Dear Heloise: I have a chest of drawers that is a family heirloom. My great-grandfather made it by hand as a wedding gift for my grandmother. It’s really beautiful, and I’m proud to have it in my home ...

Clean your outdoor garbage cans to improve their looks and eliminate trash odors for good. Over time, outdoor garbage cans become filthy, and as they accumulate dirt, they also start to smell—even ...

Just because you’re putting trash in the garbage bin doesn’t mean you don’t need to clean it, too. Bins harbor dirt, grime, bacteria, mysterious liquids and foul smells — all of which can attract ...

It may be difficult enough just to get the trash out in time for weekly pickup most days, but your actual bins need cleaning, too—and not just the ones designed for outdoor use. Every type of trash ...

Even though it might seem impossible to prevent your garbage cans from stinking (especially in the kitchen and bathroom), there is hope. Trash can deodorizers exist, and many of them actually work ...

Over time, outdoor garbage cans become filthy, and as they accumulate dirt, they also start to smell—even when empty. Fortunately, you don’t need much to make your garbage receptacles look (and smell) ...