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Simple-To-Build Doghouse Feb. 22, 2024
Dear James: We have a dog that spends much of his time outdoors in our fenced yard, so we need to bu... Read More
Make Proper Angle Cuts on Crown Molding Feb. 15, 2024
Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the... Read More
Install a Locking Storm Door Handle Yourself Feb. 08, 2024
Dear James: The handle and lock on my back storm/screen door has broken from years of use. Is that s... Read More
Hang a Ceiling Fan Properly and Safely Feb. 01, 2024
Dear James: I bought a ceiling fan two summers ago and am just getting around to installing it this ... Read More
Make a Simple Extra Loft Bed Jan. 25, 2024
Dear James: I am thinking about converting a small storage room into an extra bedroom for my son. Ad... Read More
Replace Old Fixture With Track Lighting Jan. 18, 2024
Dear James: I think track lighting would be a good alternative to my old ceiling fixtures in my kitc... Read More
Add Solid-Surface Countertop Yourself Jan. 11, 2024
Dear James: My kitchen needs a new countertop and I want something that is attractive and durable. W... Read More
Talking Money With Adult Children Jul. 19, 2023
Dear Annie: I would like to add to your advice to the mom whose 22-year-old daughter wants to move i... Read More
How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More Nov. 07, 2022
Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of "blue jeans softener" in a store that has since gone out of bus... Read More
Unsure How to Address Grandchild's New Pronouns Oct. 17, 2022
Dear Annie: I am 60 years old, and my husband is 65. When we are out together, he stares at younger ... Read More
How to Painlessly Declutter and Organize Your Home in 10 Minutes Oct. 06, 2022
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, ... Read More
3 Easy Steps to Curb the Disease to Please Sep. 15, 2022
I could never be a medical transcriptionist. It's not the typing or the doctors' handwriting that wo... Read More
How to Use Your New Instant Pot -- It's Safe and Simple Sep. 14, 2022
About 25 years ago, there was a pressure cooker renaissance in America. Our grandmothers knew the da... Read More
The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started -- Quick and Easy! Sep. 08, 2022
So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produc... Read More
You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022
This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... Read More
How To Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022
While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More
How To Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide Aug. 15, 2022
The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be clean... Read More
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies Jul. 07, 2022
It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their price... Read More
A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage Jul. 05, 2022
Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less ti... Read More
A Reliable Method to Compare Prices of Toilet Paper Jul. 04, 2022
Over the years, I've received thousands of money-saving tips from readers — many of which I've... Read More
