Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By Reena Nerbas Storing Photo Collection Dear Reena, I am retired and plan to downsize soon. I have about 60 large and small photo albums. I wondered if there are any ideas out there to conglomerate them, as I will need a special room just for these albums if I don’t. I thought maybe just…

By Reena Nerbas Rice in Salt Shaker Dear Reena, I have often noticed that restaurants have grains of rice in salt shakers. Is this for good luck or a joke that someone plays on the waitress? Bethany Dear Bethany, While some people consider the following a myth, here is the reason why many people add…

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Microfibre Chairs Dear Reena, I own two old microfiber chairs that have multiple stains that range from: pets and milk to dirt and soup. The chairs look like they are ready to hit the garbage, should I take the plunge and toss them out? Bryson Dear Bryson, Close the lid on…

By Reena Nerbas Household Hints from Contributors A great substitute for a saucepan lid, place a metal colander over the pot upside down like a dome. The holes allow air to escape, without the water boiling over. Submitted by: Nancy Nobody likes dripping wet, cooked pasta noodles. Dry the pasta by placing it in a…

By Reena Nerbas Men’s Eyebrows Dear Reena, Is it normal for guys to shape their eyebrows? Or should they just let them grow into a mess of hairy, cactuses on their face? Kierra Dear Kierra, Untrimmed eyebrows on a guy can be a distraction, which is easily rectified (if the guy is willing, or sleeping…

By Reena Nerbas Dog Fur in Car Dear Reena, I have two large dogs that I often take on road trips. Both dogs shed profusely. What can I use to rid the car seats of fur? I vacuumed the upholstery, which made very little difference. Any advice would be mega appreciated. Peter Dear Peter, Here…