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$8 Takes Ugly to Beautiful Dec. 28, 2023
Today's first great reader tip makes me smile. I'll be honest, I've seen ugly on a clearance rack an... Read More
These 7 Plants Are Natural Repellents to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Home Jun. 12, 2023
Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselve... Read More
The Cheapskate Gardener Jun. 08, 2023
The only difference between gardeners and cheapskate gardeners is the amount of money they spend to ... Read More
Show The Ants Who's Boss May. 12, 2022
I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me... Read More
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022
Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More
The Buzz on Mosquitoes Mar. 31, 2022
I guess it shouldn't come as a big surprise that the mosquito looms large in Native American mytholo... Read More
Types of Plant Problems Jul. 10, 2019
Are you a plant-watcher? It may sound boring, but it can be interesting — especially when some... Read More
Flood Mosquitoes Jun. 19, 2019
Many areas have continued to experience heavy rains recently, and a number of places are still flood... Read More
Plums, Slugs and Tulips Jun. 05, 2019
Q: I have a plum tree with little holes in the leaves. This happened last summer and again this spri... Read More
A Mouse in the House, Sheets on the Beds and Early on the Credit Card Payment Nov. 22, 2018
Dear Mary: It is that time of year when mice invade our homes. I'm a pretty good housekeeper, and we... Read More
Other Uses for Ordinary Dryer Sheets Oct. 04, 2016
Perhaps you've seen a list of uses for dryer sheets floating around the internet. Who knows where th... Read More
Hostas and Hail Jul. 09, 2014
Question: My hostas took a beating from a hailstorm. My light green one with the huge leaves, especi... Read More
Under the Influence Feb. 27, 2014
What do you call that pesky co-worker who will never leave you alone? You know who I mean — Ji... Read More
