There are plenty of reasons to want to take good care of your clothes. Clothing that’s well cared-for looks better and lasts longer, which means you spend less money on new clothes. It also reduces your carbon footprint and allows you to hang on to those pieces you really love. What’s the best way to…
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How to Preserve Your Laundry
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How to Store Your Clothes
How much thought do you put into the way you store your clothes? For everyday storage, it’s pretty straightforward. Use good quality hangers and fold heavy sweaters to keep them from losing their shape. But what about when you need to store your clothing long-term? Even if it’s just packing away seasonal clothing, it’s important…
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How to Care for Linen
Durable, beautiful, comfortable, and timeless, linen is the perfect fabric for summer. Not only is it breathable and cool, but it’s resistant to bacteria and gets softer with age. From bedding to clothing to a beautiful linen tablecloth, if you know how to care for it you can keep your favorite summer things in good…
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Tips to Help You Save Money (And How We Can Help)
If there’s one thing just about everyone wants to do, it’s save money. It’s easier said than done, though, isn’t it? Search online for ways to save money and you’re likely to end up with a search page full of hacks you probably don’t want, like making broken coat hangers into chip clips and cutting…
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Interior Design on a Budget
When you’re decorating your home, it can be frustrating to have a tight decorating budget. Looking at interior design styles, you may daydream about hiring a designer and buying all the high-end pieces that will make your space exactly the way you want it. Fortunately, interior design doesn’t have to be expensive. Just follow a…
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The Best Ways to Remove Pet Hair Around the House
Pets add so much to our lives. The love they give is immeasurable, their devotion is unending, and the pet hair, well, it’s pretty much everywhere. It’s on your clothes, your furniture, your floor, and maybe even in your car! How can you efficiently remove pet hair from around your house without removing your beloved…