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13 Ways to Use Vinegar that Will Surprise You! Jun. 20, 2019
It's cheap. It's available in every supermarket and home center in the universe. And it's so useful ... Read More
How to Clean a Shark Vacuum and its Filters May. 15, 2019
You know by now just how much I love my Shark vacuum cleaner. And given my readers' letters and comm... Read More
How to Get Sparkle in a Vase and Piddle out of Carpet Mar. 27, 2019
The longer I live, the more convinced I am that there are at least two ways to deal with every house... Read More
How to Unclog a Drain Yourself Without Caustic Chemicals Mar. 26, 2019
A plugged-up sink, shower or tub drain sends most people running for either a bottle of caustic drai... Read More
Quick and Easy Tips to Slash Your Home Heating Costs Mar. 12, 2019
Today, I have easy tips for you to cut your heating bill by 20 percent or more. None require more th... Read More
Favorite Stick Vac Just Got a New Name Mar. 06, 2019
Faithful readers know that in my spare time, I love to knit. And when I say love, let's just say I'm... Read More
How to Bag a Bargain on Leather Belts, Plus More Great Reader Tips Feb. 12, 2019
Today I am especially impressed, if not excited, by the cool and very useful money- and time-saving ... Read More
A Machine That Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic Jan. 23, 2019
How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs — you... Read More
Best Inexpensive Toaster, Eufy Customer Service, Stainless Steel Cleaner Jan. 14, 2019
There are times when the old adage "you get what you pay for" doesn't hold up. Sometimes the less ex... Read More
You Can Use This for That in the Kitchen Dec. 25, 2018
Over the years, I have been uniquely privileged to sit under the personal tutelage of world-famous g... Read More
Please, Can't Someone Make a Decent Steam Iron?! Dec. 20, 2018
I just asked Siri*, "How do most people relax?" She rattled off a list of activities including "Nosh... Read More
The Best Small Appliances Jul. 05, 2017
Small homes are expected to dominate some parts of the real estate market in the coming year, accord... Read More
Let's Talk Induction Cooking, Shall We? Dec. 22, 2016
I have to tell you that receiving the following message put the biggest smile on my face. Induction ... Read More
Best Inexpensive Kitchen Knife Set Oct. 24, 2016
If your kitchen is anything close to typical, it is likely furnished with a few mismatched pots and ... Read More
I'm a Compulsive Chopper Sep. 07, 2016
I just did something I haven't done in years. I took the weekend and the holiday off. It was wonde... Read More
Fear of Unknown Appliances Aug. 10, 2016
Apartment units under 500 square feet, also known as microunits, are gaining popularity in urban cit... Read More
How Can We Get a Good Hot Cup of Coffee? Jun. 22, 2016
So, you like coffee — a lot. Me, too. I like it so much that I'm a home roaster and an importe... 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
Manual Labor Feb. 25, 2016
Man versus man. Man versus nature. Man versus himself. These, we learned in high school English, are... Read More
