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  • Funny smells in the laundry room?

    If you forget to put wet laundry into the dryer, you may experience that nasty mildew smell on clothes or sheets. Here’s an old, but effective trick: add two cups white vinegar and rewash. …Read the story →
  • Wrinkles in your freshly ironed laundry?

    Need to touch up the clothes you just ironed last week? Sometimes mixing things up in the laundry room only undoes all your careful work. Keep clothes of the same type together—pants will lie …Read the story →
  • Shirtdress snags

    Shirtdresses are more prone to snag or stretch out after just a few wears.  As you move, sit and bend throughout the day the dress takes all of the tension, and can show snags …Read the story →
  • Big game blues

    Did someone spill big game snacks on your favorite game gear? Have no fear, even if your team didn’t win we can save the day, whether it’s mustard, alcohol or cheese – but we …Read the story →
  • Ring around the…

    Collar and cuffs gets worse over time. Unfortunately, these high friction points are hard to protect. Over time soil, sweat and abrasion causes the fabric to break down, making it more susceptible to discoloration …Read the story →
  • Singleton socks?

    Here’s an easy way to keep mates together. Take a lesson from pro laundries and wash napkins or socks in mesh bags. Fill the bag half way and secure with a pin or zip, …Read the story →
  • Confused by care instructions?

    Are you finding more and more items that say “hand wash, dry flat, cool iron only” and are not sure if you can care for them properly? The manufacturer is only required to put …Read the story →
  • Collars and cuffs.

    Time to take your business wear out of the closet for a bright-light inspection for signs of wear on collars, cuffs and pockets. Take a good look at the elbows, too.  Shirts, sweaters and …Read the story →
  • Closet management 101.

    Keep all your clothes and shoes in the same general area, organized by function. Divide messy drawers with custom-fit partitions made of foamcore board. Add some structure, and capacity, by adding a rod at …Read the story →
  • The pleasures of silk.

    Long-treasured for its luxurious feel and brilliant colors, silk is still made from the cocoons of silk worms. Natural animal fibers can be tricky to clean, and silk’s reputation for fussiness is well earned. …Read the story →
  • A good night’s rest.

    If you’ve been lucky enough to sleep in a luxury hotel, you know how wonderful it feels to slide between crisp, clean sheets, lie your head on a fresh pillow and slumber like royalty. …Read the story →
  • Stowing away winter leathers.

    Anything made of leather needs maintenance, especially if it’s been exposed to winter weather conditions. Shoes and boots should be wiped with a damp cloth, especially if salt-stained. Inspect jackets and coats for damage, …Read the story →

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