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6 options for absorbent, durable dish towels

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 29, 2022

Dish towels are the quiet workhorses of any kitchen. It's easy to assume any cute towel will do the job -- until you need to mop up a spill and the towel doesn't absorb well. Or it leaves a dusting of lint on a glass. Or it comes out of the wash a wrinkled mess that won't fold neatly. If you put a little thought and care into choosing them, though, you can avoid these pitfalls.

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8 tasks for your January home maintenance checklist

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 29, 2022

January is the month for new beginnings. With the holiday rush over and the weather frigid in many parts of the country, it's a great time to attend to some of the tasks that are easy to put off but oh-so-satisfying once they're done - like making or updating an inventory of what's in your home. You might never need it, but if something goes wrong, having one can save so much grief. Read on for more home maintenance tasks to put on your to-do list for this month.
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10 easy (or free!) ways to boost your home value

Some elements of home value are beyond your control. You can't pick up your house and move it to a different location, for example. But even if you don't have a massive budget or a lot of time, you're not powerless. We asked home appraisers and real estate agents for the quick upgrades and relatively easy maintenance tasks that make the biggest difference when it comes to adding value before selling, or protecting the investment you've made in your home.

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6 options for absorbent, durable dish towels

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 29, 2022

Dish towels are the quiet workhorses of any kitchen. It's easy to assume any cute towel will do the job -- until you need to mop up a spill and the towel doesn't absorb well. Or it leaves a dusting of lint on a glass. Or it comes out of the wash a wrinkled mess that won't fold neatly. If you put a little thought and care into choosing them, though, you can avoid these pitfalls.

A&E >  Entertainment

8 tasks for your January home maintenance checklist

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 29, 2022

January is the month for new beginnings. With the holiday rush over and the weather frigid in many parts of the country, it's a great time to attend to some of the tasks that are easy to put off but oh-so-satisfying once they're done - like making or updating an inventory of what's in your home. You might never need it, but if something goes wrong, having one can save so much grief. Read on for more home maintenance tasks to put on your to-do list for this month.
News >  Features

10 easy (or free!) ways to boost your home value

Some elements of home value are beyond your control. You can't pick up your house and move it to a different location, for example. But even if you don't have a massive budget or a lot of time, you're not powerless. We asked home appraisers and real estate agents for the quick upgrades and relatively easy maintenance tasks that make the biggest difference when it comes to adding value before selling, or protecting the investment you've made in your home.