Dear Lucas: I have a particular neighbor who thinks it is OK to throw away dog poop bags in my trash can when the bins are at the street for pickup. I’m too shy to ask the person to stop, but I ...

The sooner you remove the solids, the easier the cleanup and the happier your carpet (and nose). Mix a gentle dish soap solution, dab at the stain and lift it out—rubbing spreads the mess. Sprinkle ...