Dear Readers: Today's Heloise Hint IQ test is about cleaning a favorite vase or decanter that has become cloudy from stubborn mineral deposits. Here’s where my favorite cleaner — vinegar — comes in ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. "Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...

I have a collection of glass vases that I love, but several have ridges and indentations that are hard to reach. The results? Discolorations around bases and decorative edges, which is distracting ...

Here are some tips for keeping cut flowers alive longer. All cut flowers have a finite life span once harvested. • Clean, green leaves. • Unbroken stems and petals that are neither battered nor ...

Q: I am relieved to learn that The Chronicle has a stain- and spot- busting specialist because I have not yet found anyone who can tell me how to remove the cloudy gray film that collects inside glass ...

Fresh flowers can certainly liven up any space, but they often wilt too quickly if not properly cared for. A home hacks enthusiast has shared a simple trick using just two kitchen staples to keep your ...