Greasy oven buildup used to take far too much time and effort to clean. I found a much easier method by using a dishwasher ...

My sister and her husband are planning a visit very soon, and she had only one request, which was for some of your “Angel ...

I cannot go without responding to Bob, in Santa Ana, California, who said that not thanking someone for a gift is somehow ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s an idea that I’ve benefited from for years. Whenever I stay in a hotel, I save the shower caps that are usually provided for free. Because I garden, I regularly track in grass ...

Dear Heloise: I was feeling curious, so I checked the air pressure in the spare tire of an SUV that I bought four years ago. I had never even looked to see where the spare was stored, which was under ...

How do I get lipstick out of my favorite T-shirt? — Kay E., in Frankfort, Kentucky Kay, rub the area with cold ...

Arthritis and stiff fingers can make fastening buttons a daily struggle, but one of my friends found a simple solution: Instead of unbuttoning a blouse, leave most of the buttons fastened. Then slip ...

I know you warn people never to give out their personal information, but since this past Christmas, I have been blasted with ...

DEAR HELOISE: Regarding the widower who doesn’t like walking around the bed to center the top sheet, here’s a simple solution that saves time and steps: Get a permanent marker in a color that is ...

Dear Heloise: I have two hints. The first is that I've had rotator-cuff issues and find it easier to use a hand mixer or stir thick foods if the bowl is in the sink. The lower angle puts less stress ...

I know you warn people never to give out their personal information, but since this past Christmas, I have been blasted with phone calls from callers who claim to be from some fake government agency ...

Dear Readers: Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble, gobble, and let the football begin! You may be entertaining now, later on or for the new year. Here are a few Heloise hints to help save money and enjoy the ...