Dear Heloise: I’d like to add on to your recent hint on determining whether clothing is black or blue. I hand-sew a line of ...

Your readers are quite right that it is essential to have a will, trust, power of attorney, and health directive. In addition ...

Kathleen Puglia, in New Orleans Dear Heloise: Before using string floss, wash your hands and, most importantly, use hand ...

Dear Heloise: I know this is a touchy subject, but my fiance wants to ask people to contribute to the expenses of our wedding ...

Georgia, use flat-bottom ice cream cones and fill them half-full with cake batter. Then set them in a muffin tin to hold them ...

Dear Heloise: During an insurance review, I discovered that our homeowners’ policy only covered up to $5,000 for jewelry and cash combined. This limit can get exceeded quickly. For an additional rider ...

I hate cold coffee, so when a pot is brewing, I place my coffee mug that is filled with water in the microwave ...

Pouring boiling water down a sink drain can be dangerous due to possible splashes when it meets the cold sink and drain ...

A recent column included a letter from Mark in South Carolina. He said that the posts for lost dogs versus found dogs can be ...

I had a card payment due on the 9th of the month; this was a Sunday. I assumed I could make the payment on Monday. Wrong! I incurred a late fee.

Dear Heloise: How do I get baby formula stain out of my baby’s clothing? -- Ava G., in Santa Fe, New Mexico ...

Jill, bleaching products with a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide can soften the enamel temporarily. Overuse or misuse of whitening agents can cause tooth sensitivity and ...