To solve the problem of getting all the toothpaste out of the tube easily, you can purchase a small plastic device that is ...

What’s the easiest and cheapest way to send clothes ahead of a trip instead of checking bags? -- Dee, via email Dee, sending ...

Dear Heloise: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they're worth. They're full of strong chemicals that can hurt your family, your pets, and ...

I recently read a letter from someone who suggested using a tackle box as an earring holder. I have another idea that works great for me. I use plastic ice cube trays. They hold 12 sets of earrings ...

Every house has a junk drawer, and everyone knows exactly which drawer it is. The reason that it never stays organized isn’t ...

DEAR HELOISE: Every summer, bags seem to get bigger with more pockets and space, making it harder to find small things like keys. This year, I tried something different, and it worked great. My ...

Dear Heloise: This is to add to Karen from Michigan’s suggestion about recycling toilet paper rolls. I reuse them by cutting the rolls in half and standing them upright in the bottom of a plastic ...

Dear Heloise: I used to come home from the store, only to realize I’d bought spices that I already had tucked away in the cupboard. To solve this problem, I came up with an easy system that works ...

I’ve had a lot of trouble opening bottles of nail polish. Some bottles have tops with a smooth surface or a shape ...

Dear Heloise: I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received a copy of your book "In The Kitchen with Heloise" at my bridal shower, and I've tried some of your ideas for cooking. You ...

Gordon, these stickers cause a lot of trouble for anyone who composts. Plastic fruit labels refuse to decompose, so you’ll find them scattered in your finished compost, even if one slips by.