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How Can We Get a Good Hot Cup of Coffee? Jun. 22, 2016
So, you like coffee — a lot. Me, too. I like it so much that I'm a home roaster and an importe... Read More
Can't Remove the Carpet Stain? Cut it Out! Jun. 20, 2016
DEAR MARY: How can I fix carpet that has bleach spots on it? I tried using a fabric pen that's about... Read More
Solutions for Smelly Sponges and Grimy Cabinets, and a Warehouse-Club Dilemma Jun. 15, 2016
DEAR MARY: I was wondering if you know of a quick and easy method to prevent dish scrubbers (like th... Read More
Investor Offers for out-of-State Property Jun. 12, 2016
Dear Edith: Our deceased parents left us a home in a state in which we no longer live. We have no in... Read More
The High Cost of Clutter Jun. 08, 2016
OK, I'll confess right upfront. I'm a clutterbug. However, unlike other clutterbugs, I don't hang on... Read More
Make Room for Dining Table Jun. 01, 2016
There is nothing more fun than spending a leisurely Saturday rearranging furniture. But when you're ... Read More
How Much to Offer May. 22, 2016
Dear Ms. Lank: We are looking for our first home, and we would like some guidelines on how much to o... Read More
My Top 5 Favorite Homemade Cleaning Solutions Feb. 23, 2016
If there's one area that you can cut down in household spending, it's household cleaners. The cost o... Read More
Creating a Home Jan. 30, 2016
Who says your house has to look a certain way? Your home isn't a movie set, it also isn't museum. Yo... Read More
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Jan. 27, 2016
Dear Carrie: I'm thinking of refinancing my mortgage since I know interest rates are going up. Does... Read More
Owning a Home -- From Mortgage to Showers Dec. 13, 2015
Dear Edith: I own a home worth $150,000 — all paid, no mortgage and in excellent shape. My onl... Read More
Key Reasons for Strong Home Ownership Desire Nov. 02, 2015
It's commonly known that most people want to own their residence, and are willing to make major sacr... Read More
Tragic School Stories Feb. 04, 2015
New York's schools are the most segregated in the nation, and the state needs remedies right away. T... Read More
Balancing the Old and the New Dec. 26, 2014
The week between Christmas and New Year's used to be one of my favorites. It was my end-of-year resp... Read More
Ending Life on Your Terms Sep. 23, 2014
The low point of the Obamacare debate — and there was much probing of the floor — had to... Read More
Do We Need a Place Called Home? Sep. 11, 2014
There's this scene in Shakespeare where the straight-talking Rosalind tries to make sense of Jaques,... Read More
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