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Better Than a Stinky Sponge

Better Than a Stinky Sponge

January 6, 2015

Did you squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and now you have a juiced-out lemon half with some…

Fix for Frozen Car Locks

Fix for Frozen Car Locks

December 30, 2014

We don't mean to imply that you're full of hot air, but this trick will help open your car if…

Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats
Pets

Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats

Jeff Feinman, VMD, CVH | December 30, 2014

Arthritis is no more fun for pets than it is for people. The symptoms (and treatments) are similar, but there’s…

How to Cope If Your Loved One Is a Narcissist

How to Cope If Your Loved One Is a Narcissist

Wendy T. Behary, LCSW | December 30, 2014

He’s boastful, arrogant, the center of attention and gets angry when anyone questions his authority. She’s outwardly unassuming but equally…

Don’t Grate Your Fingers

Don’t Grate Your Fingers

December 23, 2014

Food processors don't produce the even shred that we like for salads or toppings or whatever. Sometimes you just have…

Our Favorite Beef Marinade

Our Favorite Beef Marinade

December 23, 2014

Marinades aren't just for great flavor. They can also make your meat more healthful, if you use the right ingredients.…

Which Wine Should I Buy?

Which Wine Should I Buy?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Have you ever stood at the wine store, needed to buy a bottle of wine and had no…

The Secret To Opening Champagne Right

The Secret To Opening Champagne Right

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: There's probably a million YouTubes out there showing how to open a bottle of champagne. Let's do it…

Little Known Wines the Experts Prefer

Little Known Wines the Experts Prefer

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Everyone always wants to know what the experts drink. So what do the sommeliers or the oenophiles, which…

How Good Are Boxed Wines?

How Good Are Boxed Wines?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Are bag-in-the-box wines ever OK to drink? Amy Dixon: Absolutely. We had this discussion just on vacation with…

Don’t Freeze Your Cat’s Ears Off
Pets

Don’t Freeze Your Cat’s Ears Off

December 23, 2014

You probably know it's not a good idea to let your cat outside when it's below freezing, but do you…

Little Known Wines

Little Known Wines

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Everyone knows there's great wine in France and in California, but there are all sorts of great wines…

What Wine Should I Bring?

What Wine Should I Bring?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Do you ever get panicked when you're invited to someone's house for dinner and you're told to bring…

How Do You Know If Wine Is Bad?

How Do You Know If Wine Is Bad?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Have you ever opened a bottle of wine and maybe it doesn't smell like a wet basement, but…

Best Wines Under $15

Best Wines Under $15

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Anyone can buy a good bottle of wine for $50, but what if you want to find a…