How to De-Pill a Sweater and Make It Look New Again

Those tiny fabric balls — called pills — make even good clothes look worn and neglected. A fabric shaver or even a disposable razor, run gently across the surface, removes them in minutes. Work in one direction with light pressure, and the sweater looks fresh again.

Do this once a season and your knitwear will look great for years instead of months. It's one of the simplest ways to extend the life of clothes you already own rather than replacing them.