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Is Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe to Use in Today's Washing Machines? Aug. 12, 2020
It's been many years now since I switched from commercial laundry detergent to making my own powdere... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Orajel to Stain Removers to VIP Treatment at the Store Aug. 05, 2020
ORAJEL NOT JUST FOR MOUTHS Our teenage daughter badly stubbed her toe, and we needed to clip the nai... Read More
All You Need to Know to Fire Up the BBQ and Get Grilling Jun. 25, 2020
Assuming I'm not the only one who fails to do a deep clean on the outdoor grill after every use, tod... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 24, 2020
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 22, 2020
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
On Getting Organized May. 25, 2020
Think you might tend to be slightly unorganized? Let's take this little quiz to find out! Have you ... Read More
Microfiber Cloths and Why They Work Like Magic May. 20, 2020
There's nothing like microfiber for cleaning just about any surface in and around the house. If you'... Read More
How to Steam Clean Your Microwave Apr. 27, 2020
There's no doubt about it; I've got spring fever. My daffodils are peeking their tiny heads through ... Read More
How to Disinfect Your Phone, Device, Laptop and Keyboard Apr. 21, 2020
The continuing onslaught of coronavirus news has a lot of us on edge. We continue to be told to wash... Read More
9 Remarkable Ways to Use Blue Dawn Outside the Kitchen Apr. 08, 2020
Take a look under the sink where you keep your cleaning products. Do you see a bottle of Blue Dawn d... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Luxury Taxes to Quick Scissor-Sharpening Mar. 25, 2020
Over the years, I've noticed something. People who live comfortably do not do so because they are pa... Read More
5 Top Tips to Corral Toys Mar. 03, 2020
If the toy invasion hasn't begun, brace yourself. It starts innocently enough, probably with some cu... Read More
Embrace Life Feb. 15, 2020
Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the inevitable conversation about down... Read More
Answers to Readers Questions on Best Ways to Clean Your Steam Iron and Countertops Feb. 03, 2020
These days, there's a pricey product available to clean just about anything. But why spend the money... Read More
Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Clean and Fresh Dec. 25, 2019
When it comes to housekeeping, there's nothing quite so lovely as the smell of nothing. That's the w... Read More
Clean Window Glass With Squeegee Like a Professional Dec. 05, 2019
Dear James: I have been living in my new home for about three months, and I cannot believe how dirty... Read More
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Dec. 04, 2019
Favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't think... Read More
9 Surprising Things You Can Clean With a Clothes Steamer Nov. 18, 2019
A compact clothes steamer is handy for removing wrinkles and stale odors from fabric, but is that al... Read More
How to Clean Baking Sheets so They Look New! Nov. 13, 2019
They come in sizes big and small, rimmed or without sides. We use them to bake just about anything, ... Read More
How to Organize a Closet in 5 Easy Steps Oct. 28, 2019
What's behind your closet door? Orderly rows of shoes, stacks of folded T-shirts and hanging clothes... Read More
