The hat in action at a pandemic-era backyard party. Photo: Samantha Schoech I have four basic needs when it comes to hats: solid sun protection for my neck, face and ears; an open field of vision ...

To clean a baseball cap: Fill a large container or bucket with water. Make sure it has enough space for the hat to be fully submerged. If you have tough stains on the hat, use a stain remover and ...