"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When identifying whether your couch or chair is made up of natural or microfiber—aka faux—suede, your ...

Having an inviting outdoor conversation set or dining set is like having an extra room that’s always ready for an al fresco dinner party or celebration—until it’s not. Between sun, rain and a few too ...

Learn how to use household pantry staples baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to remove stains and thoroughly clean a couch.

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. In the years since our former writer Lori Keong wrote about the best ways to protect her dream ...

It’s practically inevitable that furniture will exhibit dirt and spills over time, especially if kids and pets regularly use the furniture, too. But when bigger messes happen, you need one of the best ...

Keeping our furniture clean sounds like a laborious task, but it is vital to reducing allergies and keeping our pieces in top condition. While you can use any vacuum cleaner to clean furniture, there ...

Proper care, cleaning and storage of outdoor furniture is an important part of keeping those pieces looking their best and ensuring they last a long time. Exposure to the elements can leave patio, ...

First things first. If your deck is looking somewhat dingy, you might consider pressure washing it. Here are quick DIY steps if you have a pressure washer—plus a CR Recommended pick if you plan to ...

Summertime’s in full swing. You’ve put the finishing touches on your outdoor living area and you’re enjoying Sunday barbecues and evenings relaxing by the fire pit. But are you thinking about the ...