You may think washing your clothes is a simple, straightforward process. After all, it's just a simple sorting of lights from darks... until you pull your favorite (now faded) black shirt out of the ...

Dear Heloise: I love precooked whole chickens from the grocery store as much as anyone, but I dislike the fat in them. So, I do this: When I buy one, I remove the chicken pieces from it while it’s ...

Here's a simple trick you can use to color-fasten cotton clothes. This will prevent them from fading after repeated washings.

For fresh-feeling clothes, run smaller loads on low temperatures and avoid using too much detergent. Make sure clothes are fully dry before storing, and leave breathing room in dressers and closets.