Most gifts that need them don’t have them included. You want to be sure that folks will be able to use the item as soon as ...

I recently learned a hint that artists or kids could use while drawing. Cut out a placemat-sized piece of bumpy rubber shelf ...

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.

Straw is best as it resists wetness, keeps the shelter warm, and has good insulation and bedding. This time of year, small ...

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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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