Plus, what not to do. It's easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Have you noticed the dust that has collected on your curtains in recent months? First things first: Read the care ...

A few years ago, I bought sheer off-white drapes for my family room. I had a stripe of dark red grosgrain ribbon sewn on the inner edge of each panel to tie in with the colors in the room. When the ...

Drapes, couch covers, and rugs are decor items you can dry-clean at home. And knowing how to tackle these pieces with at-home dry-cleaning products can save you a lot of money. “You can spend several ...

Plus, what not to do. It's easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes to really deep cleaning your home, you can't forget to wash your curtains.

J. Savage Gibson In the master bedroom, Bartholomew rather ingeniously topped a Louis XVI-style bed with a patterned slipcover. The tie-on covers add cottage-like detailing to the formal design. "It's ...