We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

Are you still sorting only by lights and darks? Not reading clothing labels? These mistakes, and more, could be causing the ...

Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective at removing dirt, oil, and sweat. So, if it’s safe for the material, aim ...

A newly proposed guidance document from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) would impact how Virginia’s leading wildlife conservation agency advises the state on the best practices to ...

Plus dishwashing advice from M.F.K. Fisher, Craig Claiborne, Julie Sahni, Paula Wolfert, Diana Kennedy, Paul Prudhomme, and other food icons.

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You know that feeling when Saturday morning rolls around and instead of relaxing, you're staring at a mental list of house ...

Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

Nervous to wash your heated blanket? Follow this guide to ensure you're washing it the right way, either by hand or in a ...

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Steam is a popular computer gaming platform, and now, it has rocked the industry with the announcement of its TV-compatible console, the Steam Machine. It promises enough power to play an internal ...

After traveling for three months straight, I felt exhausted and had a panic attack. I knew something needed to change, so I spent an entire trip to Maui simply relaxing. The vacation was ...