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For Every Problem There's WD-40 Oct. 11, 2016
It's not new. The blue-and-yellow can is about as familiar as anything I remember from my childhood.... 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
Party in the Delivery Room Oct. 07, 2016
Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old woman with two toddlers. My husband, "Clark," works during the day, a... 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
Get Rid of Annoying Insects Fast and Easy Without Poisons Aug. 01, 2016
Got insects like ants, centipedes, cockroaches, silverfish, fleas, even — gasp! — bedbug... 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
Readers Share Secrets Jul. 07, 2016
Here are some more tips from my readers on ways to make everyday chores a bit simpler and easier. R... Read More
How to Deal with Extremely Offensive Odors Jun. 27, 2016
Many years ago, Nok-Out and I met completely by accident. We found each other during my desperate se... Read More
Cool Things Readers Do to Save Time and Money Every Day Jun. 21, 2016
If you are taking salad for lunch, pour the amount of dressing you will need into a small plastic ba... Read More
Can't Remove the Carpet Stain? Cut it Out! Jun. 20, 2016
DEAR MARY: How can I fix carpet that has bleach spots on it? I tried using a fabric pen that's about... Read More
Solutions for Smelly Sponges and Grimy Cabinets, and a Warehouse-Club Dilemma Jun. 15, 2016
DEAR MARY: I was wondering if you know of a quick and easy method to prevent dish scrubbers (like th... Read More
Would You Haul a $750 Sofa to the Dump or Spend $50 to Fix it? Jun. 06, 2016
Try to imagine this scenario: You spend $750 on a new sofa and chair — not on a whim, but afte... Read More
How to Squirrel-Proof a Bird Feeder Apr. 12, 2016
I was recently shopping for a bird feeder for a dear friend. I learned quickly that squirrels are nu... Read More
Readers Invited to Reveal Favorite Do-It-Yourself Tools and Products Mar. 08, 2016
Just this week, I received a letter with very helpful information and a suggestion for how all of yo... Read More
How to Clean a Shark Vacuum and Filters Feb. 24, 2016
You know how much I love my Shark vacuum cleaner. And, given letters I have received from my readers... Read More
Spiteful Sister Jan. 09, 2016
Dear Annie: I'm a 70-year-old woman, respectable, attractive, well-educated, retired and totally sel... Read More
Golf Ball Goofballs Dec. 31, 2015
Dear Annie: I can't believe your response to the letter from "Between a Golf Ball and a Hard Place,"... Read More
Hitting From the Rough Dec. 02, 2015
Dear Annie: Please help settle a dispute between my wife and me. I have been an avid golf player for... Read More
