Since silica packs easily absorb moisture, they're often used to prevent mold and spoilage in packaged food and stored goods. As Ky's hack shows, you can use them to protect books on an open shelf by ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two of the most important people in my life -- my beloved husband, and my closest partner at work -- share a most annoying habit. The habit is this: When they need something, they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two of the most important people in my life -- my beloved husband, and my closest partner at work -- share a most annoying habit. The habit is this: When they need something, they ...

Most shoppers know Costco for its $1.50 hot dog combo, $5 rotisserie chicken and legendary bulk bargains. But the real savings go far beyond supersized cereal boxes and discount toilet paper. From ...

Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is it wrong to warn a foolish stranger about theft risks? Miss Manners: I would prefer no gift at all over ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games. Miss Manners: Neighbor trims vines and tosses the scraps in my yard Miss Manners: Is ...

My in-laws are obscenely cheap and often keep food that has expired well beyond the “best by” date. I wouldn’t care about this, except my kids go over there after school, and I never know how fresh ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have just gone back to work with a broken wrist. How do I stop people, in a polite way, from trying to grab at my arm? I clearly have a cast on; however, several people think it’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a fairly new mother of one child. After working hard to clear my work schedule and afford a family vacation, we’re finally here! The issue is all the other parents. Every time I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband was invited to the wedding of one of his employees’ sons. The invite was clearly addressed only to him and did not include me. Over the years, my husband and this ...