A: How do you clean a handmade quilt? The short answer is ‘gently and by hand.’ In the olden days, quilts were usually aired rather than washed, so you could do as grandma did and hang it outdoors for ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...