Finding a set-in stain on a favorite shirt is not fun. The heat of a dryer often acts like a permanent seal, bonding oils and pigments deep into the fabric fibers in a way that seems impossible to ...

Stains happen but they don't have to be permanent. Here are expert tips for removing the most common stains from clothes, carpets, and countertops.

With a little elbow grease and the right ingredients, you can remove water stains from wood and bring your furniture back to an unblemished shine ...

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We wash our bedding, keep under the bed spotless, and dust the headboard weekly, but when's the last time you actually cleaned your mattress? (And no, flipping it doesn't count!) Turns out this is ...

Don't ditch that old door just yet. With some DIY magic, turn it into anything from a bookcase to a decorative plant stand — ...

When restoring furniture, it's vital to get every step right. Whether you want to paint or stain it, here's a key rule for ...

If dark cabinets aren't your style or you're just in the mood for a change, then you can use this method to lighten up the woodwork without painting them.

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A world-renowned Chinese conservator and a Somerville conservation studio completed a complicated restoration of a Chinese ...

Need more kitchen storage? Try hitting up your local thrift store, antique shop, or online marketplace. It may have this ...

Tucked away in the charming town of North East, Maryland sits a veritable time capsule where yesterday’s treasures await new homes and fresh stories. The 5 & 10 Antique Market isn’t your average ...