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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
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
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
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
Organizing Your Home Jun. 19, 2021
Well-decorated rooms depend on a sharp sense of order, but living in a clutter-free environment requ... 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
Are You Ready to Make the Switch to Induction Cooking? May. 31, 2021
During the 18 months that we lived in a tiny apartment in anticipation of our move from California t... Read More
More Kitchen Hacks You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner May. 13, 2021
Here is a wonderfully creative collection of tips that spotlight my readers' resourcefulness and int... Read More
I'm a 'Kitchen Kitten' at 17! Dec. 18, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I want to be a chef when I grow up! I love to cook, and I'm good at it. I also like to ... Read More
Lower-Cost Plastic Plumbing Is Easy To Use Nov. 26, 2020
Dear James: My brother is the contractor/builder of our new house. He will let us do some of the wor... Read More
Budget-Minded Kitchen Remodeling Nov. 05, 2020
Dear James: I am on a fairly tight budget, but I really want to remodel my kitchen to make it more f... Read More
Durable Concrete Countertops Are Easy To Make Oct. 22, 2020
Dear James: I saw decorative concrete countertops at a home show, and I want to try it myself. What ... Read More
A Glimpse Into the Kitchen of Language Oct. 14, 2020
We often create words in the same way we prepare delicious foods: We slice them, dice them, season t... Read More
5 Top Tips to Get Kids Cooking Jun. 23, 2020
Like many Americans, my family and I haven't seen the inside of a restaurant since mid-March. We've ... Read More
Best Ever No-Yeast Homemade Bread May. 18, 2020
Hot, homemade bread with no yeast, no eggs, no oil and no sugar. For hardcore bread lovers, that may... 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
Best Inexpensive Can Openers Apr. 07, 2020
A can opener. A simple tool that is mandatory for every kitchen. Whether you're a student living in ... Read More
Dad Fires Up His 'Range' Rover Jan. 22, 2020
My 23-year-old daughter called me the other day to tell me that her landlord had provided a "new ove... Read More
