Dear Heloise: In response to the reader from Nebraska who wrote in about paint splattering on her hair and clothes, here are two suggestions: -- To avoid paint splattering, avoid filling a roller or brush with too much paint. Paint shouldn't drop from a brush or a roller once it's been ...
Today is Saturday, Dec. 21, the 356th day of 2024. There are 10 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 21, 1988, 270 people were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a Pan Am Boeing 747 over Lockerbie, Scotland, sending wreckage crashing to the ground. Also on this ...
Welcome to the last push to finish the year strong. The Mars retrograde has decided to provide an extra layer to the experience. The downside is wrenches in the works, tools that break, people behaving undependably and more. The upside is that a pause can be a wake-up call, causing us to ...
Dear Annie: I have a 47-year-old son who lives with me. He pays no rent, and he does not help with the bills. He does help with some of the yard work and housecleaning, but he ignores it if I ask him to help with something that I would like. For instance, he failed to install a Dish network ...
Dear Heloise: Here's a hint that's helpful to remember over the holidays: Thoroughly clean out your fridge and freezer before you start to cook holiday meals. Save plastic containers that are still durable and in good condition, and recycle those that aren't. By cleaning out both your fridge ...
Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2024. There are 11 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States. Also on this date: In 1946, the classic ...
