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When it’s time to get new pillowcases for your bed, don’t toss the worn-out cases into the trash. They are great “pockets” to repurpose in the closet to help with clothing organization and storage. When you’re ...Read More

If you want total assurance that the vintage blanket, T-shirt or fabric you bought is sanitary, skip washing it and put it straight into the dryer. Mist your thrift store finds with a little water, then run everything on ...Read More

Do you wash your jeans regularly? It’s no surprise that overwashing denim can cause jeans to lose their shape, color and overall lifespan, as frequent laundering weakens the fibers. According to Real Simple, you should ...Read More

Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The color of paint you choose can have a big impact on how energy-efficient your home can be. Lighter-colored homes in warmer climates have a higher light ...Read More

Here's an easy way to reuse plastic Bubble Wrap to help save energy at home: Use it in your freezer. Since Bubble Wrap has pockets of air that help insulate, wrapping items that need to stay frozen helps them stay ice-cold...Read More

Have you ever accidentally put a wool sweater into the washing machine and worried you'd shrunk it? First, don't toss it in the dryer -- that will set the fibers and make it impossible to save. Instead, soak the sweater ...Read More