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Ask Me Anything: Cost of Ice, DIY Whipped Butter, Elderly Turkey, EC en Espanol Dec. 14, 2022
Dear Mary: My husband says that it costs more to make ice in the freezer than to buy it in bags. I f... Read More
More Gift Ideas Dec. 14, 2022
If you have been reading this Greener View column for a while, you know I have a "glove" affair with... Read More
Gardener Gift Ideas Dec. 07, 2022
I wish I had Sili-Seedlings seed starting trays a long time ago. Every spring, gardeners plant seeds... Read More
Home Equity Scams Dec. 06, 2022
Homeowners beware. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking around every corner. They're hungr... Read More
Cottage Style Dec. 03, 2022
Cottages — it seems they never go out of style. The simple, warm-the-heart rustic decoration o... Read More
Readers Share Creative Solutions for Chains, Stains, Sprains and More Dec. 01, 2022
I call it my mailbag, but in truth its my email inbox and lately, it's been loading up with creative... Read More
Wire Shelves Are Strong and Reasonably Priced Dec. 01, 2022
Dear James: We have many closets in our new house, but they are already a mess and full. Are wire sh... Read More
Christmas Gift Ideas Nov. 30, 2022
Well, it is that time of year again when we shop for people that we think we know well — until... Read More
Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022
Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More
Choosing a Fresh Christmas Tree Nov. 23, 2022
Q: My spouse wants an artificial Christmas tree. He says it is safer, but I think a fresh-cut one is... Read More
A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips Nov. 21, 2022
It was a lovely meal. The conversation was engaging, the entree delightful. A good time was had by a... Read More
Reverse Mortgages Explained Nov. 21, 2022
Dear Annie: With reference to a recent column in which the reader said she had lost her home to a re... Read More
My Parents Are Upset That I'm Moving Out Nov. 15, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'll turn 20 years old in January. I'm a high school graduate and I've had a good, stea... Read More
I'm Now Being Charged Because I Have a Job Nov. 14, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 19 and I live at home with my parents and three younger siblings. Both of my parent... Read More
La Vie Boheme Nov. 12, 2022
There is always a new term in the world of interior design that inspires new trends and yet another ... Read More
Wise to Do Inspection Day of Final Payment Nov. 10, 2022
Dear James: The construction of our house has just been completed. Before we make the final contract... Read More
A Big Belching House Guest Nov. 09, 2022
Our house is not haunted, but just try to tell that to our guests. "Our water heater makes funny noi... Read More
Useful Tips from Readers Nov. 08, 2022
Once again my very clever readers have reminded me that it's the little ways we avoid spending money... Read More
Bedrooms for Rest and Relaxation Nov. 05, 2022
Believe it or not, master bedrooms, not living rooms, are the most troublesome rooms to decorate for... Read More
