Each time you get a new one, use a permanent marker to write down the month and year on the back. Worn out rubber hoses in your washer can burst, spilling hundreds and even thousands of gallons of water on the ground. If your rubber hoses are more than just some years old, swap them out for steel-belted hoses. And over time, lint can build up in your dryer vent and spark a fireplace. Luckily, a fast trip to the ironmongery store can cut back your danger of these common causes of fire and water damage. But the entire crew …