My design professor in college often said that problems should be thought of as sources of creative ideas! His motto was: “Turn a defect into an effect!” ...

Ashley, use equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and wipe clean. Or make a ...

Dear Heloise: Earlier today, my handyman told me that when I replace a light bulb, I should rub a little petroleum jelly on ...

Cassie, a deeper color of yolk simply means that the hen had a diet high in “carotenoids.” The hen may have had a varied diet but specifically one that was rich in yellow corn and alfalfa. However, ...

Dear Heloise: Some years ago, I found out a way to make a nontoxic weed killer. In a bucket, combine 2 cups of Epsom salt, 1/4 cup of dishwashing liquid, and a gallon of white vinegar. After mixing it ...

I occasionally have scorched food stuck in the bottom of a pan. Instead of trying to scrub away this brown stuck-on food ...

I recently bought a dozen eggs, and the yolks were a much deeper yellow — in fact, an almost orange color. Are they OK to eat ...

Phyllis asked how she can use up coffee grounds. In addition to the flowers you mentioned, coffee grounds serve as a terrific ...

I live in a waterfront home on a lake, and I have a large dock on the water. During the summer, we get hundreds of spiders on ...

My design professor in college often said that problems should be thought of as sources of creative ideas! His motto was: “Turn a defect into an effect!” ...

I totally agree that no one should give their Medicare card number to anyone over the phone who calls them and asks for it.

DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced single mom who just purchased a new home. My 23-year-old daughter came home from college a few ...