Dear Mary: I’m writing in response to a recent column in which you gave a tip on washing dirty potatoes in the dishwasher. Initially, this sounds like a good idea. But I see two reasons why it’s a bad ...

Today I have surprising uses for the dishwasher as recommended by my awesome readers, plus a few tips for making sure that machine does its official job well. Safe from the Storm: Here in hurricane ...

Dear Cheapskate: I’m writing in response to a past column in which you gave a tip on washing loads of dirty potatoes. As a first thought, it may sound like a good idea to put your potatoes through a ...

It’s no secret that dishwasher detergent is specifically formulated to be used in automatic dishwashers whether it comes as powder, pods, pacs, liquid or gel. What may come as a big surprise is that ...

It’s been such a good week, as measured by my bulging email inbox! I just love to wade through reader mail and clever money- and time-saving tips sent in by my dear readers! Enjoy this small sampling!