Hand-washing is for more than just delicate fabrics — it's a gentle alternative to machine-washing and a great way to clean a couple of things when you don't have a full load to run. Not sure how to ...

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Emilia Petrarca If laundry is a chore, hand washing might feel like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wondering how to hand-wash clothes in the sink? We've got step-by-step instructions from Carolyn Forté, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it considered rude to wash your hands at a kitchen sink? The dish soap is available, the water is available, so what’s the problem? GENTLE READER: It is? Other than when the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are intensely divided over the appropriateness of using the kitchen sink to wash one’s hands for anything other than food prep. I grew up in a house where the ...