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If you’ve gone your entire life not knowing how to properly fold a fitted sheet, you’re not alone. Throwing a sheet straight from the dryer into a heap in the closet is many people's go-to method of ...

Pro tip: We recommend folding your sheet right after it comes out of the dryer to avoid creases that form when it sits ...

Place the sheet on a flat surface like a table, countertop, or bed. You should see a C-shape in the fabric. Fold the edges ...

If you struggle with folding a fitted sheet, you're not alone: It's one of the most common "how to" chores we get asked about in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. While it may seem ...

You probably know how to make a bed: You start with a fitted sheet, scrunch a top sheet between your bed frame and mattress, and enter into what feels like a fight for your life as you try to shimmy a ...