Most appliances are in our homes for convenience rather than absolute need. Most things can be done by hand, but there isn’t enough time in a day to do all the things and work full-time.
If you have been thinking about getting rid of your old, tired bookcases, tables, appliances, or dressers, the "free" section of Twin Falls' Craigslist has a lot of good stuff up for grabs presently.
Basically everything we buy is considered "consumable" now. That means at some point, usually in the near future, it will have to be replaced. Gone are the days of buying an appliance that will last you the rest of your life. Tech bloggers Unplggd.com have uncovered a list that shows how long your appliance's life span really is.