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Borax vs. Washing Soda: Which Laundry Booster Wins? Dec. 04, 2023
When it comes to doing laundry, sometimes you need a little extra help to tackle tough stains, elimi... Read More
How Dryer I Am Oct. 10, 2023
I am well known in these parts for my unresolved appliance aggressions. I have killed one microwave,... Read More
How to Make Your Old Dishwasher Perform Like New Feb. 23, 2022
There are many things in my life that I enjoy but would not be completely devastated if required to ... Read More
How to Know You Are Using the Right Amount of Laundry Detergent Apr. 18, 2019
As you know, and only because I do mention it from time to time, I get a lot of emails. If I were to... Read More
Who Let the Dogs In? Sep. 02, 2017
Dear Annie: After 30 years of living with my wife and her dogs, we divorced 10 years ago. We never a... Read More
Make Your Own Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Oct. 10, 2016
Dear Mary: The copper post tops on my deck are becoming tarnished. Do you know of a natural (cheap) ... Read More
Wash Clothes Inside Out and Other Laundry Tips and Tricks Jul. 14, 2016
I love to do laundry. I'm crazy that way. I also enjoy discovering ways to do it more efficiently, a... Read More
Triple Punch for Laundry Stains Plus DIY Coffee Creamer Nov. 11, 2015
Dear Mary: I read in a recent column that I could use Cascade automatic dishwasher powder in my wash... Read More
The Latest Dish on the Hygiene Hypothesis Mar. 13, 2015
Before the adoption of the mechanical dishwasher by the general public in the 1950s, "doing the dish... Read More
It's Nice to Meet You Jul. 11, 2014
There is nothing I find more unpleasant than shaking a person's hand. There can be a lot of psycholo... Read More
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I Destroyed My Perfect Jeans Apr. 01, 2014
I recently suffered a loss that I'm trying and struggling to come to terms with. It's the kind of th... Read More
