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11 Laundry Room Flooring Options
Durability trumps appearance in laundry room flooring, but there's no reason you can't have a durable floor that also looks great.
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How To Make Your Laundry More Sustainable
Laundry product consumers beware! From toxic detergents to polluting microplastics, learn how to spot imposters and make your laundry routine...
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How To Get Laundry Detergent Stains Out of Clothes
It's easy if you act fast and follow these expert tips.
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8 Eye-Catching Laundry Room Colors To Look Out For
Looking to lighten the mood in your laundry room? These refreshing colors make the wash-and-dry chore a little more pleasant.
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How To Use Bleach in Laundry the Right Way
Get your clothes spotless and bright with these expert tips.
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10 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
Some items can shrink in the washer, while others can be totally destroyed or even break your machine!
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Everything You Need To Know About Laundry Room Plumbing Codes
If you're building a new laundry room or renovating an existing one, you'll need to adhere to building codes that...
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How to Remove Dryer Burn Marks from Clothes
Scorch marks from the dryer on your favorite piece of clothing? In many cases, you can still salvage it. Here's...
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Did You Know the Tune Your Washing Machine Plays Is a Real Song?
Next time you do your laundry, you can thank a classical composer for this catchy melody.
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Organize a Laundry Room With These 6 Ideas
Increase laundry room efficiency with these simple storage and organization projects, like installing a laundry folding table.
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How to Avoid a Flooded Laundry Room Upstairs
Prevent flooded laundry room damage from washing machine overflows and supply hose leaks with...
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We Tried the Songmics Clothes-Drying Rack, and It Fits More Than One Load at a Time
The adjustable Songmics clothes-drying rack can handle heavy laundry loads, but it folds up flat.
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7 Most Reliable Washing Machine Brands for Every Home Type
Need a little help picking the best washing machine? Family Handyman has you (and your toughest stains) covered.
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The Blueland Cleaning Kit Review: Made My House Sparkle and Reduces Plastic Waste
You mean we can reduce our plastic consumption while still having a clean house? We're so in.
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Our Favorite Towel Warmer Is More Than 20% Off on Amazon for Mother’s Day
Save more than $40 on the cult-favorite Zadro towel warmer, and give the gift of spa-like warmth this...
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Best Portable & Compact Washer and Dryer Combo for Apartments
Buying a washer dryer for an apartment is a game-changer. Say goodbye to schlepping to the laundromat and paying for...
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Laundry Detergent Sheets to Make Everything Smell Fresh
The days of excessive plastic packaging are coming to an end with the help of these companies and eco-friendly laundry...
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Watch This Woman Create the Perfect Hidden Laundry Room
These hidden laundry room ideas are so smart. Here's how one TikToker concealed a tiny laundry room with a few...
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What Is Laundry Bluing?
Discover how you can use laundry bluing to whiten your clothes or darken your jeans.
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How to Wash a Down Comforter
Some of your bedding needs some special TLC! Skip the most common mistakes with these tips on how to wash...
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What To Know About Heat Pump Clothes Dryers
Heat pump dryers are recent crossovers from the European to the North American market. They're energy-efficient, compact and ventless.
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What New York’s Laundry Detergent Ban Means for Some Popular Brands
Many commercially available detergents were found to contain a probable human carcinogen.
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What Is Green Cleaning?
Some chemicals in our cleaning products contribute to health problems and harm nature. Here's what to know about the benefits...
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Are You Doing the Laundry Too Often?
The average family does 300 loads of laundry per year. How much time are you spending on this task? It's...
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Here’s How Often You Should Wash Your Towels
How bad is it to use a towel over and over? Here's how often you should wash towels, where to...
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Everything You Need to Know About The Laundress Product Recall
Here's what you need to know about the luxe cleaning company's recall, and how to get your reimbursement.
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How Much Laundry Detergent Should You Really Be Using?
How much detergent do you use? It's probably too much. We talked with a laundry pro about this and other...
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Tips To Get Rid of Mold in Your Washing Machine
Washing machines take a lot of abuse — hard water, harsh chemicals, soccer uniforms. Keep these indispensable appliances mold-free with...