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September 18, 2018 at 6:00 am

5 end-of-summer chores: When to DIY, when to hire someone

Weighing the work and cost of doing these outdoor chores yourself verses hiring some help.

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June 23, 2018 at 6:00 am

Cosmetics with SPF — is it enough protection?

Do cosmetics with SPF really offer protection, or are they giving users a false sense of safety?

December 13, 2017 at 3:50 pm

A guide to holiday tipping

Who gets an extra holiday tip? And how much? Etiquette experts say the answer depends on your relationship with the service provider, and your budget.

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August 9, 2017 at 6:00 am

Home-office products that get you off the couch

For the best work-from-home experience, concentrate on three areas: workstation, lighting and movement.

June 29, 2016 at 6:00 am

What’s really causing that red-wine headache

Sulfites often get the blame for causing the affliction, but experts said it’s highly unlikely sulfites are the culprit and that two other substances are...

Cleaning supplies can be made at home using natural ingredients such as lemon, lavender and tea tree oil. (Tribune News Service)

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March 16, 2016 at 3:31 pm

Tips for safely making your own cleaning products

Even though homemade cleaners may be seen as a less-toxic alternative to store-bought agents, homeowners still need to take some precautions.

July 23, 2014 at 6:03 am

The scoop on ice-cream scoops

To create a picture-perfect dollop of ice cream on a cone or in a dish, you need an ice-cream scoop. Putting aside the temptation to...

March 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm

Some deductions are IRS magnets

The odds of being singled out by the Internal Revenue Service are very low, but certain types of deductions, even very common ones, can raise...

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