By Lindsay Fisher

Here's the scenario: You're trying to scrape up some much-needed brownie points for watching the whole third season of House of Cards without your partner. You know you pinky promised not to. So, you do the laundry to get back on the good side. Turns out his or her favorite sweater made it to the dryer — and that sweater would now fit an infant. Before you go dig a hole to bury yourself from the wrath of shrunken-sweater scorn, meet our latest life hack.

Here's what you do: Fill the sink with lukewarm water, add baby shampoo. Note: This is not the time to cut corners and use real shampoo, your side of the bed is getting colder by the second, pal. Knead the shampoo and water into the threads of the sweater, stretch it, then dry it with a towel. Day. Is. Saved. 

You're welcome.