General Clothes Care

How to Clean White Leather Shoes at Home

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Whenever the white leather on your tennis shoes starts to look dirty and dingy try this to keep them looking clean and new... more »

How to Decipher Universal Care Labels

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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They may seem like hieroglyphics, but those little symbols on the care label of your favorite shirt hold the secret to its care. With garment manufacture hitting the corners of the globe, many countries have decided to switch to a symbol system ... more »

How to Dry Delicate Clothing

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You can't just toss everything willy-nilly into the clothes dryer. Delicates require special attention. Here's how to take care of your finer garments... more »

How to Dye Fabric With Coffee

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Changing its color is the fastest way to make an old piece of clothing new again. Items that were once favorites but that have become old and tired over time find new life and new importance in your wardrobe with a simple shift in color. You can ... more »

How to Fix a Sweater That Has Stretched

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If the arms of your sweater are long enough for a monkey, or maybe the whole thing is a size too large, you might be able to get it back down to size. The following techniques work best with wool sweaters... more »

How to Fold a Shirt

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Once you learn the art of shirt folding, you will find that you can use the technique when you pack clothes for a suitcase, or for creating an organized and complete look for your dresser drawers... more »

How to Fold Pants

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To store pants neatly in drawers - without all the wrinkles - line up the seams and stack pants neatly... more »

How to Iron a Skirt

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Ironing is a simple task that you can master in a single afternoon. Follow these steps to iron a skirt... more »

How to Lace Your Shoes Fancy-The Ladder

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Fancy laces, interesting looks, and a whole lot of fun are in. You can achieve this in many ways, but one such way is by lacing your shoes in an interesting manner. There are several options that can achieve a great look. The Ladder is one such ... more »

How to Patch Jeans

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If ripped or hole-ridden denim just isn't your style, use one or more of the following steps to easily mend the damaged area... more »

How to Prevent Moth Holes in Clothing

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It can be really upsetting when opening a box of stored clothing and finding nothing but moth holes on every item. There are several precautions you can take to keep moths from getting to your clothing and other household fabrics... more »

How to Remove Dark Scuffs From Shoes

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Light scuffs on leather shoes can usually be handled with a coat of shoe polish. But dark scuffs, especially on lighter-colored shoes, call for refinishing. With a few supplies from the shoe repair shop, you can do it yourself... more »

How to Remove Tree Resin From Clothing

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It shows how to remove resin.... more »

How to Shrink a Baseball Cap

By joshcrank

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Fitted baseball caps can offer the most comfortable fit and the best overall look; but what if you’re between sizes? If you can’t find the size you need or otherwise want to shrink a larger cap to fit your head, follow these steps... more »

How to Store Your Wedding Dress and Other Textiles

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Embalming your wedding dress, your great-grandmother's handmade quilt, or a valuable old tapestry in one of those cardboard boxes with a cellophane window could be a costly mistake. No fabric should remain folded in a sealed box for years, and ... more »

How to Tie A Shoelace That Won't Come Undone

By Xenos

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I know this sounds like a pretty simple task. You're thinking, yeah just double knot it. Well that would be one way, but if you have waxy shoe laces, like on golf shoes it just eventually slips out. I'm going show you a way that will work for all ... more »

How to Wash Your Clothing if you Live in Haiti

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Washing your clothing in Haiti is a more involved process than in the USA but is necessary to know if you are planning to go over there to help out with the famine. The act of washing clothes is a great female bonding time for communication and ... more »

How to Clean Canvas Sneakers

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Canvas sneakers are among the most comfortable and casual types of foot wear. But because of their everyday usage, they are subjected to a lot more wear and tear. Canvas sneakers are designed for an easy clean up and with the proper care, come ... more »

How to Fix a Snagged Sweater

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I hate it when my sweaters get snagged. Here is a quick way to fix this:.. more »

How to Fold a T-Shirt

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Have you seen people throwing a T-shirt on a chair or bed to the side after returning home? Keep a neat home and fold the T-shirt instead. Read on to learn how to fold a T-shirt... more »

How to Iron Clothes

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Clothes come today with the tags that say "wash and wear." Still, there are some fabrics that just seem to wrinkle no matter that you dried them in the dryer and used a dryer sheet. Using an iron to press your clothes may seem old-fashioned, but ... more »

How to Re-Gift Your Unwanted Christmas Presents

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Did you receive an ugly Christmas sweater from your Aunt Josephine? Or did you get an ugly pair of socks from your Grandma Pearl? If you're one of the lucky ones this Holiday season you got one or both! Here's some ideas of how to re-gift these ... more »

How to Remove Make-up Stains From Clothing

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Sometimes make-up gets on our clothing and will not come out in the regular wash cycle. Because of the composition of cosmetics, it can easily be a permanent stain if not treated appropriately. Removing the stains is not difficult if they are ... more »

How to Remove Sap From Fabric

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Remove sap stains quickly and easily by following these steps... more »

How to Stretch Boots

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When you buy a new pair of boots, you may find that they need stretching out. The width or the length may be too small to properly fit your feet. There are several methods that you can use to stretch out a pair of boots... more »

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