Home Matters
Save for a glass of wine, nothing beckons like a bed of crisp white linens at day’s end. But the invitation falters when your sheets have seen better, brighter days. Sweat, body oils and skin care products can stick to the threads of linens, lending a yellow hue as they accumulate over time. We show…
Out, Damned Spot has long provided general tips to keep your fashions looking amazing, but now, twice a month, I’ll also be answering questions about the very specific problems your new (or old!) purchases may present. Do you have questions for me? Ask away! Serious question: How do you keep white sheets white? I have…
Non-toxic, inexpensive and eco-friendly: This is the sensible, healthy and easy way to clean your home. Most store-bought cleaners contain chemicals that can cause not just eye and skin irritations but even cancer, asthma and birth defects. They can be accidentally ingested by children and pets. According to the EPA, household cleaners can contain an…
It’s tempting to disregard the steep price tag and hire a professional contractor for home improvement repairs rather than doing them yourself. Home repairs can seem complex and intimidating to the uninitiated, and fear that your own attempts at fixing that leaky faucet or drafty window will cause further damage may further discourage you from…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.