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Swimsuit care — 4 easy steps to keep your bathing suit in top shape
Read More . . .I used to think that for such a little bit of fabric swimsuits were awfully expensive. Then I tried to make one. Now I’m willing to pay…
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Clotheslines
Read More . . .Hanging laundry on a clothesline isn’t a chore for me — it’s a delight! And climbing into freshly line-dried sheets at night is one of life’s simple…
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Sneakers — How to keep your kicks clean and long lasting
Read More . . .I love white sneakers. And I’ll wear them with anything, so you’d think they’d be a good investment. Trouble is, they stay white for about seven minutes.…
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Tights — How to make them last (pantyhose, too!)
Read More . . .One way to evaluate the cost of clothing is based on number of wearings it provides. In other words, if I spend $100 on a coat and…
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How to clean jewelry — Directions for cleaning and taking care of your fine and costume jewelry
Read More . . .Whether you like accessorizing every outfit with a carefully chosen array of jewelry or you stick to a basic favorite or two most days, it’s a good…
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Taking care of your clothes iron — How to keep your iron in good condition, including tips for getting that grubby soleplate clean
Read More . . .I love a new clothes iron. It’s not that I like fancy new settings (I almost always iron on the same setting, the hottest, with steam) or…
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Boots — How to keep your boots looking their best and lasting their longest
Read More . . .I’m hard on shoes. My mom often told me that growing up, and it always baffled me (still does, to be honest). Is it because my feet…
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What to do with your wedding dress — How to care for your wedding gown after the ceremony
Read More . . .Whether your dress was a once-in-a-lifetime, dream-come-true gown or a simple but lovingly handmade garment (like mine, made from a Folkwear pattern—remember those?) or anything in between,…
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Prevent pilling — How to keep sweaters, bedding, and other items from pilling
Read More . . .No matter the age of a fabric, once it starts pilling, it looks old. And not in a good way. Those little balls of fiber that party…
