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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

When You Should Shower.

Do you shower every morning or every night? Apparently, there's actually a CORRECT answer...

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Urban gardening ideas: How to grow plants without a garden

You don’t need a garden to grow plants. Use walls, balconies and windowsills to grow a lush container garden in any urban environment.

Chemical Carpet Cleaning vs Steam Cleaning

This Homemade Cleaner Will Make Your Shower Sparkle

We all have (at least) one cleaning chore that we absolutely despise doing. I don't mind cleaning the toilets or even dusting, but trying to scrub the grime and mildew from my showers is something that I absolutely dread. If you're like me and hate cleaning your shower, this DIY cleaning solution is

Why You Need to Ski Snowbasin & Sun Valley

Snowbasin and Sun Valley are experiencing some of their best ski conditions this whole season as we speak. Learn more!

SOLVED: Why Are We Seeing So Many Mullets in the Hudson Valley?

Have we stepped in a time machine or is the mullet making a big comeback in the Hudson Valley?

8 Things You Didn't Know About Water in the Coachella Valley

Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about water in the Coachella Valley: How many gallons of water does the average Valley use in a year? 162,925 gallons (a half an acre foot). That’s roughly 150 gallons per person per day. How much of that water is used outdoors? 75% or about 120,000 …

The subtle tricks artists can use to bridge the uncanny valley

Often, the most impressive feats of animation strike us as eerie rather than impressive, and that's due to the uncanny valley.

Why I just moved from Silicon Valley to Ohio

Those who know me were no doubt surprised a few months back when I started breaking the news. I’ve lived in Silicon Valley my entire career. My wife and I have grown very involved both civically and philanthropically.

Where To Get Free Pancakes In Hudson Valley

IHOP is giving away free short stacks of pancakes in the Hudson Valley on National Pancake Day and collecting donations for a good cause.