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10 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Using Ordinary Stuff In Your Pantry Apr. 27, 2022
Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it's also fun to learn just how fa... Read More
How to Use Citric Acid to Clean, Descale and Restore Just About Anything Apr. 26, 2022
Over the past month or so, I've been on a tear to discover all I can about citric acid. What I've le... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Credit Reports, Storing Potatoes, Deadbeat Relatives Apr. 25, 2022
I don't really have a mailbag, but it would be fun if I did. What I do have is a file named "EC Mail... Read More
A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money Apr. 20, 2022
If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repai... Read More
Simple Solutions for 3 Common Laundry Problems Apr. 19, 2022
STINKY TOWELS AND CLOTHES No matter how many times you wash those items, you just cannot get rid of ... Read More
What to Do With Your Tax Refund Apr. 18, 2022
Tax time: that interesting time of year when ordinarily smart people begin to make really dumb finan... Read More
Tips to Make Cooking Fun and Rewarding Apr. 13, 2022
I remember my grandmother saying, "If we didn't need food, we'd all be rich!" This may be true, but ... Read More
What Can I Do for Free? Apr. 09, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 22 years old and support myself financially, but it's very difficult. It seems like... Read More
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022
Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More
No More Sleeping Through the Alarm and More Handy Tips Apr. 05, 2022
Surprise! Instead of sharing tips you've sent to me, I've decided to hog the entire column to share ... Read More
How to Replace Lost US Savings Bonds and Other Highly Useful Tips and Tricks Mar. 30, 2022
You know those U.S. Savings Bonds, the ones you gave your kids but now cannot be found? Today I have... Read More
How to Get More Miles Out of a Tank of Gas Mar. 29, 2022
I can sum up my response to the soaring price of gasoline in just one word: aargh! While waiting for... Read More
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control Mar. 17, 2022
There is an old adage out there that promises, "Teaching teaches the teacher." I believe that with a... Read More
Could You Go a Year Without Spending? Mar. 15, 2022
A few years back, Eric and Donna Reed shopped for groceries and household products just once for an ... Read More
The Best Inexpensive Overnight Deal in the Best Vacation Spot on Earth Mar. 10, 2022
I have traveled a lot over the years. My American Airlines account boasts 1.3 million miles. You can... Read More
When It Comes to Storing Bananas, Don't Believe Old Wives' Tales Mar. 09, 2022
For years, I believed an old wives' tale that bananas will turn black and spoil almost instantly if ... Read More
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Mar. 07, 2022
Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good indicator, businesse... Read More
Get Financially Confident, Starting Now Mar. 03, 2022
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More
Best Inexpensive Chromebook for 2022 Mar. 02, 2022
I just read something that made me laugh out loud — mostly because it's funny but also because... Read More
