Photo: Stephanie Frey (Shutterstock)There is one universal truth we can all agree upon when it comes to blankets: You have too many of them in your home. You have more blankets than you could...
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The Best Way to Clean Velvet
Photo: Ume illustration (Shutterstock)Whether you find velvet tacky or classic, you’ve probably noticed that the plush material has enjoyed a period of popularity over the past few years, adding softness to furniture and fabrics....
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When (and How) to Disinfect Your Carpet
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock)We’ve talked a lot about the difference between regular old cleaning and more heavy-duty disinfecting and why it’s important to disinfect a variety of things you’re probably not disinfecting. And one...
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How to Get Wrinkles Out of Your Clothes Without an Iron or Dryer
Photo: HK.Studio (Shutterstock)For the most part, it’s entirely possible live without an iron and still manage to avoid walking around looking like a mess. But every so often, a shirt, pair of pants, or...
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Don’t Let Rain Water Ruin Your Garage
Photo: TinoFotografie (Shutterstock)If you’ve noticed a lot of moisture—or worse, a puddle—in your garage, you might understandably be worried. But some causes can be fixed easily, and without major renovations…the trick is finding the...
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All the Ways You Can Clean With a Squeegee (but Aren’t)
Photo: Davizro Photography (Shutterstock)Squeegees are so much cooler than we give them credit for. If you don’t have a little one for cleaning your mirrors and windows, go get one now. Once you’ve got...
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Here’s the Math on Whether You Can Save Money Heating Your Home With a Fireplace
Photo: Rasulov (Shutterstock)The first apartment I lived in with my future wife was an old railroad-style place that was heated by an ancient “gas on gas” stove in the kitchen. In the winter months,...
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The Easiest Ways to Dry Your Laundry Faster
Photo: Darryl Brooks (Shutterstock)You have better things to do than wait for your laundry to dry (like folding your laundry and remaking the bed and getting on with your day). You are not fated...
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Don’t Make Your Bed First Thing in the Morning
Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock)Lazy people, rejoice: There’s a compelling reason not to make your bed first thing in the morning. Yes, you should still make it like a proper grown-up—but consider this your leeway to...
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The Two Easiest Ways to Get a Duvet Cover On
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock)Making the bed is among my least favorite chores. First, there’s the all-out war with the fitted sheet. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, there’s a second battle with the duvet cover....
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