DEAR SARA: I can’t believe I’m about to ask this question, but how do you bake potatoes? My mom used to make them, no foil or anything like that. Just poked some holes and popped them in. Quick, easy, no fuss, no muss. — Amy B., via forums
DEAR AMY: I don’t use foil on my baked potatoes. Using foil causes a potato to steam and taste somewhat boiled versus baked. …

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DEAR SARA: I have half a small pan (three wedges) of leftover cornbread from last night. It wasn’t that great so I doubt it’s going anywhere unless I can think of some creative way to revamp it. I’m trying so hard not to toss food! Any ideas? — Lukesmama, via forums

DEAR LUKESMAMA: You can make croutons for salad by crumbling the cornbread onto a baking sheet and …

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DEAR SARA: I cleaned out my basement and have a lot of baby gear to sell. I want to sell this stuff quickly, so I will price it pretty low, but I’d still like to get about $100. Should I list the items together as a large “lot” or separately? — Diana M. via e-mail
DEAR DIANA: Listing them together might cause some people to pass on your stuff …

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DEAR SARA: I have started to hang up a couple of loads each week on a clothesline rather than throwing them in the dryer. I was wondering how much money I save by doing this. Do you have any idea how much money it costs per hour to run an electric dryer? I realize that utility rates are higher in different parts of the country, but I’m looking …