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I'm just using the old fashioned stuff, but I'd give my eye teeth to have a bidet. I love those things. If I ever re-do the bathrooms in my house there's no question that I'd get a bidet.

I haven't used disposables since I was 17, 12 years ago. I had a keeper for about 8 or 9 years and then bought a Diva Cup. I also use washable cotton pads, mostly at night. I'm still on my first...

My husband loves MSG, Bob's season salt being his favorite. I find the taste nauseating. If he puts it on his food and I take a bite I can immediately tell and I don't like it. Blech!

My mother in law is a pack rat. She has rooms that you can't walk into and goes to the veteran's thrift shop every Tuesday when it's half off for seniors and buys more crap she doesn't need "becau...

My house is about half carpet, and about half terrazzo tile. I have a long haired dog, a cat, and long hair myself. Dust bunnies abound. After I vacuum the carpet I take the nozzle of the vacuum...

Oh, and a gas stove instead of electric and shelves in the alcove where the fridge originally went. Re-finish the wood cabinets and new nobs and drawer pulls. A bright splash of paint on the few ...

More light! My kitchen is all dark wood paneling and cabinets with one smallish window. A solar tube would be great to brighten it up. Any other ideas? ~Mrs. Foss

I feel you on the pantry bugs. I live in Houston, TX and it's a constant battle. I've had to stop buying any bulk products because they are invariably infested. I keep my four and rice in the fr...

I took my "Before" pictures and cleaned and organized my cupboards. I ran out of steam and did a half assed job on the fridge and freezer, but at least it's something. ~Mrs. Foss