Just when you thought cutting your finger couldn’t get worse, you spy that red spot on your new blouse. Bummer. Even though blood stains can be tough to get out, these quick moves courtesy of Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, can prevent long-term damage. Removing Blood from Clothes If the …

Whether you use liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets, these products soften fibers to help reduce wrinkles, diminish static cling and add a bit of fragrance to your laundry. But using them on certain materials can actually have a negative effect on fibers. Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, says to …

DRIED CITRUS FRUITS AND SPICES (POTPOURRI) Dry some orange slices, along with cloves and a cinnamon stick. Put the mixture in a small jar and place it in the living room. You can also stuff the potpourri in bags to store in closets. BEESWAX Melt some blocks of wax and pour it the liquid into …

Here in the good old U.S. of A., storing your eggs in the fridge is about as American as apple pie and baseball. (By the way, have you ever wondered why Americans refrigerate eggs and Europeans don’t?) But depending on where you place them in the fridge, you could be harming your health, a storage expert …

THE BENEFITS OF BURNING A BAY LEAF In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans discovered the therapeutic potential of the bay laurel plant. Despite its medicinal properties, today it’s mostly used as an aromatic seasoning in the kitchen, but for centuries before this herb has served a very different purpose. 1. RELIEVE ANXIETY The main …