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Alfredo, a slight fellow clasping a clipboard to his chest, closed his eyes while the portly, sunburned woman screeched into his face. "You can't do this to us! What is...

Homeowners can expect greater heating costs this winter, as the combination of a colder weather forecast intersects with higher energy prices. According to the most recent outlook from the U.S....

TV The Graham Norton Show 9 p.m. Saturday, BBC America British comic Graham Norton launches the second season of his wacky talk show with bad-girl rocker Courtney Love. According to...

Q. We had some friends visiting us recently and they commented that our two torchiere lamps were dangerous and we ought to get rid of them. We've had these lamps...

Bugs are in abundance right now, like the carpenter ants trying to remodel your wooden porch steps without your permission. You want them to leave, but nothing you try seems...

When you vacuum the floor once a week, remember to vacuum the sofa. And the chairs. And the ottoman. Sure, vacuuming is a chore, but it can help your furniture...

Q. I don't know if you've ever gotten questions about this, but I went up to our attic a couple of weeks ago to get some suitcases for our vacation...

Solar-powered lights have improved as the technology they use has advanced -- today's models give off more light than their ancestors did. Plus, they never go dark when the electrical...

Q. We've had a lot of company this summer and our utility bills have been considerably higher than usual. In trying to figure this out, one thing we have noted...

Ah, beach season. A time for slipping on that new suit, lounging in the sun and cavorting in the surf. Now if somebody could please do something about all that...