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Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind Jan. 26, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I'm a happy camper. I am always on... Read More

Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food Jan. 25, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

My vacuum sealing machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to ext... Read More

Dreaming of an Organized Garage Jan. 24, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

I like an organized home. When things get all chaotic and messy, I find that my mind kind of gets th... Read More

How to Properly Store Dry, Fresh and Cooked Pasta Jan. 23, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

I'm one lucky gal. My husband's favorite menu item is pasta — any shape or recipe. He would op... Read More

All-America Selections Flower Winners for 2023 Jan. 04, 2023

A Greener View

One way that I know a plant could work well in my garden is by looking for the red, white and blue l... Read More

Is Your Decorating Depressing You? Dec. 31, 2022

The Art of Design

From time to time, at a cocktail party or when visiting a friend, someone will corner me and confess... Read More

Apparently, the French Don't Floss Dec. 28, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

One of the benefits of getting out of debt and working 90-hour weeks (perhaps I exaggerate but only ... Read More

Artfully Placing Your Art Dec. 24, 2022

The Art of Design

No design project is quite finished without art. It's the final touch, like putting on jewelry. The ... Read More

Ask Me Anything: Cost of Ice, DIY Whipped Butter, Elderly Turkey, EC en Espanol Dec. 14, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: My husband says that it costs more to make ice in the freezer than to buy it in bags. I f... Read More

More Gift Ideas Dec. 14, 2022

A Greener View

If you have been reading this Greener View column for a while, you know I have a "glove" affair with... Read More

Gardener Gift Ideas Dec. 07, 2022

A Greener View

I wish I had Sili-Seedlings seed starting trays a long time ago. Every spring, gardeners plant seeds... Read More

Home Equity Scams Dec. 06, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Homeowners beware. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking around every corner. They're hungr... Read More

Cottage Style Dec. 03, 2022

The Art of Design

Cottages — it seems they never go out of style. The simple, warm-the-heart rustic decoration o... Read More

Readers Share Creative Solutions for Chains, Stains, Sprains and More Dec. 01, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

I call it my mailbag, but in truth its my email inbox and lately, it's been loading up with creative... Read More

Wire Shelves Are Strong and Reasonably Priced Dec. 01, 2022

Here's How

Dear James: We have many closets in our new house, but they are already a mess and full. Are wire sh... Read More

Christmas Gift Ideas Nov. 30, 2022

A Greener View

Well, it is that time of year again when we shop for people that we think we know well — until... Read More

Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More

The Chair Nov. 23, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

When I tell you that I am a born-messy, for whom the years have magnified that trait, it is not with... Read More

Choosing a Fresh Christmas Tree Nov. 23, 2022

A Greener View

Q: My spouse wants an artificial Christmas tree. He says it is safer, but I think a fresh-cut one is... Read More

A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips Nov. 21, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

It was a lovely meal. The conversation was engaging, the entree delightful. A good time was had by a... Read More