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Decipher those confusing laundry symbols on your clothes with this handy chart. Fortunately, we created a laundry symbol cheat sheet to help you decipher the most common laundry symbols. You might find yourself checking it when you’re shopping to confirm that trendy boyfriend blazer isn’tdry clean only. Photo: Vast Photography/Getty Images Save our laundry symbol cheat sheet printable. It’s one dot for cold, two dots for medium/warm, and three dots for hot....

Here’s how designers do it. We asked experts for their best tips, tricks, and creative ideas to help inspire you this year. Mixing natural [and] organic textures with dressed-up materials creates a look that feels refined but relaxed. Photo:Oksana Bondar/Getty Images Choose a Color Palette and Theme Not intotraditional Christmas hueslike red and green? Prefer snowflakes to Santa? Theres no hard-and-fast rules here, saysKathy Kuo, interior designer at Kathy Kuo Home....

It’s not about perfection, but following a few simple guidelines can help you get started. Elizaveta Starkova/Getty Images Decorating a Christmas tree is harder than it looks. Oh and alsohow do you know how manystrands of lightsyou need? Photo:Elizaveta Starkova/Getty Images “Are they looking for classic and traditional?” “Then perhaps a good choice would be a red and white color story playing with plaids. Do they want something elegant? A tree of metallics and only round glass ornaments is a good place to start....

No surprise there, right? Consider it your guide and you’ll be flushing your cleaning worried down the…well, you know. Remove it in the morning and execute the water to rinse. Photo: Getty Images What to do:Always read the care instructions first! Let sit for an hour, then rub with a microfiber cloth. Rinse and buff dry with a fresh, dry microfiber cloth. Getty Images Be sure to ventilate the room....

A fridge clean-out will help keep those unpleasant odors away. Mold, bacteria, and unsightly stains could also be lurking in your refrigerator. That’s why knowing how to clean a fridge properly is essential. Photo:Elena Vafina/Getty Images However, how often you should clean it can depend on many factors. “But really, it’s up to you to decide how often to clean based on your preference. If you hate mess and bad smells, then clean more often....

Just like your home, your garage needs a little sprucing up for spring. Liyao Xie/Getty Images A garage is a coveted space by most homeowners to protect their cars from the elements. Plus, it getsfilthywith oil drips, rust, and dust. Photo:Liyao Xie/Getty Images Torestore order, and get things spotless, follow our step-by-step garage cleaning guide. Pick a day with nice weather and move out the cars. If there are windows in the garage, remove any window treatments for cleaning....

Here, experts share four ways you’re free to tackle a grimy strainer. Zoonar RF/Getty Images There comes a time duringdish-washing dutywhen you have to empty your sink strainer. Now that its empty once again, it’s possible for you to continue washing and rinsing. Photo:Zoonar RF/Getty Images But after several nights of this, that strainer has probably gotten pretty grimy. So whats the best way to clean it? We asked professional cleaners to share their methods for getting sparkling clean sink strainers....

You hold it constantly and touch it to your facewhich is why it needs regular cleaning. Did you know your smartphone is a breeding ground for germs? “If you have a spray cleaner, don’t spray it directly on the screen. Photo: Getty Images/Amazon Spray it onto the cloth first, and then wipe down your phone.” Alternatively, spray 70% isopropyl alcohol onto a clean microfiber cloth and wipe your phone. Be sure to clean the crevices and edges, as they tend to collect dust and dirt....

A pros step-by-step tutorial on defining your cupids bow. There are various lip shapes and sizes and some people are born with more prominent cupid bows than others. She recommends the brandsUnforgetting Lip Definer. Photo:People Images/Getty Images Choose the color that best matches your lip color. verify you follow the natural line of your cupids bow line to accentuate the area, Paljevic says. The idea isnt to overline or underline, but to draw right along the line....

Forget to take your chicken out of the freezer? We tapped an expert chef to learn the correct andsafeway to defrost chicken in the microwave. Ashley Lonsdaleis a chef for ButcherBox. Is It Safe to Defrost Chicken In the Microwave? Youcandefrost chicken in the microwave, but its not always the best method, according to Chef Ashley Lonsdale. Lonsdale says one benefit to defrosting chicken fully is giving yourself the option to dry-brine ormarinate chicken....

Thaw your steak quickly without sacrificing flavor, texture, or health. Key Takeaways Knowing how to defrost steak quickly can come in handy for unplanned events. While there are various methods for thawing steaks and other meat, some are safer than others. Photo: Getty Images Thanks to this quick steak-thawing method, dinner is saved with time to spare. How to Thaw Steak Quickly The ideal way to thaw a steak is in a refrigerator....

Enjoy that sweet, fresh fall taste any time. Best Apples for Dehydrating The best apples for dehydrating don’t need much embellishment. They’relower in sugarand thus have a sharper flavor and hold their shapes well. Photo:Carson Downing, Props: Lexi Juhl, Food: Kelsey Moylan These will shrink up a bit, but their higher sugar content will concentrate their flavor. To avoid this, you’ll want to have an acidic pre-treatment bath at the ready....

Establishing a strong, drought-resistant garden is about more than just picking the right plants. Theres a smartand aesthetically pleasingsolution to your desire to consciously cultivate: a drought-resistant garden. What Is a Drought-Resistant Garden? Photo:David Madison/Getty Images In fact, its a whole ethos. Mulch plays a crucial role in moisture management, agrees Sohbati. It reduces evaporation, suppresses weeds that compete for water and nutrients, and improves overall soil health. Group Likeminded Plants Together Even plants need a friendly support system every once in a while....