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More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 26, 2023
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
Tips for Building a Screened Porch Jun. 22, 2023
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch... Read More
When Not to File an Insurance Claim Jun. 15, 2023
Insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the bla... Read More
7 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Dishwasher Is Not Cleaning Like It Should Jun. 13, 2023
Few things are more disappointing than opening the dishwasher to put away its clean contents, only t... Read More
Helping an Aging Parent and Investing in Real Estate Jun. 13, 2023
Dear Monty: We plan to build an addition to our current home. Our home is ranch style with a walkout... Read More
These 7 Plants Are Natural Repellents to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Home Jun. 12, 2023
Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselve... Read More
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 05, 2023
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
Great Tips From My Great Readers! May. 24, 2023
With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geare... Read More
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint May. 18, 2023
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum flo... Read More
Home Offices Apr. 29, 2023
More and more professionals and business owners are choosing to work from home, from a couple of hou... Read More
Embrace Life Apr. 22, 2023
Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the inevitable conversation about down... Read More
It's Shocking How Much Dirt Some Vacuums Miss Apr. 20, 2023
Perhaps this has happened to you: You've lived with carpeting, and then for one reason or another yo... Read More
Preferred Color Apr. 15, 2023
Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institut... Read More
Moving Again? Apr. 08, 2023
I can't believe I'm moving again. It's been five years in my current condo, but an empty nest is not... Read More
Focusing on a Focal Point Apr. 01, 2023
Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick ... Read More
When Less Is Best Mar. 23, 2023
The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you... Read More
It's So Palm Beach! Mar. 18, 2023
Palm Beach: Just the sound of the name is powerful enough to conjure visions of beautiful estates, s... Read More
The Power of Black Mar. 11, 2023
Black is used by designers all over the world. Industrial designers use it to accent shiny and polis... Read More
Ceramic Tile Kitchen Floor Mar. 09, 2023
Dear James: My linoleum kitchen floor is worn, and I want to replace it with ceramic tile. The floor... Read More
