If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that—and that’s a really bad assumption. Have you ever wondered why there’s dirty residue on the agitator? Why do washed clothes sometimes come…
How to Drive Greed From Your Life and Change It for Good
When Gordon Gekko, the main antagonist in the 1987 film “Wall Street,” declared in no uncertain terms that “Greed is good!” people flocked to the theaters. And cheered. Please don’t base your belief system on a movie line that might have been memorable and entertaining but is dead wrong. Greed is like cancer that, when…
Get Away to Your Own Island
When it comes time to get away from it all, many people think of a boat. But even an 80-foot motor yacht can seem cramped after a few weeks aboard. Perhaps an island is the solution, and happily, buying your own island is easy when you know where to look and what to look for….
How to Clean Bathroom Fixtures for Spotless Surfaces
The bathroom is one area of the home that you shouldn’t put off cleaning. Unlike living areas or bedrooms, bathrooms are exposed to much more than everyday dirt or dust and the occasional spill. Surfaces such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and shower fixtures can collect bacteria, hard-water deposits, mold or mildew, soap scum, and other…
Face to Face With the Junk Drawer
I’m going to go on a limb and assume that you have a junk drawer. We all have one, and I don’t know about you, but I’m not about to get rid of mine. After all, where else would we put our junk? Recently, a reader wrote asking how to conquer his junk drawer. “I…
Should You Lend Money to Family and Friends? Read This First
Over the years, I’ve heard from dozens of readers who have lent money to friends and family members, only to become outraged when the deal goes sour. The problem is, they write to me after they’ve made the loan. By now, they’ve been waiting months, even years, for repayment without success, hoping I can wave…
A Machine That Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic
How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs—your own or your pet’s—still on your carpet? No matter how hard and often you vacuum, they’re still there. Now imagine all of the hairs you cannot see because they’ve worked their way below the surface. Experts tell us…
Award-Winning Vegetables You Should Plant in Your Garden in 2022
Last week, we looked at the flowers that won the 2022 All-America Selections awards, and this week, we look at the eight new vegetable winners. The AAS is an independent, nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have about 80 test gardens from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida. They also have almost 200…
O. Henry House: The ‘Haute-est’ in Couture Furniture
February 1, 2022
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An upholstered piece of furniture is usually a large-ticket item that we hope will retain its beauty and functionality for many years. Enter O. Henry House, a North Carolina furniture manufacturer that creates upholstered pieces to last, not just years, but a lifetime. In fact, the bench-made quality of materials, combined with Old World manufacturing…
Simple Tips for Repairing and Maintaining Your Clothes Washer
Dear James: My clothes washer leaks a little when in the drain and spin cycles. What things should I check to locate and repair the water leak? What are some maintenance tips?—Teddy L. Dear Teddy: It is good that you noticed the leak before it got too bad. Generally, people just load the clothes in…
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