Every Towel in Your Home Is Grosser Than You Think
While towels are used as part of our cleaning process, they are, in fact, extremely gross. Research shows that towels in both the bathroom and kitchen are rife with fecal…
The Smartest Ways to Keep Sand From Sticking to You at the Beach
Even people who love going to the beach have to admit that dealing with the sand that inevitably ends up in your shoes, towels, bags, hair, and eventually, home, is…
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Washing Whites
Home decor color trends come and go, but classic white linens—like bedding, towels, and tablecloths—never go out of style. Sure, being a neutral color helps, but there’s a certain comfort…
The Easiest Way to Clean Your Dishes When You’re Camping
Photo: Voyagerix (Shutterstock) When you’re heading camping, to the beach, or on vacation, you want convenience. You also want to eat off clean dishes. Packing a bottle of dish soap…
How to Clean Tree Sap From Your Clothes (and Everything Else)
Tree sap can get on your clothes, car, shoes, deck furniture, and countless other places you might not expect it. Here’s how to clean it off. Use a small amount…
9 More Ways You Should Be Using Paper Towels Around the House
Photo: TextureWorld (Shutterstock) Your sewing machine has grease and oil inside of it, which helps it function, but which can also transfer to new projects if the machine has been…
Hide Dog Treats in Your Dish Towels
Photo: Fotyma (Shutterstock) A tired dog is a good dog, and content creators the Wolfe Family have a cheap solution for energetic dogs who want a lot of attention while…
Three Ways to Clean the Grossest Part of Your Instant Pot
Photo: Claire Lower I have been working on rekindling the romance with my Instant Pot. I’ve had her for at least half a decade, and right now we’re working on…
The Easiest Way to Never Miss a Spot Sweeping
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Crumbs and dust have a nifty little talent for refusing to actually slide into your dustpan with a broom. However, there’s an easy way to collect…
How to Rescue a Waterlogged Book
Photo: ali.can0707 (Shutterstock) The other morning, it was pouring rain. I brought an umbrella with me on my morning walk, and only on the way back—several hours into the storm—did…