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Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back May. 09, 2022

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I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial... Read More

Readers Share Even More Brilliant Uses for Blue Dawn May. 04, 2022

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I'm not certain about when a subject becomes a saga, but I think sure we've crossed over into saga t... Read More

How to Use Citric Acid to Clean, Descale and Restore Just About Anything Apr. 26, 2022

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Over the past month or so, I've been on a tear to discover all I can about citric acid. What I've le... Read More

How to Detail Car Interior Using These Homemade Cleaners Feb. 09, 2022

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Remember that pristine, fresh, clean feeling of slipping behind the wheel of your new car? Knowing h... Read More

A Machine That Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic Feb. 02, 2022

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How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs — you... Read More

Simple Maintenance and Clothes Washer Repair Tips Jan. 20, 2022

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Dear James: My clothes washer leaks a little when in the drain and spin cycles. What things should I... Read More

Best Inexpensive Toaster, Eufy Customer Service, Stainless Steel Cleaner Jan. 17, 2022

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There are times when the old adage "you get what you pay for" doesn't hold up. Sometimes the less ex... Read More

Yes! You Can Put Silver in the Dishwasher Jan. 05, 2022

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Contrary to popular belief, you can put silver in the dishwasher without causing harm, provided you ... Read More

How to Clean and Care for Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful Dec. 20, 2021

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Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable... Read More

7 Reasons You Would Be Smart to Add Borax to Every Wash Load Dec. 14, 2021

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Borax, a combination of sodium, boron and oxygen, is a natural substance mined from the earth in its... Read More

Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner Dec. 07, 2021

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Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tire... Read More

Should I Loan Money to My Friend? Nov. 26, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: My best friend at work just asked to borrow some money from me; she says she needs it t... Read More

Clever Ways to Use This for That to Save Money and Simplify, Too Nov. 10, 2021

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One day, as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put th... Read More

How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death Nov. 08, 2021

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You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More

It All Comes Out in the Wash Nov. 02, 2021

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"You put that in the wrong way," I said to my husband as I stood over him, watching as he loaded the... Read More

October 29, 2021 Oct. 29, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: Six months ago, my husband, "Vern," told me he didn't love me anymore and wanted me out ... Read More

Frugal Laundry Tips That Will Save You A Fortune Oct. 28, 2021

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If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains or other kinds of annoying laundry issues, you're g... Read More

Another Brilliant Way to Use WD-40 Around the House Oct. 19, 2021

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I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass shower doors s... Read More

Readers Need to Know: Pay Down Debt or Invest? and Help! Horrible Odor in Leather Couch Oct. 14, 2021

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I love it when readers send me their questions. Today I pulled the following letters from the EC mai... Read More

3 Money Savers That Will Pay for Themselves Over and Again Oct. 11, 2021

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I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I'm drawn to tools and devices that do cool things... Read More