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Lois Alter Mark

Lois Alter Mark is an award-winning lifestyle, shopping, travel and entertainment writer. She covers everything from the best consumer products to organization tips for Reader’s Digest. Lois’s work has taken her around the world and introduced her to new people, food and love of pickleball.
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How to Clean an Iron So It Doesn’t Damage Your Clothes

Don't let a dirty iron ruin your clothes. Learn how to clean an iron with...

15 Best Mattresses for the Soundest Sleep of Your Life

Whether you lie on your back, side, or stomach, these top-quality mattresses provide the foundation...

10 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Sounder Sleep

Love the idea of a weighted blanket but worried it will be too hot? No...

30 Clever Gifts for Your Boss That Show You’re Paying Attention

Even the people in charge like to feel appreciated, and these gifts for bosses—from fancy...

49 Gifts for Grandma That Will Make You Her Instant Favorite

These gifts for Grandma will brighten her day—and ensure she'll always have a special treat...
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10 Ways to Unwrinkle Your Clothing Without an Iron

No time to iron? Don't panic. These tips will have you smoothed out in no...
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Here’s How to Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home

If you forgot to drop your clothes off at the dry cleaners, and the "lucky"...
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How to Do Laundry: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about doing laundry, from sorting to detergents to...

28 Best Scented Candles to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

Whether you prefer the scent of Paris or your grandma's kitchen, we've got the perfect...
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A Guide to Laundry Symbols: Find Out What Those Washing Symbols Mean

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what...

8 Best Steam Irons, According to Clothing Experts

Looking for the best steam iron for your clothes? These are the steam irons the...
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How to Wash Silk Clothing and Sheets at Home

Yes, you can have nice things—and keep them nice with less effort than you think.

How to Use Fabric Softener for the Coziest Clothes and Linens

Once you learn what fabric softener does and how to use fabric softener, you'll feel...

7 Best Down Comforters for Sounder Sleep, According to Reviewers

Customers give these down comforters a big thumbs up.

How to Separate Laundry for the Cleanest, Brightest Clothes

So long, accidentally pink tees. Follow this simple method for how to separate laundry, and...
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How to Wash White Clothes to Keep Them Looking Bright

With a little care, your whites can stay bright, even as you enjoy your colorful...
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How to Hand-Wash Clothes in 5 Easy Steps

This simple, step-by-step process takes less time and effort than you might imagine and will...

8 Best Weighted Eye Masks for Sounder Sleep

These mini weighted blankets for your eyes may be all you need to banish insomnia...

Best Stain Removers for Clothes Everyone Should Own

We eat, we drink, we spill. Luckily, we also have experts to recommend the stain...

22 UV Protection Sunglasses to Keep Your Eyes Safe in the Sun

Keep your eyes protected and your style flawless with these fashionable UV protection sunglasses.

This Is the #1 Tummy Control One-Piece Swimsuit on Amazon—and It’s Under $30

Incredibly flattering and surprisingly affordable, this is the bathing suit you've been wishing someone would...

The 20 Best Tummy Control Swimsuits for Total Confidence

These brilliantly designed, incredibly flattering tummy control bathing suits are total game changers.

12 Best Beach Chairs for Summer Lounging

It’s not easy to get comfy on the sand. Bringing along the right beach chair...

The Best Closet Storage Ideas to Help Make the Most of Your Small Closet

Here are small closet ideas and storage solutions to help you make room for your...

23 Best Ideas for Organizing Your Walk-In Closet

Professional organizers share their tips for turning your walk-in closet into an organized space where...

11 Top-Rated Weighted Blankets for Your Best Night of Sleep Ever

One tiny tweak could make all the difference between being incredibly tired tomorrow and being...

9 Things You Can Get for Free If You Have the COVID-19 Vaccine

Getting your COVID vaccine gets you protection, peace of mind, and—thanks to a growing number...
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88 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for Your Husband That He’ll Love Almost as Much as You

He's not only the world's best dad—he's also the world's best husband. These meaningful Father's...
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How to Remove Almost Every Type of Stain

Stains happen but they don't have to be permanent. Here are expert tips for removing...