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 ...

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 ...

A recent letter mentioned things to clean with toothpaste. I just found that my toothpaste contains xylitol, which can be ...

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

The holidays are just around the corner, and most people like to light candles to set the holiday mood or drown out other ...

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 ...

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, ...

Many food items that are refrigerated or must be refrigerated after opening have an expiration after they’re opened. For ...

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 ...