The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and cozy season has officially arrived! October is the time of year when many of us start pulling our heavier comforters, blankets, quilts, and throws out of closets and storage bins. But before you put them back on your bed or curl up with them on the couch, there’s one important step you shouldn’t skip: give them a good cleaning. What’s Hiding in Your Stored Bedding? Even when comforters and blankets are stored away, they can collect...

Make a visit to the laundromat easier by sorting laundry before going to the laundromat.

August has a way of sneaking up fast. One minute it is summer towels and swimsuits, and the next it is uniforms, practice clothes, backpacks, and the nightly hunt for clean socks. A little laundry prep now can make the first week of school feel much calmer. Start with a clothing check Before the first day, pull out school clothes and check what still fits. Look for stains, missing buttons, worn knees, and stretched-out collars. This is also a good time to sort out what can be donated,...