How To Set Up a Laundry Room

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a newlywed asks for help! My newlywed daughter just got her first washer and dryer and asked me for ideas about setting up a laundry room.  I’ve been giving it some thought and the answer isn’t as easy as you might think.  Laundry rooms come in all shapes, sizes and locations.  Some are in closets with no extra room; some are at the back of a garage; some are in the basement without any … [Read more...]

Get em’ Cleaner, Get em’ Whiter

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Here's a novel idea:  What if you only bought white towels and sheets?  “Why?” you ask. I'd love to share! Technically speaking, you can use bleach on colors if you do it right, BUT hard water, detergent and that bit of bleach can cause colors to fade fast.  Within a few months of buying new towels and/or sheets, they look . . . um . . . well . . . loved. If, however, you only purchase … [Read more...]

Teachin ‘bout Bleachin’

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Okay, bleach is a sensitive subject.  A lot of people hear the word bleach and run screaming the other direction.  It's not, however as scary as some people think. Bleach is powerful, and with great power comes great responsibility . . . but all you need is a little Clorox education! Laundry - Did you know that you can use a little bleach in your COLORED laundry to kick germs and bacteria? … [Read more...]