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Should We Fix Our Home Up Before Selling? Aug. 31, 2021
Dear Monty: We recently read an article urging homeowners to update their homes before putting them ... Read More
Do I Need to Drink Filtered Water or Is the Tap OK? Aug. 30, 2021
These days, a trip to the grocery store requires nerves of steel. The cost of everything, it seems, ... Read More
Cleaning Tips and Tricks That Promise to Cut Costs and Save Time Aug. 26, 2021
Cleaning is the one chore that most of us dread, but we all know it has to be done. And while none o... Read More
3 Ways to Clean a Bathtub That Are Easy on the Back and Knees Aug. 24, 2021
Cleaning the bathtub is one of those housekeeping chores that's more pain than pleasure for those wi... Read More
QA: Laundering Big Items, Where to Sell Books, When to Cancel Term Life Insurance and More Aug. 23, 2021
Dear Mary: It's summertime and I would like to wash the large blankets and comforters on the beds, b... Read More
7 Pleasantly Surprising Reasons to Decorate with Houseplants Aug. 09, 2021
There's something warm and inviting about a well-placed, thriving houseplant. Experts call this "int... Read More
Life in a Crowded Nest Aug. 04, 2021
It used to be that kids reaching adulthood could not wait to leave home and be on their own. That wo... Read More
A Casserole Connoisseur's Guide to Healthy Substitutions Aug. 02, 2021
I grew up in church, literally. My father, the minister, saw to it that the preacher's kids never mi... Read More
7 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in the House Jul. 29, 2021
Flies are a nearly unavoidable nuisance in most homes, especially during the warmer months of the ye... Read More
Does For-sale-by-owner Work? Jul. 27, 2021
Dear Monty: I recently read an article that lambasted homeowners for even thinking about selling on ... Read More
Help! My White Leather Couch Reeks of Smoke Jul. 26, 2021
Dear Mary: I found a great deal on a gorgeous couch at an estate sale. It is upholstered in white le... Read More
Surprising Other Uses for Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Jul. 20, 2021
It's no secret that dishwasher detergent is specifically formulated to be used in automatic dishwash... Read More
To My Laundry Chair: I Couldn't Have Done It Without You Jul. 17, 2021
For years, we had a lovely furniture showpiece in the bedroom. The microfiber chair from Crate and B... Read More
6 Ways to Do-It-Yourself Home Search Jul. 06, 2021
Dear Monty: We want to buy a home, but we have been outbid twice already. Agents say few homes are c... Read More
Baby Steps Lead From Clutter to Calm Jun. 28, 2021
Recently, I read about a couple who live in Oklahoma City. They don't have a lot of clutter in their... Read More
The Big Move: Part 1 Jun. 25, 2021
For years, comedians have joked about young adults being "slackers" who move back home and mooch off... Read More
Homebuyer Turn-ons and Turn-offs Jun. 09, 2021
Thankfully, not every buyer has the same taste. There was an old expression that people would use wh... Read More
How to Clean Gunk and Grime From Kitchen Cabinets Jun. 02, 2021
Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets, whether painted o... Read More
Renovation Tips May. 15, 2021
Converting an old house into a luxurious dwelling that includes everything that you have always imag... Read More
