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" Mildewy&amp;amp;nbsp;Vinyl Shower-Curtain&amp;amp;nbsp;Liner Fix it: Wash in the machine (on a short cycle) with some old towels, using hot water and bleach. Keep it longer: Leave the bathroom door or a window open \u2014 and/or a ventilation fan turned on \u2014 for 20 minutes post-shower.  Knife&amp;amp;nbsp;With&amp;amp;nbsp;Knicked&amp;amp;nbsp;Blade Fix it: Check stores like Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table to see when a knife expert who can grind down the edge will visit.  Keep it longer: Use a block, a drawer insert, or a blade sheath to protect it. Our favorite brands, Bisbell (bisbellusa.com) and Lamson &amp;amp;amp; Goodnow (lamsonsharp.com), sell options for from $5 to $25.   Saggy&amp;amp;nbsp;Seat&amp;amp;nbsp;Cushion Fix it: If the upholstery is still in good shape, remove the foam insert and take it to a Jo-Ann Fabric &amp;amp;amp; Craft Store to have a replacement cut to fit; a three-square-foot, five-inch-thick cushion will cost about $70.  Keep it longer: Flip cushions every few months to help them wear evenly.  Worn&amp;amp;nbsp;and Wobbly Wood Furniture Fix it: The easiest way to save a wiggly wooden chair leg: Stick in a toothpick where the leg meets the seat, then simply break it off. For scratches, try GHRI-tested Guardsman wood touch-up markers ($5, guardsman.com).  Keep it longer: Whether with a toothpick or with nails, support a loose chair leg sooner rather than later; if you keep the piece in use as is, you risk breaking it.  A Lumpy Pillow A literal pain in the neck \u2014 that&amp;#039;s what a worn-out pillow can give you. This is something you definitely should replace.&amp;amp;nbsp;To tell whether to toss yours, give it the &amp;quot;break test&amp;quot;: For a fiberfill or down- or feather-filled pillow, fold it in half with a heavy book on top. If the pillow pops back so it&amp;#039;s flat, keep it. If it stays folded in half, it&amp;#039;s &amp;quot;broken&amp;quot; \u2014 either use the filling to stuff smaller pillows or chuck it.  Before You Throw It Out These businesses will repurpose well-used items: Animal&amp;amp;nbsp;SheltersSure, they take old towels and blankets, but did you know most need pillows, pillowcases, bathroom rugs, and T-shirts, too? Goodwill&amp;amp;nbsp;(goodwill.org)They accept used household items like pillows, shower curtains, linens, and furniture, which are resold to fund job-training programs. Habitat&amp;amp;nbsp;For&amp;amp;nbsp;Humanity&amp;amp;nbsp;(habitat.org)Donate extra paint, tile, and lumber as well as used furniture, cabinets, and fixtures to help a family in need of housing. SMART (Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles; smartasn.org)This trade association refers you to local members that accept most textiles (including rugs and towels), which can be recycled into, say, home in dosulation or carpet padding. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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