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Clever Readers Share Their Best Time- and Money-Saving Tips Sep. 26, 2023
My email inbox, much like yours, I'm sure, is often brimming with spam, ads and all kinds of other d... Read More
Semi-Homemade: How to Combine Quick-Service Foods with Home Cooking Sep. 11, 2023
On those super busy days when you just don't have time to cook at home, but eating out is too expens... Read More
Fabulous and Super-Cheap Homemade Cleaner Recipes for Eyeglasses, Windshields, Counters and Floors Aug. 29, 2023
I pretty much hate to buy things I know I can make for less money and in a fraction of the time it t... Read More
Hardworking Mother Deserves Help at Home Jul. 18, 2023
Dear Annie: My husband, "Gary," is unemployed. Has been for the 4 1/2 years we've been together. Alt... Read More
8 Surfaces You Should Never Clean With Vinegar Jul. 11, 2023
Vinegar is an amazing and versatile cleaner for all kinds of applications around the house. However,... Read More
The Wild, Weird History of Pets in My House Jul. 08, 2023
This Fourth of July, social media was abuzz with fireworks complaints — not due to parents bem... Read More
Get Headed Down a Debt-End Course Jul. 04, 2023
Facing your debts can be depressing for several reasons. First, all the stuff that caused the debt i... Read More
10 Mistakes To Avoid When Booking Your Next Flight Jul. 03, 2023
Most people intuitively associate vacation and travel with huge expenses. But it doesn't have to be ... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 26, 2023
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
Tips for Building a Screened Porch Jun. 22, 2023
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch... Read More
When Not to File an Insurance Claim Jun. 15, 2023
Insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the bla... Read More
7 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Dishwasher Is Not Cleaning Like It Should Jun. 13, 2023
Few things are more disappointing than opening the dishwasher to put away its clean contents, only t... Read More
Helping an Aging Parent and Investing in Real Estate Jun. 13, 2023
Dear Monty: We plan to build an addition to our current home. Our home is ranch style with a walkout... 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
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 05, 2023
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
Great Tips From My Great Readers! May. 24, 2023
With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geare... Read More
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint May. 18, 2023
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum flo... Read More
Home Offices Apr. 29, 2023
More and more professionals and business owners are choosing to work from home, from a couple of hou... Read More
Embrace Life Apr. 22, 2023
Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the inevitable conversation about down... Read More
