Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

If we could, we would prefer to spend the entire winter wrapped in cashmere sweaters, sweatsuits, beanies, socks and even cashmere bras (thanks for the inspo, Katie Holmes). But no matter how much (or ...

The study compared using a dishwasher vs. hand washing for four loads of dishes per week over 10 years. Using a dishwasher ...

These days, your sneakers aren't expected to just get you from point A to B—they're now supposed to do all of that work and feel like an intentional part of your outfit. It’s a lot. Unsurprisingly, ...

Known for its delicacy, silk is a natural fiber that requires special handling. Here, experts break down exactly how to wash silk without damaging the lustrous fabric. Even if you know how to do ...