<![CDATA[Renae (“renduh”)]]>https://renduh.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ftu9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e8631b1-75da-4457-a1d5-8d175eae2f07_2250x2250.pngRenae (“renduh”)https://renduh.substack.comSubstackWed, 04 Nov 2026 18:50:33 GMT<![CDATA[1-Year Finch Plus Subscription Giveaway!]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/1-year-finch-plus-subscription-giveawayhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/1-year-finch-plus-subscription-giveawayWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:42:39 GMTPlease join me THIS SATURDAY for my 5th annual live stream fundraiser for the American Heart Association! FEATURING A GIVEAWAY OF A 1-YEAR FINCH PLUS SUBSCRIPTION (shoutout to Finch!)

P.S., Do you like my sticker? :)



#finch #AmericanHeartAssociation #LiveStream #ThisWeekend

]]><![CDATA[How to Calibrate Your Oven’s Temperature]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-calibrate-your-ovens-temperaturehttps://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-calibrate-your-ovens-temperatureSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:34:01 GMTDid you know you can RECALIBRATE the temperature on many household ovens? You may want to recalibrate your oven’s temperature if it seems like whatever you’re trying to bake comes out consistently over-baked or under-baked. The method for doing so varies from model to model, so refer to your oven’s user manual for more information, but here’s how it’s done on mine!

#oven #baking #Thanksgiving #kitchen #calibrate

]]><![CDATA[How to Correctly Measure Your Oven’s Temperature]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-correctly-measure-your-ovenshttps://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-correctly-measure-your-ovensFri, 30 Oct 2026 18:54:22 GMTThis is how to check the average temperature of your oven for accuracy! How to calibrate your oven’s temperature is coming tomorrow, but it’s basically me giving a demonstration of how the calibration on MY oven works; the directions for YOUR oven can be found in your user manual IF it’s a feature on your oven!

#Oven #Temperature #Baking #Thanksgiving #Kitchen

]]><![CDATA[Why Should You Keep Your Oven Door Closed While Baking?]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/why-should-you-keep-your-oven-doorhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/why-should-you-keep-your-oven-doorThu, 29 Oct 2026 21:37:11 GMTOvens will turn the heating elements (for electric) or burners (for gas) on and off to maintain an average temperature during a regular “bake” mode. Higher-end ovens with more advanced technology (especially in modes like “convection bake”) do this as well, but have less drastic temperature fluctuations.

Additionally, as I mentioned in the video, I opened the oven door during a “high” temperature point in the bake cycle which is the only reason it ONLY dipped down to 330 and didn’t go any lower. If you’re frequently opening your oven to check on your food while it’s baking, the oven will constantly be fighting against you to maintain the average temperature it’s trying to achieve, causing inconsistent baking results.

#oven #baking #Thanksgiving #Holidays #kitchen

]]><![CDATA[My Fifth Annual Fundraiser for the American Heart Association is COMING SOON!]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/my-fifth-annual-fundraiser-for-thehttps://renduh.substack.com/p/my-fifth-annual-fundraiser-for-theWed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:03 GMTMy 5th annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association is going to be held on November 7th from 7pm to 9pm ET! For all the latest updates and information, check out the link in my bio!

#nonprofit #event #LiveStream #LiveStreamEvent #AmericanHeartAssociation

]]><![CDATA[Dishwasher vs. Dried-On Oatmeal]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/dishwasher-vs-dried-on-oatmealhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/dishwasher-vs-dried-on-oatmealTue, 27 Oct 2026 00:41:16 GMTWhen I say this is how your dishes can come out if you “do everything right” with your dishwasher, this is what I mean:


1. Make sure the water is running HOT at your kitchen sink before running your dishwasher. Most dishwashers in the U.S. and Canada are connected to the hot water line under your kitchen sink, so if the water is hot at your sink, it’s the right temperature for your dishwasher.


2. SCRAPE food off of your dishes into the compost or trash before loading them into your dishwasher, but DON’T RINSE completely! Leaving drips and crumbs on your dishes can actually help improve your dishwasher’s cleaning performance.


3. Keep your dishwasher CLEAN. Run a citric acid-based dishwasher cleaning product (like Affresh, Lemi Shine, Glisten, etc.) through your dishwasher once a month and clean your dishwasher’s filter once a month (or as needed) according to the directions in your dishwasher’s manual.


4. LOAD your dishwasher correctly. The correct way to load your dishwasher will vary based on the design, and most dishwasher manufacturers include diagrams showing how to load your specific model of dishwasher correctly. The basic idea is to make sure the dirty part of the dishes faces the water spray, and to avoid blocking the spray arms from moving or the detergent dispenser from opening.


5. Use a GOOD QUALITY dishwasher detergent. The cheap stuff costs less money, but that comes at the expense of cleaning performance. The best cleaning performance comes from detergents that include BOTH bleaching agents AND enzymes, so make sure you check the ingredients!



#dishwasher #cleaning #dishes #kitchen #ApplianceRepair

]]><![CDATA[How I Built My Discord Server in 1 Week]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/how-i-built-my-discord-server-inhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/how-i-built-my-discord-server-inFri, 23 Oct 2026 19:51:14 GMTThe origin story of my Discord server! There’s a lot more that went into it than just what’s described in this video, but this is the short-form version. TO JOIN MY DISCORD SERVER, check out renduh dot com for more information! :)

#discord #DiscordServer #community #CommunityBuilding #StoryTime

]]><![CDATA[Mail Time: A Package from Finch! (NOT Sponsored)]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/mail-time-a-package-from-finch-nothttps://renduh.substack.com/p/mail-time-a-package-from-finch-notThu, 22 Oct 2026 21:27:20 GMTUnboxing a package from Finch -- and NO, THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED!

I shared a sponsored version of it to TT and IG, but they don't sponsor the videos I post elsewhere. I just wanted to share this (regardless of whether I'm being paid to share it) because it's a fun unboxing and because I talk about how much I love Finch whether they're paying me or not. 😂



#finch #unboxing #MailTime #MentalHealth #SelfCare #stuffie #plushie #StuffedAnimal

]]><![CDATA[How to Correctly Load a Blanket in an Impeller or Front Load Washer]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-correctly-load-a-blanket-inhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-correctly-load-a-blanket-inThu, 22 Oct 2026 02:04:52 GMTThank you so much again to Kristy for sending me this impeller washer manual that includes an actual DIAGRAM of how to load blankets so they wash CORRECTLY!!

#WashingMachine #cleaning #Impeller #ImpellerWashingMachine #laundry

]]><![CDATA[How to Steam Clean an Oven]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-steam-clean-an-ovenhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/how-to-steam-clean-an-ovenSat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:27 GMTHow to steam clean an oven! Yes, you can do this on any type of oven, because ovens are designed to be able to bake things that steam. The lower heat is also much safer for both the oven and for the user! For more information on why the high heat “self clean” type is bad, check out the video I posted about it yesterday. :)

#SelfClean #Oven #cleaning #baking #SteamClean

]]><![CDATA[Dishwasher Door Not Staying Closed]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/dishwasher-door-not-staying-closedhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/dishwasher-door-not-staying-closedSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:58:40 GMT(#stitch with raneyskates on TikTok) Hopefully this helps! And if you need to find the installation instructions and/or user manual for your dishwasher, you can find most of them on the manufacturer's site for free; you just need the model number (which is on a sticker on the inside of the dishwasher).

#dishwasher #ApplianceRepair #door #latch

]]><![CDATA[Appliance Repair Tech Tip: DON’T Use Self Clean on Your Oven!]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/appliance-repair-tech-tip-dont-usehttps://renduh.substack.com/p/appliance-repair-tech-tip-dont-useFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:57:51 GMTCALLING ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR TECHS, FIRE FIGHTERS, EMTS, PARAMEDICS, PROPERTY INSURANCE ADJUSTERS, ETC. AND THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN SELF CLEAN GO WRONG FIRSTHAND -- drop your oven self clean horror stories in the comments! Every year, I make a video talking about the dangers of self clean, and every year, I get skeptical people in the comments who don’t believe me. Please share your stories so the skeptics have more than just my word to go on!

#SelfClean #FireHazard #FirePrevention #Oven #baking

]]><![CDATA[Save the Date! My Fundraiser for the American Heart Association is Next Month!]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/save-the-date-my-fundraiser-for-thehttps://renduh.substack.com/p/save-the-date-my-fundraiser-for-theThu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:01 GMTIt’s time again for my annual live stream fundraiser for the American Heart Association! More information TBA, but save the date and RSVP now so you don’t forget! :)

#AmericanHeartAssociation #fundraiser #HeartHealth #nonprofit

]]><![CDATA[DON’T RINSE YOUR DISHES!]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/dont-rinse-your-disheshttps://renduh.substack.com/p/dont-rinse-your-dishesThu, 15 Oct 2026 01:30:46 GMTThese are just a few of the common skepticisms that come to mind when I tell people they shouldn’t rinse their dishes before running them through the dishwasher.

The reasons why dishwasher and dishwasher detergent manufacturers ALL say NOT to rinse is for a couple of important reasons:

1. Unless your dishwasher is over 20 years old or is a very basic, “budget” model, it probably has a turbidity sensor. A turbidity sensor measures how much debris is in the water and adjusts the cycle accordingly. Rinsing your dishes can “confuse” your turbidity sensor. For example, if you have a dishwasher full of rinsed-off dishes but add one casserole dish that has a bunch of baked-on food that needs longer to be cleaned, the turbidity sensor reading may not be accurate and the dishwasher won’t run for long enough to clean off all of that baked-on food.

2. Because dishwasher detergent ingredients are designed to break down food particles, they will work as designed whether or not there’s food for them to work on. This means if there’s too much detergent and not enough food, the detergent can begin eating away at other things, like glassware. If you frequently run loads of only pre-rinsed dishes through your dishwasher, glassware can become permanently “etched” over time.

#dishwasher #cleaning #ApplianceRepair #kitchen #dishes

]]><![CDATA[5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Appliances Work Better & Last Longer]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/5-things-you-can-do-to-make-yourhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/5-things-you-can-do-to-make-yourTue, 13 Oct 2026 21:43:48 GMT1. Clean them.

Lots of people don’t realize they need to clean the cleaning appliances so that they’ll clean better, but it’s the truth. If you struggle to get your dishes to come out clean from your dishwasher or your laundry to come out clean from your washing machine and you’ve never cleaned it before, that’s probably why.


2. Use them the way they’re designed to be used.

Most appliance manuals can be found online for free by entering in the model number listed on a sticker applied directly to the appliance itself. If you’ve never read–or even skimmed–the manual for your appliances, there’s a really good chance you’re doing something that could be shortening the life of it. Taking a few minutes to flip through your appliance’s manual to make sure you’re using it the way it’s designed to be used can save you a lot of time, money, and sanity.


3. Check to make sure your appliances are installed correctly.

It doesn’t matter how correctly you’re using your appliance–if it’s installed incorrectly, it’s not being used as designed, which can lead to a malfunction in the appliance. For example, if the drain hose in a washing machine is installed too far down into the plumbing, it can cause the washing machine to siphon dirty water back into the machine. This installation error can cause bad smells in the washing machine that won’t go away, no matter how much and how often you clean it, because you’re treating the symptom of the issue and not the cause. Until the incorrect installation is resolved, the problem will persist.

And don’t blindly trust appliance installers–they’re human and make mistakes just like everyone else!


4. Have them repaired when they need to be repaired.

The longer you continue using an appliance when it has an issue, the more expensive the repair can be. For example, if your dryer is squeaking, it’s likely caused by one of several different parts, most of which involve bearings. The longer you let that issue continue, it can begin to affect the other parts as well, because these parts are all connected. If one part isn’t performing correctly, allowing it to continue running with a faulty part puts more stress on the other parts and wears them out sooner.


5. Pay attention to your appliances!

People often take for granted the machines that we rely on every day. In a world where some washing machines have wi-fi and some refrigerators have cameras and microphones inside of them, we often forget that these machines that do so much for us also rely on us to continue reliably functioning. If you pay attention to how your appliances are working and how to use and care for them correctly, you’ll be much happier with the way they perform!


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]]><![CDATA[5 Tips to Make Your Appliances Work Better and Last Longer]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/5-tips-to-make-your-appliances-workhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/5-tips-to-make-your-appliances-workTue, 13 Oct 2026 18:35:03 GMTIf you think these tips should be “common sense,” all that means is you were lucky enough to have the privilege of someone teaching it to you at some point in your life. Appliance use and care isn’t formally taught in most countries, and not everyone is mechanically inclined enough to “just figure it out”. That’s where my content comes in!

When I was working as an appliance repair tech, I saw firsthand just how many people don’t know how to use and care for their appliances correctly. In my opinion, this is a failing of our society as a whole. Knowledge of how to use and care for appliances is commonly ONLY passed down from parent to child (and often is only passed down from mother to daughter in households that believe that only women should do housework), so it only takes one family to neglect this knowledge for the generations after them to struggle unless they seek this information out on their own.

And just a friendly reminder--”common sense” is a MYTH perpetuated by those who take pride in feeling superior to others. It is an inherently biased concept that does not represent everyone and does more harm than good.

#ApplianceRepair #Laundry #Kitchen #WashingMachine #Dishwasher

]]><![CDATA[A Funny ADHD Story...]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/a-funny-adhd-storyhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/a-funny-adhd-storyThu, 08 Oct 2026 01:11:41 GMTI am not a mental health expert or professional; I’m just sharing my own personal experiences living with ADHD. While, yes, doing this every once in a while doesn’t mean you absolutely have ADHD, this story is just one of many examples of how executive dysfunction, time blindness, working memory deficits, etc. affect my day-to-day life.

#ADHD #MentalHealth #TimeBlindness #ExecutiveDysfunction #WorkingMemory

]]><![CDATA[Therapy Chats: October 6]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/therapy-chats-october-6https://renduh.substack.com/p/therapy-chats-october-6Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:12:38 GMTI am not a medical or mental health professional, and nothing I say in this video should be taken as medical or mental health advice. I am sharing my experiences with therapy as it relates to my own mental health to bring awareness of what therapy is truly like in addition to bringing awareness of what it can be like for those (like myself) who experience chronic mental health struggles.

My hope is that, by sharing my experiences, I will be able to reach those who may not be aware of what they need to help them improve their mental health, and that this content will give them a place to start.

***If you would like to share your own story in the comments, please just try to be conscious of not trauma dumping or talking about topics that may be triggering to others (give a brief content warning at the beginning of your comment if necessary, at the very least).***

#Therapy #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #ADHD #Anxiety

]]><![CDATA[I Found WHAT in an Old Appliance Manual!?]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/i-found-what-in-an-old-appliancehttps://renduh.substack.com/p/i-found-what-in-an-old-applianceTue, 06 Oct 2026 01:42:25 GMTThey seem old (and so does the manual), which is why I’m assuming it was only not done on purpose, but that they probably belonged to someone’s parents or grandparents. I’m totally fine respecting their privacy and not looking any further into it, but it sure was an unexpected surprise that gave me a good laugh! lol

#OMG #ApplianceRepair #StoryTime #RTFM #funny

]]><![CDATA[Why is There Fabric Softener Leftover in the Dispenser?]]>https://renduh.substack.com/p/why-is-there-fabric-softener-leftoverhttps://renduh.substack.com/p/why-is-there-fabric-softener-leftoverSat, 03 Oct 2026 01:37:22 GMTWhen I was working as a tech, I ALWAYS educated my customers about what caused the issue they were experiencing so that they didn’t make the same mistake. I received MANY customer compliments and had customers requesting me when they called the company I worked for to book a service call.

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It’s NORMAL to find a little bit of water in your dispenser drawer compartment(s) at the end of a cycle. This is why it’s important to remove and dry out the detergent dispenser when you’re done using your washing machine for the day, otherwise mold can develop. It’s NOT normal to find detergent, fabric softener, etc. in the dispenser compartments at the end of a cycle. This usually indicates either a blockage in the dispenser (which needs to be cleaned), or an issue with the dispenser filling correctly (which needs to be serviced by an appliance repair tech).

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My apologies to the commenter who asked the original question (that this comment was a reply to) for not responding until 3 years later, but I genuinely didn’t see it until now. The video the comment was left on was posted in 2021, their comment was left in 2023, and the bad tech’s reply to their comment was left earlier this week. I don’t always check comments on older videos because I already have so many to sort through as it is, and it may have been left at a time that a more current video of mine was getting a large influx of comments, so my notifications were flooded and it got missed. Basically what I’m trying to say is that I wasn’t ignoring it; I just literally didn’t see it until now, and that’s probably why.

#ApplianceRepair #WashingMachine #Laundry #FabricSoftener #Cleaning

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