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14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Mar. 07, 2022
Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good indicator, businesse... Read More
Keep Important Papers in the Freezer Mar. 01, 2022
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
Paint Savvy Feb. 19, 2022
How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is ap... Read More
Should You Lend Money to Family and Friends? Read This First Jan. 25, 2022
Over the years, I've heard from dozens of readers who have lent money to friends and family members,... Read More
How to Clean a Washing Machine Jan. 24, 2022
If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent... Read More
Designing for Multi-Generational Living Jan. 22, 2022
As more and more baby boomers hit their golden years, and younger generations pay off university loa... Read More
Words Fail a Writer Jan. 14, 2022
Dear Annie: I am a published author and have been struggling to write my next book. I've written a h... Read More
Readers Share Their Favorite Time- and Money-Saving Tips Jan. 11, 2022
Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money, here comes the mail to teach... Read More
The Cure for Writer's Block Jan. 11, 2022
Dear Annie: I used to write every day — mostly poems but also essays. I really want to get bac... Read More
Some Radio and Television Do's and Don'ts Jan. 04, 2022
"I'm a consultant who provides a rather unusual service for large corporate clients. I have been inv... Read More
Year-End Tax Planning for 2021 (Part 1 of 2) Dec. 21, 2021
As we reach the end of the second COVID year, it's hard to even think of another income tax deadline... Read More
Homemade Stain Remover for Laundry and Carpet Nov. 29, 2021
I'm excited to teach you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, homemade stain remover. This stain ... Read More
Tipping Hurts My Business Nov. 22, 2021
Dear Annie: I was a little amused by the letter on tip jars. I operate a "food truck" (technically, ... Read More
A Mostly Complete Guide to Tipping During the Holiday Season Nov. 16, 2021
It is a social custom in this country to give cash gifts, known as tips or gratuities, during the ho... Read More
How to Stretch Ground Beef to Make the High Cost Easier to Swallow Nov. 11, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest official data says in September 2021, the average price ... Read More
How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death Nov. 08, 2021
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More
Even More Great Reader Tips Nov. 04, 2021
Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey — and time-con... Read More
October 17, 2021 Oct. 17, 2021
Dear Annie: I've been married to "Joe" for 47 years, and we dated exclusively for two years before t... Read More
October 16, 2021 Oct. 16, 2021
Dear Annie: Is there really life after a badly broken heart? I've simply been going through the moti... Read More
