I spent 10 years living in New York City, during which time the idea of being able to do my own laundry felt like a luxurious pipe dream. It may seem silly to put a chore up on a pedestal like that, but to me, loading up a washing machine with laundry whenever I wanted … Read more
Why is it that getting into a freshly-made bed is one of life’s simple pleasures, but the process of removing and putting on new bed linens feels like such a laborious chore? We don’t have the answer for that, but we do have some expert-sourced tips to make the task more efficient and maybe a … Read more
For most people, mess is inevitable. At some point in time, a stain will occur: Mud will meet pants, pizza will meet shirt. There are those, though, for whom mess isn’t just an occasional inevitability — it’s practically part of the job description. Here, eight people who work in what could be considered “messy” professions, … Read more
Leaning against a drawer so it will close. Getting an arm workout trying to squeeze more hangers onto a rod. Packing one last item onto a shelf — only to have it tumble back down onto you. If you have a tiny closet, you’re likely familiar with at least one of those scenarios. And while you … Read more
Technology hasn’t advanced quite enough to bring us robot butlers who do our laundry, but it’s come close: Smart technology has totally revolutionized how we wash clothes. The days of meticulous measuring and wondering, What is this button for? are gone, and we’re glad to see them go. It’s time to introduce smart tech into … Read more
Laundry is already a multistep chore. Between separating colors, putting my delicates in a mesh bag, making sure the machine is on the right setting, moving the load to the dryer, then folding and putting everything away, I don’t want the process to go on longer than it has to. That’s why, when I see … Read more