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Why Scientists Are Hellbent on Helping the Hellbenders Jul. 11, 2025
When I first heard about eastern hellbenders, I thought they sounded like a motorcycle gang, not lar... Read More
How to Remove Stains on Aluminum Cookware After an Unfortunate Trip Through the Dishwasher Mar. 14, 2024
When aluminum pans get stained and discolored from frequent use, it's time for a thorough cleaning. ... Read More
How to Clean Suede Shoes and Keep Them Looking Sharp Mar. 11, 2024
Suede shoes are a timeless fashion statement, but let's face it, they're not the easiest to keep cle... Read More
How to Clean Your Home With Vinegar Feb. 19, 2024
Here's some good news: You don't need to break the bank to keep your home sparkling clean and disinf... Read More
An Easy Solution for a Big Oops! Feb. 08, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: Help! I dripped latex paint on my new carpeting and discovered it too late. It drie... Read More
Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains Oct. 12, 2023
Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of... Read More
Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry Oct. 02, 2023
That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have n... Read More
Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries -- and How to Solve Them Sep. 28, 2023
Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there i... Read More
I Tried Dozens of Methods to Clean Kitchen Counters -- This Is the One I'm Excited About Jul. 12, 2023
A kitchen counter is more than just a surface for cooking and meal preparation. In many homes, the k... 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
Dear Cheapskate: Drowning in Debt, Bouquet Garni How-To, Quilt Rescue Apr. 05, 2023
It's mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions from my dear rea... 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
How to Remove Salt Stains on Leather Boots Mar. 01, 2023
Salt. It's mandatory in a human diet. But in other situations, salt can be as destructive as it is n... 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
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
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Nov. 22, 2022
Our favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't t... Read More
A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips Nov. 21, 2022
It was a lovely meal. The conversation was engaging, the entree delightful. A good time was had by a... 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
