2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (481+ words) Taking care of small plumbing issues before fall can help homeowners avoid costly water damage, improve efficiency and reduce the risk of emergency repairs as temperatures begin to change. Late summer is an ideal time for homeowners to take care…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (318+ words) The Neakasa Magic 1 Vacuum Steamer sells on Amazon for $74.99 to $79.99. The current sale using the code MAGICSTEAMER at checkout reduces it to $54.99. Having found a steamer that works so well and is easy to use, it won’t collect dust like…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (359+ words) DEAR HELOISE: To drop your utility bill, close your closets. Keep the doors shut and unplug as many appliances as you can. If the coffeepot turns itself off, unplug it. You don’t need to heat or air-condition closets, or waste…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (489+ words) DEAR HELOISE: I read the hint from your reader, Jim, about leaving stovetop knobs slightly off the vertical line to remind him to turn them off. If anyone’s in the market for a new stovetop, may I recommend induction stovetops?...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1329+ words) Michael Reimann, an installer with Lumina Solar, adds panels to the roof of a home in Kensington, Maryland, last summer. For a decade, it was a better deal to own, not lease, rooftop solar panels. The end of solar tax…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (275+ words) DALLAS – Ready, set, save: Xtra Deal Days are coming to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with can’t-miss deals on name-brand electronics, clothing, beauty and home must-haves. Special savings will be available June 22 through June 25 in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (388+ words) DEAR HELOISE: People have written to you with tips on how to dry clothes that you have handwashed (usually while traveling), but there’s one step that most people don’t seem to know about. After you wash clothes (and I’ve read…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (230+ words) Taking care of key yard maintenance tasks early can lead to a healthier lawn and lower costs throughout the season. As the weather warms up, many homeowners are eager to get outside and start mowing — but a great-looking lawn throughout…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (233+ words) Boosting your curb appeal can give guests and potential buyers a better first impression of your home. Your curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home — from your landscaping, to the freshness of your paint, to the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (416+ words) Loose or uneven floorboards are often overlooked after winter, but addressing them early can help prevent safety hazards and more costly repairs. This time of year, many homeowners turn their attention to spring projects and outdoor upgrades. But before diving…...