Dear Heloise: Here are a few things to have on hand in case of a power outage: canned foods (along with a manual can opener), ...

I have a question about cooking foods at different times and temperatures when you only have one oven. This is always a ...

I made biscuits and muffins to take to a senior morning group. I wanted them to stay warm, but I didn’t have a heating tray ...

I’m hoping you can help with my problem. My shower door frame has calcium scale in places, and the popular calcium and ...

I'm hoping you can help with my problem. My shower door frame has calcium scale in places, and the popular calcium and lime ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s a sure-fire coffee cup stain removal method: Make a thick paste of baking soda (that is almost dry) in ...

When I was a parent of five youngsters, we always had issues with losing and matching socks. My daughter has kids now, ...

I read a hint about what a lady did with her purse when she went shopping. I wanted to add one additional safety measure.

DEAR HELOISE: I have enjoyed your (and your mother’s) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to ...

DEAR HELOISE: When telemarketers call your house, answer by spelling “stop” out loud. I thought that I would try this one day because this is what I get told when I receive spam text messages. Our ...

Dear Heloise: People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will ...

Dear Heloise: If you are sorting through older photos (especially of buildings) and are tempted to toss them out, consider mailing them to the city or county where they were taken. Many people who own ...