Dear Heloise: My elbows are clean but dark. I hate it! What can I do to lighten them up? -- Ruth, in Minnesota Ruth, first, use a loofah or a stiff body brush with lots of soap to scrub your elbows in ...

As winter settles in and temperatures remain cold, don't turn off your ceiling fan. Did you know the direction that a fan spins can affect how toasty your room feels? We usually think of them for ...