Dear Heloise: This is the time of year when many “DIYers” use hand clippers and cutters to trim flowers, bushes and small branches. Often, they become coated with dried sap and plant material from use. While there are products that are available for this purpose, I’ve found that kitchen ...

Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter spends far too much time on social media, and I am beginning to see it affect her mood, confidence and sleep. She checks her phone the moment she wakes up and often stays online long after she is supposed to be asleep. If a friend posts a picture without ...

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this, but I am jealous of my best friend. "Claire" and I have been close for more than 20 years. We met in college, stood in each other's weddings and raised our children alongside one another. She has always been the person I could tell anything ...

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this, but I am jealous of my best friend. "Claire" and I have been close for more than 20 years. We met in college, stood in each other's weddings and raised our children alongside one another. She has always been the person I could tell anything ...

Dear Heloise: The letter from Jan M. purports to end all the toothpaste drama. However, there’s one more thing that nobody has mentioned. Because of my curiosity, I cut open the tube after thinking I’d effectively removed all the toothpaste within — only to discover that no matter how one ...

Dear Annie: I am the person everyone in my family calls when they need something. I babysit, drive relatives to appointments, host holidays and lend money when someone is in a bind. I rarely complain because I love my family and want to be helpful. A few weeks ago, my sister called me in a ...