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Happy New Year! I hope the holiday season was filled with friends, family and fun! And hopefully you were able to sneak in some much deserved rest to recuperate from a busy 2010. As we look ahead to 2011, I have some new changes here at LaundryHe to share with you all - I’m moving (sort of)! While you have always been able to contact me on the “Ask Kristen” tab on the Wisk Facebook page, I’m

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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! What I love about this time of year is how quiet it is. I feel like everyone is actually taking the time between the holidays and the New Year to just enjoy friends and family.  And, guess what? We all deserve it! One way I want to encourage you all to relax is to enjoy the outdoors! Get outside for some fun in the snow (if you have snow near you),

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While the holidays are full of good cheer (and full houses!), it can be a little stressful for all those hosts and hostesses out there. For instance, I have a friend who welcomes her in-laws into her home for a few days every December and no matter how hard she tries, she just can’t completely relax. Now, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love her in-laws, it simply means instead of getting lost in

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The holidays are filled with family and friends, but nothing brings loved ones together like the arrival of a new baby. Yet, when I look at all the holiday gift guides out there, I find tons of ideas for adrenaline junky brothers-in-law, beauty-loving co-workers, golf-fanatic dads, etc. For some reason, ideas for first-time moms are few and far between. So I took matters into my own hands – I’ve

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We’re officially into December which means the holiday party season is upon us! Lucky for me, my friends and family love hosting get-togethers and I usually end up with my December weekends booked by mid-November. The parties, people and festivities are always great fun, but knowing what gift to give to the hostess is always a little tricky, not to mention stressful if you leave it to the last

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I know it’s been a few weeks now, but people still seem to be asking themselves if we should repeal daylight savings time. For some, it just doesn’t make sense (and screws up their schedule). For others, they love getting an extra hour of sleep come fall! I recently did a search to find out more about its origins and here’s what I found: “Daylight saving time began in the U.S. during World War I,

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Can you believe it’s already Thanksgiving! No matter what your plans are, I hope you all have lots of yummy food and good company waiting for you later this week. And while I wish I could just focus on the stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie in my future, the laundry scientist in me just can’t help but wonder what the post-holiday laundry room will look like. So, in an attempt to get ahead (and

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Last week I passed along some of the newest High Efficiency (HE) washing machines that are currently available on the market (and reminded you all that you MUST use HE detergent in your HE machines for an optimal wash cycle). If any of you were lured by the fabulous features of these Cadillac-esque HE washing machines, or if you had already decided to get a new washing machine and dryer, you may

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It has been awhile since we did an HE round-up here on the Laundry Line so I took an afternoon to peruse the web to see what’s new and exciting on the High Efficiency (HE) market when it comes to washers and dryers. First and foremost, while most front-loading machines are HE, there is also a growing number of top-loading HE machines available, so make sure you look for the HE logo if you’re on

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We talk a lot about High Efficiency (HE) when it comes to your washer and detergent here at the Laundry Line blog, but having an efficient laundry routine also keeps everything in check. I love perusing the web for new gear to add to (or dream of adding to) my laundry room and have compiled a few of my latest and greatest finds for you. Yes, lucky you! From sorting systems to handy cleaning

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You may have seen our brand new look at Wisk.com or on TV, but in case you haven’t, we’re introducing a new way to talk about stains (not to mention a red-hot bottle). Did you know that baby formula is a protein stain? And fudge brownies are carbohydrate stains? What about peanut butter? An oil stain, of course! It doesn’t matter which of these stains you encounter in your laundry room, new Wisk

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In case you haven’t noticed, Halloween is now officially a “major” holiday. Finding the right costume is key – for you and your house! This year, I’m getting into the spirit by hosting a big party for friends and neighbors. Below are a few ideas I have in the works and I’d love to hear how you plan to “scare up” a spook-tastic Halloween! Costume required! I don’t care how elaborate (or minimal

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A recent text exchange between my friend and her son, a college freshman, confirmed her worst fears – he hadn’t done a load of laundry since arriving on campus. Yes, I was horrified as images of musty towels, dingy sheets and laundry piles danced around in my head. Turns out, his roommate lost a bet and had to do a few loads for him, but what about the rest of the year? So, she called me and

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Trust me, I love it when the season changes. But changing the seasons also means changing your closets - whether it’s bringing out the big coats, storing away shorts or finding a place for flip flops. I’m still not quite ready to say good-bye to my summer clothes and my closet clearly shows my denial. For weeks I’ve been adding worsted wools and gabardines to my wardrobe, pushing my summer

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697592746750112841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322870112571407600.post-2983635797649267422010-09-29T10:31:00.002-04:002010-09-29T10:31:05.510-04:00

Fall is officially here! And while summer may have its beaches, fall has its BBQs and I, personally, love a good BBQ at a fun tailgate with friends and family. As a veteran (and most enthusiastic) tailgater, I’ve seen it all -- from the down and dirty (store-bought sandwiches and a bag of chips) to the very elaborate (tables set with china, crystal and flowers). No matter how upscale or

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697592746750112841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322870112571407600.post-53202648840407682872010-09-22T09:41:00.002-04:002010-09-22T09:41:31.379-04:00

Remember that Staples commercial with the Dad celebrating back to school as “the most wonderful time of year?” That’s my friend. Now that her kids are back to school, she’s positively giddy. She can’t stop talking about the many projects she’s going to tackle in her “free” time. Take a look… Job #1 is a laundry room re-do. She finally took the plunge and purchased a new high efficiency

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Catwalk alert! Fashion Week in New York has come, gone and given us a glimpse at what’s hot (and what’s not). But let’s get real ladies. I, for one, am much more interested in what we’ll be wearing (and washing!) this fall. Here’s a sneak peek from the style experts (as interpreted by yours truly): Tone it down… Neutrals are in, including black, charcoal, and best of all, camel! I love

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By Colleen Padilla, Laundry Line Guest Blogger As a mom and professional product reviewer, I’ve done my fair share of laundry and have learned a thing or two along the way. Check out my tips to make the most of your High Efficiency washer and be sure to use a HE detergent, such as Wisk, in your wash! Colleen Padilla is the founder and editor of ClassyMommy.com, an indispensable website for

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The moment we’ve all been awaiting is almost here! Be sure to tune into the debut of our laundry room makeover on Designing Spaces this Sunday, August 29 at 9:30 a.m. EST on WE TV to catch all the action. The show will re-air Tuesday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. and Friday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. Make sure to also check out the behind-the-scenes perspective of our interior designer Emily Johnston,

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Despite long-held assumptions about how, when and even where, people do laundry, I was reminded recently that no two people approach laundry the same way. Our laundry routines are as varied as we are. What do I mean? Take a look. Conventional wisdom: A second floor laundry room will save you tons of trips lugging laundry up and down stairs. One woman’s reality: My cousin thought she’

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Remember our Laundry Room Makeover winners Kristen and Matt? Thanks to their really fun, incredibly creative video, they won a laundry room do-over, complete with a new Whirlpool washer/dryer set and a year’s supply of Wisk HE Laundry Detergent. So, we hit the road and took a trip to Baton Rouge, LA to install a new laundry room for the cute couple and captured it all on camera for a special

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As every mother knows, outfitting your kids for back to school can be costly so it’s important to shop wisely and, even better, share your wisdom with others! Following are some of my favorite tips from the experts – my friend, my neighbor and my colleague across the hall. In other words, real moms. Read on for some of their ‘from the trenches’ words of advice for tackling the two main

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When my mom’s dryer stopped working last week, I knew it was time for her to bite the bullet and begin looking for a replacement. The whole experience reminded me that new washing machines are a major investment, and the process can be overwhelming at times. Following are some of my lessons learned when it comes to finding that perfect laundry room replacement. It pays to do research.

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697592746750112841noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322870112571407600.post-72200416970624657002010-07-28T11:40:00.000-04:002010-07-28T11:40:13.204-04:00

Every household, no matter how neat or well organized, has its share of ‘catch-all’ spaces -- drawers, closets and surfaces where odds and ends gather, then multiply, often by accident. After opening my coat closet recently to look for a running jacket (and finding everything but), I knew I needed help. I was tired of seeing junk mail piling up on my hallway table, old soaps and lotions crowding

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Long after the memories of singing around the campfire fade, the stains linger. That was my friend’s reaction to the laundry bag of dirty clothes that accompanied her son home from sleep away camp last year. She called me in a panic wondering how to tackle his stained and stinky duds. I gave her my typical stain-fighting speech which often bears repeating and will most certainly be referred

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