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 ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...