Pamela Sherrod

I use a lot of shiny ribbon to wrap holiday gifts. Is it made of paper or plastic? Is it recyclable? What about colored wrapping paper? Is it OK to...

I recently oiled furniture with what I think was linseed oil. Now my furniture is sticky, and when my cat sits on the dresser, his hair sticks to the finish....

I just moved to the top floor of a seven-story building next to the airport and a half block from the train tracks. I can literally feel and see the...

We're running short on cash and have decided to paint our five-room house to freshen the rooms for the holidays. But we don't know where to begin. We know what...

We were given our first set of very good sheets (350 thread-count, satin smooth) as a housewarming gift from a relative. It's the first time we have had sheets that...

Have you had your eye on anything special at Galleria M? If so, check out 313 W. Superior St., 312-988-7790, Monday through Nov. 20. In celebration of its seventh anniversary,...

We have a cedar home and think we spotted a termite on the house, but we are not sure. Do you have any information and pictures of termites so that...

I have tried many ways to remove the yellow stains from the underarm area of men's white T-shirts. Do you have a sure-fire way of removal? -- T.N., Barrington Yes,...

I have two crystal vases that are stained, as if from mineral deposits from water, and I can't get rid of the stains. The stains make the crystal appear cloudy....

Do you have any suggestions on how to stop woodpeckers from damaging cedar trim on my house? -- B.F. via e-mail Unfortunately, woodpeckers like the cedar wood trim on houses...