A blanket on your sofa can hide a multitude of sins — from red-wine stains to peanut-butter fingerprints. For tidy, do-it-yourself upholstery, drape and tuck a blanket into the back of your sofa or strategically place it over a well-worn arm. Pendleton Fringe throw, $60, www.pendleton-usa.com. Ikea "Strib" blanket (pictured), $30, 800-434-4532.