When you stop to think about it, conventional store-bought toothpaste does leave a lot to be desired. It's very foamy, it's sickly sweet and it's loaded with stuff most of us aren't familiar with, ...

Dear Heloise: My children don’t always use coasters on our hardwood coffee table. Is there any way to remove those pesky water rings?—C.R., Schertz, Texas Mix some nongel white toothpaste with a ...

DEAR HELOISE: I got a great deal on a beautiful solid-oak dining-room table that is perfect for my home. The only drawback is that there are five spots that I’m told are from very hot food being ...

Brushing with baking soda is safe and has low abrasiveness for teeth. Baking soda can help whiten teeth and reduce plaque at a low cost. Swallowing large amounts of baking soda can alter blood acidity ...