Sherry, use some dental floss and sew the buttons on, but don’t remove the original thread. Dental floss is much stronger ...

All the “bickering” you hear and read is people spewing political opinions, some of which aren’t based on any understanding ...

Dear Heloise: My late husband was a plumber, and he was called in many times to help people get rid of a nasty-smelling ...

We also keep a container in each car for the few times that we forget to take a container with us from the house.

When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a hole, the plaster surface will splinter, creating patch work if ...

Dear Heloise: Recently you suggested using a small paint brush to dust lampshades. The best thing to use to dust a smooth lampshade is a lint roller. It picks up the dust, whereas a paint brush will ...

Apparently, cats can also develop heartworms. But this is preventable! “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” as ...

I have to wash several aprons at one time for my business, and they often come out of the dryer in a knotted mess of apron ...

Dear Heloise: If your cat or dog has fleas, you can use dandruff shampoo to get rid of them. Just use some warm water in the ...

Readers, to see Bella and Frankie, as well as our other Pet Pals, go to Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Hints ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s a fun project for kids: Gather many (up to 20) medium-sized flat rocks, scrub them, and let them dry.

Do you or any of your loyal followers have any ideas for keeping snakes away from my home and garage without costing me a ...