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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
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
Make Your Own Highly Effective Cleaning Products for Pennies to Save Dollars May. 29, 2023
The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More
It's Shocking How Much Dirt Some Vacuums Miss Apr. 20, 2023
Perhaps this has happened to you: You've lived with carpeting, and then for one reason or another yo... Read More
When Less Is Best Mar. 23, 2023
The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you... Read More
How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom Mar. 06, 2023
If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grim... Read More
Hotel Rooms That Make Stuff Disappear Feb. 15, 2023
I am embarrassed to admit how many personal items I've left behind in hotel rooms over the years. I'... Read More
Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems Jan. 30, 2023
I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that's cluttering ... Read More
Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind Jan. 26, 2023
Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I'm a happy camper. I am always on... Read More
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank Dec. 15, 2022
Today's topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent ... Read More
Readers Share Creative Solutions for Chains, Stains, Sprains and More Dec. 01, 2022
I call it my mailbag, but in truth its my email inbox and lately, it's been loading up with creative... Read More
Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022
Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More
Useful Tips from Readers Nov. 08, 2022
Once again my very clever readers have reminded me that it's the little ways we avoid spending money... Read More
Teen Twins Don't Help Out at Home Oct. 25, 2022
Dear Annie: My younger brother and sister are twins, and they just turned 17. I am writing to you be... Read More
Physical and Emotional Clutter Oct. 20, 2022
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sa... Read More
Responding to the Superbug Crisis Oct. 19, 2022
Hospital rooms, operating rooms and medical equipment are so inadequately cleaned that any patient g... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
The Itsy-Bitsy, Cranky-Wanky Spider Jul. 12, 2022
One of the things you have to put up with in an old house is lots of old spiders. Well, technically,... Read More
Don't Rely on Vinegar to Disinfect Jun. 23, 2022
Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can... Read More
Help! I Have Issues With Your Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner Jun. 06, 2022
If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and g... Read More
