Never Put a Bathroom Mat in Your Washer

Plus, are remote car starters bad?

View as a Webpage Get the Magazine Give a Gift     Never Put a Bathroom Mat in Your Washer Bathroom mats should never, ever go in your washing machine. Learn why, and what to do when your bathroom mats and other bulky items need cleaning. Learn more     If You Have Slow Running Water, Try This Simple fixes to try. Learn more     Are Remote Car Starters Bad for Your Vehicle? Are remote starters a harmless convenience or an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage to your vehicle? Learn more     9 Simple Tips for a Faster Wi-Fi Network We've put together nine low-tech fixes to help speed up your Wi-Fi. Learn more     TIP OF THE DAY Fail-safe Drill Stop If you've used a metal drill stop (you know the kind—a little ring that goes over the bit and tightens with a setscrew), you may have had the setscrew slip causing you to drill a hole right through the workpiece. Use a wooden stop instead. It just takes a minute to make out of scrap, and you can fine-tune the depth of the hole by readjusting the bit in the chuck of the drill. Your bit will never, ever drill too deep. Read More POPULAR COLLECTIONS How to Safely Remove Paint from Wood in No Time   10 Raised Bed Garden Ideas You Need to See   11 Best Ways to Protect Your Pantries From Pests Share this Newsletter 1610 North 2nd Street, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Copyright © 2026 Home Service Publications, Inc.   All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY MANAGE PREFERENCES UNSUBSCRIBE