Dear Heloise: Why would a brother make a wooden wine rack as a gift for his sister's wedding when the couple doesn't drink? Was it just to show off his woodworking skills? -- Steve W., via email Steve, there are a number of people who keep alcohol on hand for friends and family, even ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our 70s, and he's been pushing for us to sell the house and move into something smaller for over a year now. He's not wrong; it's more house than we need. But we raised our three kids in this house. Every room has something in it -- the kitchen table ...
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the ground rocked, sounds of tremendous explosions reverberated down the endless city streets, and cries from the wounded and dying echoed down the dark alleys and byways. These are just minuscule descriptions of what occurred on that day. During ...
Dear Heloise: Regarding the question on how to get grease out of a jacket, try using hand cleaner and a nailbrush to scrub the stain. This works on all kinds of stains on clothes. Rinse out the jacket and let it air-dry to see if the stain disappears, as you don't want to dry it through a ...
Dear Annie: I go to the same nail salon every few weeks, and lately I've noticed something that is driving me crazy. Almost every time I'm there, someone is talking loudly on their cellphone, watching videos without headphones or having a FaceTime conversation while the rest of us are trying ...
Dear Heloise: I had a salad spinner that I never used. It had been a Christmas gift. One day, as I was hand-washing some delicate items, I wondered how I was going to get all the water out of these items. Then it came to me -- use the salad spinner! I put the items in there and pressed the ...
