More tales, tips fresh out of the washers
I begin today's exercise thanking the 118 readers from Maine to California who e-mailed me with recommendations on preventing cloudy glassware from coming out of the dishwasher. That will do....
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Why dishwashers are turning out dirty dishes
One of my favorite lines from television was delivered by Jonathan Harris, who played the diabolical yet cowardly Dr. Smith on "Lost in Space." He and Will Robinson were out...
Mortgages likely to change hands
"Who owns my mortgage?" It's a frequently asked question, and the reason is always the same: A change is needed. Someone is trying to refinance the mortgage, or is trying...
Condo vs. house: What’s best for you?
You've decided to dip your toe into the sea of properties available in the real estate market. Now, the question is: single-family home or condo? Though location and price are...
When should you sweat foggy windows?
You may think I'm all wet, but I've decided to talk about condensation, only because I receive a lot of questions about foggy windows in the winter. Apparently, I'm not...
Your Place: When should you sweat foggy windows?
You may think I'm all wet, but I've decided to talk about condensation, only because I receive a lot of questions about foggy windows in the winter. Apparently, I'm not...
Bricks turning to dust? Moisture’s the culprit
Q: I own a rowhouse built in 1905, and the bricks in the basement seem to be turning to dust over time. What should I do? A: Moisture does it...
Bricks turning to dust? Moisture’s the culprit
Q: I own a rowhouse built in 1905, and the bricks in the basement seem to be turning to dust over time. What should I do? A: Moisture does it...
Repair or replace a recurring question in tough times
When should you repair and when should you replace? With the economic downturn keeping people in their homes longer and money ever tighter, it is a choice being considered by...
When painting a house, how cold is too cold?
Q: I want to paint my house, but the mornings are cold. How do I know if it is safe to paint my house if the weather is cold? Does...