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Slipcovers Can Be a Bear to Get On and Off May. 25, 2016
DEAR MARY: Is there a way that I can remove a bloodstain from my black and white floral Hawaiian pri... Read More
Why Buy When You Can Borrow for Free? May. 24, 2016
My adult children are big on borrowing stuff from their parents. And from time to time they (you kno... Read More
Always Leave a Fragrance, Never an Odor May. 17, 2016
I have something very cool to share with you today, but first I have a story to share about my frien... Read More
They'll Only Buy If May. 15, 2016
Dear Edith: We put our house up for sale last week with a realtor we think is pretty good. One thing... Read More
Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month May. 12, 2016
The book title "Once-a-Month Cooking" made me laugh. Cook once a month? I didn't need a book to do t... Read More
Readers' Questions on HE Detergent, Flaxseed Oil and Vision Savings Plans May. 11, 2016
DEAR MARY: I have been making and using your concentrated laundry detergent for several years now, a... Read More
Mix Your Own Vinegar Solution and Donate Hotel Toiletries May. 04, 2016
DEAR MARY: I've noticed that the 1-gallon jug of white vinegar at the store says it's mixed with wat... Read More
What to Do With an Old Fireplace? May. 04, 2016
How can you fix a dysfunctional or ugly fireplace? This is often a predicament in very old homes whe... Read More
Readers Want the Best Inexpensive Appliances Apr. 26, 2016
DEAR MARY: What is the best refrigerator brand overall? We are ready to purchase a French-door style... Read More
Dealing with Tree Cavities Apr. 20, 2016
Q: We have a can of spray foam that says it can be used to fill cavities in tree trunks. There's a h... Read More
Nontraditional Storage Options Apr. 20, 2016
Looking for ways to create more storage space in a little house? Borrow space from nontraditional pl... Read More
Death by Clothes Dryer, One Load at a Time Apr. 19, 2016
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from inside my clothes dryer. Yuck! Where did all ... Read More
Pullout Workspace Apr. 13, 2016
Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of ... Read More
Growing Tomatoes Apr. 13, 2016
Q: Last year, all of the cauliflower heads in my garden were a yellowish-white color. I didn't reali... 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
Cheaper, Better and Faster Sparkling Windows Apr. 11, 2016
You may recall (since I can't stop talking about it) that we moved into our new home in April 2015 j... Read More
Arbor Day Tree Planting Mar. 30, 2016
Q: I am going to be planting several trees for Arbor Day. They are not too big. Their trunks will be... Read More
Spring Garden Do's and Don'ts Mar. 09, 2016
The weather forecasters said there would be two different storms and lots of snow this March, but sp... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden Feb. 17, 2016
Vegetable gardening can be a relaxing hobby for the whole family, especially if it is planned with a... Read More
