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Dear Annie: How to declutter without starting a war

Dear Annie: I am desperate to declutter our house, but my husband has a very hard time letting go of anything. Our closets are overflowing, the garage is packed, and we have boxes of things we haven't opened in years. There are old tools, clothes that no longer fit, broken electronics, stacks ...

To Your Good Health: Cardiac patient’s thirst runs rampant in the evenings

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 74 years old, and I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure with a recent ejection fraction of 25%. My cardiologist has me taking empagliflozin (Jardiance) and furosemide (Lasix) daily. With moderate cardio exercise therapy every other day and two diuretics daily, my ...

Hints From Heloise: Learning financial responsibility

Dear Heloise: Regarding the post from Victoria R., in Kingston, New York, as a single mother, I found it difficult and tedious to take my early teens school shopping. I added them both to a designated credit card, and I gave them a limit and a list of what they needed to purchase! They did ...

Dear Annie: Is her drinking my business?

Dear Annie: I'm 74 and just moved in with my younger sister. Since I've been here, I've noticed she's drinking more than I remember her drinking before, close to a bottle of wine nearly every night. She otherwise seems fine. She's still doing her gardening, cooking meals for herself and ...

Car Talk: When your screen goes dark, follow the aftermarket light

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, and the navigation screen has gone out on me. This leaves me with no GPS, no radio, no music of any kind, and no ability to adjust the clock. The display works intermittently, but only for the backup camera. What would be the best option ...

Hints From Heloise: Where to donate fine china

Dear Heloise: What should I do with a full set of fine china dinnerware that was made in 1968 with a gold edge? My kids don't want it because it can't go in the microwave. It was made by a well-known company and is in beautiful condition. -- Theresa M., in Topeka, Kansas Theresa, you might ...