Blankets can be one of the most frustrating textiles to fold due to their bulky nature. Whether you have a thin throw or a thick quilt, this hack can easily be adapted to suit your textile.

Photo-rich reports on blanket-folding in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the police force, and even at universities have been criticized by netizens as an absurd placement of time and effort.

One straightforward way to make your bed with two comforters is to fold each blanket in half and lay them side by side. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter If making your bed the traditional way every day ...