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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
Essential Gear for a College Dorm Room Sep. 07, 2021
It's been a number of years since I moved into a college dorm room. My memories of college life are ... 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 to Have a Successful Garage Sale Sep. 01, 2021
Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need, or you want to raise some cash ... 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
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
Meet Your Own Personal Loan Shark Aug. 25, 2021
Imagine paying outrageous amounts of interest to a greedy finance company and loving every minute of... 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
Values are More Often Caught Than Taught Aug. 19, 2021
Bents, characteristics, abilities and tendencies are the conduits through which you can pass your va... Read More
Worst and Best Ways to Clean Your Eyeglasses Aug. 18, 2021
You just paid a small fortune for new eyeglasses. On top of the cost for prescription lenses and fas... Read More
Simple Secrets for Grilling Cheap Cuts of Meat Aug. 17, 2021
Getting our outdoor grill cleaned, polished and ready for summer got me thinking about how much fun ... Read More
How to Unshrink a Sweater, Paying Taxes and More Aug. 16, 2021
I love it when I open my email to find a question that makes me go "Oh, boy. Do I know about that fe... Read More
How to Get Back at Your Creditors Aug. 12, 2021
Late fees, punitive interest rates, over-limit fees, loading up your credit report with negative inf... Read More
11 'Cool' Summer Tips, Tricks and Hacks Aug. 11, 2021
Whatever summer adventures you have planned — to the beach, pool, campground or even your own ... Read More
Simple Ways to Stretch Your Mobile Data Plan Limits Aug. 10, 2021
Unlimited data plans for smartphones are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Even if you've manage... 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
