Laundry myths that cost you money

a lot of common laundry advice is unnecessary for everyday households, and following it blindly can waste money, time, and energy without making your clothes noticeably cleaner. Most of us are over-washing, over-buying products, and overcomplicating something...

Tumble Dryer vs Air Drying – Which Costs More?

Using a tumble dryer costs more than air drying, every single time. Air drying is essentially free, while a tumble dryer uses electricity (or gas) every time you turn it on. The real question most people are actually asking is whether the extra cost of a tumble dryer...

Eco detergent vs regular – is it worth it?

For most households, eco detergent isn’t strictly necessary to get clean clothes — but it can be worth it if you care about skin sensitivity, fragrances, or reducing chemical build-up in your home. It’s not a magic upgrade, and it won’t suddenly transform your...

How I Run My Home Like a Business

For a long time, my home felt like it was constantly slipping through my fingers. Not in a dramatic, everything-is-falling-apart way — just a quiet, nagging sense that I was always behind. Behind on cleaning. Behind on meals. Behind on money. Behind on life. No matter...

Is an Extra Rinse Bad for Your Clothes?

No — an extra rinse isn’t bad for your clothes in most situations. In fact, it can be helpful. But it’s also not something you need to use all the time, and for many households it’s solving a problem that doesn’t really exist. If you’ve ever stood in front of the...