When I make coffee, I get an oily film at the top, and I don’t know what causes it. It tastes OK, but still has an oily top.

I read with interest Julie G.’s letter, from Tucson, Arizona, about being overwhelmed with letters from charities. My mom, ...

If you like to kick off your shoes as soon as you get home, that’s fine, but wear a pair of socks around the house. The oil ...

One of my frustrations during the holidays is finding replacement bulbs for strings of lights, because they are mostly ...

Dear Heloise: When I was growing up, my family always used bay leaves to keep bugs out of the pantry. We also put it in the ...

A recent letter mentioned things to clean with toothpaste. I just found that my toothpaste contains xylitol, which can be ...

I was a nail-biter for a little over 50 years, until my wife suggested that I should come with her to the nail salon ...

The holidays are just around the corner, and most people like to light candles to set the holiday mood or drown out other ...

I boiled as many potatoes as I could in my 8-1/2-quart aluminum pot, and the potatoes turned the inside of my pot black.

When the mixture is smooth, remove it from the microwave and stir in the nuts. Spread the fudge into a buttered 9-by-5-inch ...

Dear Heloise: When I have company staying overnight, I stage their bedroom and bathroom for convenience, not beauty. Guests ...

The gift-giving season is almost upon us, and I’d like to share some suggestions on gift-giving for your readers.