“Unseen spills can allow bacteria to grow,” warns Berkley. That’s why it’s important to wash reusable grocery bags regularly.

If your clothes have lint on them, your instinct is probably to reach for a lint roller, but this may damage some fabrics. Try this other option instead.

Dear Heloise: To get more use out of discarded Christmas lights, I place a strand in a decorative container and leave them on at night as a night light. This is helpful when walking into a dark living ...