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And while they have a reputation as a wintertime staple, the best flannel sheets can be used year-round. If you’re never bought flannel before but are ready to take the plunge, there’s a few things you need to know. Unlike traditional cotton sheets, flannel is sold by weight not thread count. Simply put, the heavier the fabric, the more durable the sheets. We’ve found the best flannel sheet sets on the market — ones that are soft and attractive but also wear well over time and won’t bust your budget. Sweet dreams. Best Flannel Sheets Pointehaven Heavy Weight Printed Flannel...

And why wouldn’t we? With their forgiving waistline and so, so soft fabrics, the sweatpants men want are both alluring and forbidding. Are they, as minds as diverse and Seinfeld and Karl Lagerfeld, said, “a sign of defeat”? Or are they a liberating cry that we, men, deserve a little bit of comfort in our lives? First, a little clarification. Sweatpants are defined as loose, comfy pants with an elastic or drawstring waist, filed under leisurewear. Just like an armchair, a pair of sweatpants is both an admission and a celebration of reaching peak fatherhood. But it doesn’t mean you must retreat into your...

Organizing your closet is a generally overlooked item on the home improvement to-do list. And for good reason, the majority of house guests will never stumble into your closet. But that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! In fact, choosing to ignore your closet completely can harm the expensive garments you hang there, which is why we make it a priority. One easy way to start getting your closet in order is by doing a simple hanger swap. Incorporating new hangers can not only change the look of your closet but can also help maintain the lifespan of your clothes....