The best method for restoring shine to your wood cabinets is to look for polishes that are compatible with your cabinet finish. "Mineral oil can help condition and restore shine to some wood types," ...

Cucumbers, believe it or not, are not inherently shiny — on the vine, they're textured and kind of dull. The matte finish comes from a naturally waxy skin that prevents moisture loss and oxidation, ...

Though the idea of an at-home waxing kit might seem intimidating, I’m here to reassure you that DIY hair removal doesn’t have ...

Apples often have a wax coating to preserve freshness, which can trap pesticides. To remove wax and residues, soak in baking soda water, vinegar solution, or use lemon-salt scrub. Store apples ...

Not hearing properly or have blocked ears with no flu? Before you rush to hospital in a panic, it could be due to excessive wax believe it or not. Brown, grey, reddish orange or even yellowish in ...

Surprise! Instead of sharing tips you’ve sent to me, I’ve decided to hog the entire column to share some of my own. Several of these are oldies but goodies, while some I have ...

PHONE ALARM VOLUME BOOSTER If you’re a heavy sleeper and have trouble hearing your cellphone’s alarm, you can boost the ...

Hardwood floors come in a variety of types. Before diving into the cleaning process, it’s important to recognize the type of ...

You can use carpet cleaner on fabric car seats, but it’s best to skip it for leather. Always check the label and test a small ...

Overcontributions to tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) continue to be a big problem for thousands of Canadians, as well as a source of increasing tax revenue for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as it ...

New York City elected Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as its next mayor. Business leaders including Bill Ackman, Ken Griffin, and Andrew Yang congratulated Mamdani on his win. Some ...