Emily had always trusted her washing machine to keep her family’s clothes fresh and clean. But lately, things didn’t seem quite right. The clothes came out smelling a little musty, and she noticed a grimy residue inside the washer. Confused, she thought, “How could the machine that cleans my clothes need cleaning itself?” After some...

The morning fog lifts off the cobblestone streets of Nantucket, revealing the island’s timeless beauty. Martha and John, a couple in their mid-50s, stand outside a cedar-shingled cottage overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. They had dreamed of owning a home here for years, captivated by Nantucket’s quaint charm, rich history, and pristine beaches. As they step...