Doing the laundry may not be one of those exhilarating chores that makes you feel glad to be alive (what are those anyway?), but it must be done. Here are some thoughts about how to do it well and without headaches, colorfast, bleach-free or otherwise. Laundry Money that isn’t Laundered Money A good washing machine can break down just as any appliance, but if you stash the cost of a load (let’s say 2 bucks) in a jar on top of the washer every time you do a load, you will find that you soon have enough money to buy … Continue reading →