Asking Eric: How to mention hoarding issue to family
Read more Asking Eric and other advice columns. Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, ...
Asking Eric: My son wants me to intercede with the in-laws. I don’t know what to say.
Dear Eric: My son, his wife and my grandchild live with her parents. The problem is that her parents have so much clutter and ...
Asking Eric: Son’s life is a literal mess, but he expects me to be the one to fix it for him
I empathize with your son’s position, but the mess is his to address, not yours. There may be parts of this living situation ...
Asking Eric: Facing mortality, woman unsure whether it’s unfair to get a cat
Volunteering at an animal shelter is another great way of keeping pets in your life. Both options will also put you in ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN4h
‘An important tenet in staying organized’ – 6 easy habits for a more minimalist and streamlined home
Katy suggests, ‘Designate a spot in your home – a basket, bin, or even a cardboard box – for items you no longer need or love ...
Asking Eric: MIL stalls after her son suggests she speak to his wife about their messy home
Dear Eric: My son, his wife and my grandchild live with her parents. The problem is that her parents have so much clutter and ...
Asking Eric: Is it ethical to adopt a cat at my age?
I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I ...
Facing mortality, woman unsure whether it’s unfair to get a cat
Q. I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I most likely only have 1½ to 2½ more years to live? I do travel as well.
Homes and Gardens on MSN17h
I tried the 'Reverse Decluttering' method – it made clearing clutter in my small home stress-free, speedy and guilt-free
That’s where the Reverse Decluttering method comes in to positively flip clutter clear-outs on their head, allowing you to ...