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How to Stop Hating Your Carpet Oct. 31, 2018
When we remodeled our home, we replaced some of the carpet with dark hardwood. What a revelation. No... Read More
How to Make Your Own Dusting Spray Jul. 12, 2018
Let's talk about dust, shall we? I'm not fond of it. As I write, every flat surface in my home has a... Read More
The Clean Kitchen Challenge Jul. 04, 2018
I've got kitchen cleaning and reorganization on my mind. That's because at this moment, I do not hav... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Dip-It for Percolators, Laminate Floors and Unscented Dawn Nov. 30, 2017
Q: I purchased an electric coffee percolator several years ago. It's still working fine, but now I'm... Read More
Divided Attention Oct. 25, 2017
Dear Annie: My husband and I have had a cat for two years, and it is amazing how close we are to tha... Read More
Married Couples With Children and Jobs Cause Income Inequality Sep. 20, 2017
Liberals talk about "income inequality" as if it is caused by insufficient government action —... Read More
Fire Extinguisher Safety Zone, Super-Useful Website and Handy Vacuum Tool Mar. 07, 2017
What do fire extinguishers, hard-to-find phone numbers and handy dandy cleaning tools have in common... Read More
Food Cost-Cutting for Every Lifestyle Mar. 02, 2017
Ever wonder why you never have enough money to save money? I'm talking about taking money from every... Read More
Make-It-Yourself Furniture Polish Is Cheaper, Better and Healthier Mar. 01, 2017
Not long ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a make-it-yourself furniture polish recipe. S... Read More
Wool Dryer Balls Are Safe for People and Dryers, Plus a Privacy Trick Feb. 28, 2017
Dear Mary: The wool dryer balls sound interesting, but what if a person is allergic to wool? I am al... Read More
Classic Ann Landers Feb. 26, 2017
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More
5 Killer Make-Your-Own Cleaning Products Feb. 09, 2017
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper and healthier and g... Read More
The Wonders of Hydrogen Peroxide Nov. 22, 2016
A few days ago, I got a message that reminded me about the wonders of an ordinary product most peopl... Read More
Finding the Confidence to Do Household Repairs Yourself Nov. 21, 2016
Figuring out how to install a new tile floor in the family room paid off big for my friend Mary Broc... 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
How to Clean Painted Wood Floors Sep. 19, 2016
A message in my inbox this week came from Joan. She asked, "What is the best way to clean a very gri... Read More
Get Pet Hair and Fragrance Buildup Out of the Laundry Sep. 14, 2016
DEAR MARY: I am one of your millions of fans. Your insight, tips, products and recipes are terrific.... Read More
Need Cleaning Supplies? Check the Pantry Jul. 18, 2016
The next time you need cleaning supplies take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already have... Read More
Help! My Shark Vacuum Is Acting Awkward and Stubborn Jul. 13, 2016
Did you hear about the shark incident in Florida? A young woman was bit by a nurse shark last month ... Read More
10 Things to Know About Lestoil Jul. 12, 2016
Have you ever found something and wondered, "Where has this been all my life?" That was my reactio... Read More
