(NC) Between picking the kids up from school, making meals and taking them to extracurricular activities, the last thing you want to devote your free time to is household chores. Fortunately, there are plenty of appliance options that will give you back that quality family time.

Here are a few helpful insights from The Home Depot about some of the unique features that are sure to make chore time easier.

Dishwashers. Whether you are looking for a quick clean or additional space, you can guarantee that there are options to suit your needs. If you want to save on wash time, consider selecting a dishwasher that has a one-hour cycle feature. This will provide a great clean in less time.

If you want to decrease the amount of cycles you have to do, check out ones that include a third rack. The third rack tends to go at the very top of the dishwasher and can hold all your utensils to increase the space for plates and pans on the bottom. This way, you can increase the size of your loads and decrease the time (and cost) spent on numerous cycles.

Laundry. Families go through many loads of laundry every week. Separating colours, towels and blankets can really take time. When purchasing a new laundry set, consider looking for options that have a speed rinse feature or dual-wash capabilities. These features require less time and leave your clothes looking brand new. A unit like the innovative LG TwinWash Bundle with the SideKick will cut your laundry time in half. All about efficiency, the unit lets you wash two loads at once using the front-loading washer up top and the pedestal below.