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Today's Kitchen Dec. 04, 2021
The kitchen is the heart of the house. Increasingly important and more frequented, kitchens have gon... Read More
There Can Be Problems When Replacing Old Hardwood Floors Dec. 02, 2021
Dear James: The old hardwood floors in my parents' house are a mess. I would like to repair them and... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the Cost to Heat Your Home This Winter Nov. 30, 2021
By now, it's no secret that home heating costs in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket this winter. Wh... Read More
Rules Are Meant to Be Broken Nov. 27, 2021
Interior design and decorating are somewhat bound by rules developed overtime to regulate housekeepi... Read More
A Pie Story Nov. 26, 2021
Donald Trump has not been reinstated as president; dark forces continue to conceal Hillary's emails;... Read More
Clever Ways to Use This for That to Save Money and Simplify, Too Nov. 10, 2021
One day, as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put th... Read More
Is It Just Me Or Is It Cold in Here? Nov. 09, 2021
The news isn't good, but better we know so we can get ready for what's coming rather than to be caug... Read More
Even More Great Reader Tips Nov. 04, 2021
Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey — and time-con... Read More
Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Nov. 01, 2021
Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble acro... Read More
The Best Space Heaters to Keep Heating Costs Under Control Oct. 27, 2021
Even though winter is still weeks away, we need to brace now for a rude surprise coming soon. I'm ta... Read More
Family Is Where You Are Oct. 24, 2021
Dear Annie: I identified with the military family who was expected to go to their parents' homes for... Read More
3 Money Savers That Will Pay for Themselves Over and Again Oct. 11, 2021
I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I'm drawn to tools and devices that do cool things... Read More
Asking Questions of the Places You Belong Oct. 03, 2021
It's those lies that you tell when dating that catch up to you when you're married. One of the earli... Read More
Knowing Your Cleaning Products Is Good for Your Health and Wealth Sep. 23, 2021
Two women. Different locations. Same accident. Both were using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cl... Read More
Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread Sep. 20, 2021
If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule number one is so simple it woul... Read More
A Guide for How to Be a Gracious Houseguest Sep. 09, 2021
It was shocking, if not surreal. The email was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognize... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Help! My White Laundry Is Coming out Dingy and Gray, and Which Size Instant Pot? Sep. 08, 2021
Dear Mary: How can I whiten my whites? I have well water, and I use homemade laundry detergent. But ... Read More
7 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Sep. 06, 2021
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite; they transmit terrible diseases to people and pets; and f... Read More
Frozen Assets, Stand-Up Chicken and More Great Reader Tips Sep. 02, 2021
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
How Clearing Out Clutter Can Improve Your Life Aug. 31, 2021
Getting organized is like dieting. Everyone knows how to do it, but the problem is getting around to... Read More
