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Leaky toilets can flush money down drain

Dear Heloise: My mother is 100 and 7 months old and lives in her own home with a caregiver. I


‘Caring’ man doesn’t respect her feelings

Dear Annie: I am in a relationship with a caring man and hope to spend the rest of my life with him.


Rumors in high school cause hurt

Dear Annie: My 10th-grader, “Katie,” is switching to a different high school in two weeks. The other


Security precautions should be on your mind at the ATM

Dear Readers: Using an ATM gives you easy access to money, but there are some security issues that


Downstairs neighbor is mean, vindictive

Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I live in the upstairs apartment of a duplex. Our downstairs neighbor


Scary episode reminds us about collar safety

Dear Heloise: We had something scary happen yesterday. The dogs were outside, and I heard 1-year-old


Tips help ensure sparkle on stainless steel appliances

Dear Heloise: How do I get streaks off stainless-steel appliances? I have bought two brands of


Give the stepmother a chance

Dear Annie: Twelve years ago my dad had an affair with “Linda,” a woman who worked in his office. At


Mom’s mental health issues clash with kids

Dear Annie: I need some advice. My wife has anger issues. A few days ago, we moved our youngest son


Using essential oils in diffuser makes good sense for the home

Dear Heloise: I know you have a lot of recipes to duplicate things. My question is: I have a


Should concerned employee put out the fire in boss’s pants?

Dear Annie: I work in a hotel with a staff of about 20. Our general manager is an embarrassing liar.


How can you tell if outdated yeast is still OK to use?

Dear Heloise: I have outdated yeast. Is there a way I can still use it? Fran Fenton, via e-mail


She needs to get out of abusive relationship

Dear Annie: I’m 20 years old. My boyfriend and I have a 6-month-old baby boy. I used to be very


Travelers give credit card tips for protection

Dear Heloise: Just read a letter on pickpocket protection from a reader. When we travel, my husband


Special Valentine’s Day wishes to veterans

Dear Readers: Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all, and special good wishes to our veterans in VA