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Welcome to the Lemon Age where nothing lasts forever – or even a year
A month ago our refrigerator had to be replaced after 18 months of constant leaks. Last week the dishwasher, barely a year old, was hauled back to its manufacturer after a leak caused kitchen benches to swell and warp.