There’s something magical that happens to your confidence levels when you put on a freshly ironed, crisp, wrinkle-free shirt. But let’s face it: Ironing isn’t exactly the most exciting chore on anyone ...

Ironing clothes is rarely anyone’s favorite chore. But since it’s a regular task, you might as well equip yourself with the best tools available—starting with a top-quality ironing board. The best ...

There are people, it is said, who like to iron. Yes, you read that correctly. This tribe irons to unwind after a busy day, for instance. But most of us look at a pile of freshly washed laundry that ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Dry and steam ironing serve different purposes at home. This guide explains fabric suitability, benefits, limitations, and practical tips to help you choose the right ironing method every time easily.

On April 26, 1892, Sarah Boone made history as the fourth Black woman in the U.S. to be awarded a patent for her collapsible ironing board invention. Boone’s accomplishment becomes even more ...

Why I Ditched the Iron and Embraced the Crinkle So, here's a little secret: I stopped ironing my curtains, and guess what?

On May 12, 1874, a day that was anything but a wrinkle in time, the prolific African-American inventor Elijah J. McCoy patented an "ironing "table." Responding to complaints from his wife about uneven ...

There are many creative ways to repurpose old ironing boards, and the one that is collecting dust in your basement could become one of your garden's most versatile tools. An ironing board's ...

Until recently, I didn't realise how many people have a take on ironing. It's clearly something that needs to be a-dressed (warning: A basket full of puns ahead). For example, I just found out my ...