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Every month Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, dishes crafty tips and tricks in La Vida Crafty on Jackalope Ranch. In my world, anything that adds or removes color is game for a DIY project.

Bleach is useful for keeping your clothes looking fresh and bright. It can also be bad news for your favorite shirt if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you aren’t used to it, using bleach may be a ...