Lake days, beach days, hikes along the coast: We're packing in all the fun we can this summer. We're also bringing home buckets of sand despite our best efforts. Sand collects in our shoes, the rolls ...

Summer is a time to have fun in the sun, to slow down a bit and enjoy some ice cream. Summer is also a mess. Ahead, you’ll ...

Always shake out and dry sandy items before washing to keep sand out of the machine. Vacuum the drum and run a cleaning cycle with vinegar and baking soda to flush out sand. Remove, clean, and soak ...