(My mother would take large duvets and comforters to the laundromat several times a year, even though we had a washing machine and dryer at home.) Your laundry appliances do a lot for you ...

While there’s nothing wrong with letting your hair air-dry to its natural texture, if you’re looking to achieve a salon-quality blowout at home, you’re going to need a hair dryer (and a good ...

They're toted by some as a replacement for dryer sheets—but what exactly do they do, and how many are you supposed to use? "Wool dryer balls are the perfect tool to help reduce static on ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a ...

Expert tip: To minimize wrinkles, our tester suggests removing these immediately from the dryer and putting them on your bed. If you’re looking for an airy, more delicate feel to your sheets ...

Here, we demonstrate how a simple theoretical framework used in conservation biology—evolutionary rescue models—can be used to investigate the potential for climate adaptation in these taxa, using ...

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Dryer sheets, which may leave an unwanted chemical residue, should also be avoided. Lint from natural fibers like cotton and wool is ideal for gardening. Fibers from clothing made with synthetic ...

Recent rainfall in Fresno County has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up, this combination offers the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. The UC Integrated Pest ...