Dear Heloise: Most break-ins occur between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through ground-level windows and doors, so make sure to check both window and door locks. You can add window bars for extra security.

Dear Heloise: Since I read your column almost daily, I see people who write in and brag that they don’t wash off their makeup yet have lovely complexions. Having worked with a dermatologist for ...

Dear Heloise: I love my fireplace, but after years of use in our 1934 house, the brick has actually gotten pale. I suspect it’s because it’s been cleaned so often that much of the color is ...

Dear Heloise: In this past month, I have come across four establishments (two restaurants, a travel agency, and a car mechanic) that put a surcharge of about 3% on my bills when I used my credit ...

Dear Heloise: When a guest brings me flowers wrapped in paper from the store, I find it awkward to stop what I’m doing, find an appropriate vase, then cut and arrange the flowers. Consequently ...

DEAR HELOISE: Folks who like to do the daily newspaper crossword puzzles know that they grow in difficulty as the week passes. The Monday puzzles are childishly easy with clues ...

Dear Heloise: Ever need an ice pack and found that you didn’t have one? When a large lump began to form on my husband’s forehead from a fall, I used a frozen bag of peas. We arrived in the ...

Dear Heloise: I have a chronic cough, but I’ve found some things that help keep me from coughing all the time. Occasionally I’ll take a dab of honey and place it on my tongue at the back to ...

Dear Heloise: May I share some spray-painting tips? We love to rejuvenate our yard seesaws with spray paint as rust and fading from the sun does happen over time. Prevention is the best medicine.

Dear Heloise: Most break-ins occur between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through ground-level windows and doors, so make sure to check both window and door locks. You can add window bars for extra security.

Dear Heloise: This is my best friend, Beckham. I was looking for a furry companion and spent two days at multiple locations. Then I met Beckham. His owner passed away, and the family didn’t want ...

DEAR HELOISE: Why do people send flowers to a funeral? The person they’re sent to is dead and can’t appreciate their beauty. After the funeral, the flowers are usually dumped ...