If you know you’ll be spending warmer days lounging on the lawn, keep a spot remover pen in tow. Dab your stain as soon as you notice it. Then, toss your clothes in the washing machine on a cold wash cycle after you walk in the door. Is laundry day the first time you are notic...
Just like clothes, not all backpacks are created equal. Before seeking guidance on how to wash a backpack in the washing machine, first check if you can. Luckily, most backpacks are made of nylon, canvas and polyester—all materials that can withstand a gentle cycle. Be mindful of the trim...
More Likely: Your shoes—or the act of moving furniture around—have taken their toll on your flooring and left some scuffs, scratches or gouge marks in the wood. The Fix: If it's a tiny scratch that only you notice, you can use stain markers for a quick and easy fix. If the mark...
My Dad is getting more forgetful. True, he has just made his 95thbirthday but like that stain that slowly spreads into “a gigantic ace of hearts” at the murderous climax of Hardy’sTess of the D’Urbervilles,there is a growing realisation among family members that this is a bit more th...