Heloise: Use photos to decorate gift
Dear Heloise: I am a mother of four sons and a grandmother of four. I put photos of the grandkids on their holiday presents. I either make copies or print them out, different photos of various...
View ArticleHeloise: Clean, cook with vinegar
Dear Heloise: The mention of vinegar in your column made me think that it would be a good idea to put in your column that white vinegar is made up of only cleaning ingredients and should be used only...
View ArticleHeloise: Stop static cling in its tracks
Dear Readers: The winter months and cooler weather are here, and people will be using heaters and fireplaces a lot more. Static cling is sure to follow! To reduce static cling, you need to replace the...
View ArticleHeloise: Turkey tips help with holidays
Dear Readers: Are you cooking a turkey for a Christmas or holiday dinner? Here are some Heloise Hints to help you:■ How big a turkey do you need? Plan on approximately 1½ pounds per person if you want...
View ArticleHeloise: Regular TV tops HD on DVR
Dear Heloise: I work late and record a lot of my favorite TV shows to watch later. I am always running low on DVR (digital video recorder) space. I have both high definition and regular TV channels. I...
View ArticleHeloise: Lock bags when abroad
Dear Heloise: We will be traveling by air to South America. Should we put a lock on our checked baggage? — Sheri in Californiaread more
View ArticleHeloise: Power strip hits road
Dear Heloise: Traveling today with so many rechargeable things — phones, cameras, e-book readers, computers, etc. — I always bring a power strip along. We were in Israel, and one evening my roommate...
View ArticleHeloise: Keep glasses clean
Dear Heloise: A wonderful assistant at my eye doctor’s office gave me a small bottle of lens cleaner and an eyeglass-cleaning cloth. She suggested I keep them both at work, instead of at home, and that...
View ArticleHeloise: Remove chewing gum from hair
Dear Heloise: Do you have an easy way to get gum out of hair? My daughter has gotten it stuck a couple of times, and I hate having to cut it out.— Janice in ArizonaYes — in fact, I have several for...
View ArticleHeloise: Preparation makes painting rooms easy
Dear readers: Planning a home-improvement project this weekend, like painting a room or rooms in your home or apartment? Here are some hints for what tape to use and how to prep the room. Use the right...
View ArticleHeloise: Using cast-iron pans on glass range could cause damage
Dear Heloise: Is it OK to use an old cast-iron skillet on a smooth-top range? — C.B. in IowaMaybe yes and maybe no! Some glass-cooktop manufactures say it’s not a problem, depending on the skillet;...
View ArticleHeloise: Wash foam pillows
Dear Heloise: Can you wash pillows? I have foam pillows and was wondering if they can be washed. — J.T. in KansasCheck the care labels on your pillows. Most can be washed on the gentle cycle. If...
View ArticleHeloise: Properly store leftover candy
Dear Readers: Halloween is almost here, and many of you will have some candy left over. Unless you are going to eat it all at once, here are some hints to store it for a nibble later on:(There are...
View ArticleHeloise: Check balance due
Dear readers: Here is this week’s sound off about using gift cards:“I have used five gift cards in the past couple of months. I have had to ask for the card back on all but one. The clerks act...
View ArticleHeloise: Uncap your frustration
Dear readers: Here is this week’s sound off, about inner safety caps on packaging:“I am sure I am not the only one who gets frustrated trying to remove the inner cap on a sauce or other food product...
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