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May 2024
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The Dude's Guide to Laundry: How to Save...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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If you didn’t grow up doing your own laundry, once you headed out on your own, you probably just figured things out on the fly, hoped for the best, and have been doing things the same way ever since. But, while you may be getting the job done okay, you also might be making some mistakes that are costing you time, money, and cleaner clothes. In this episode ... Show More
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