Making uniform cookies

Dear Heloise: I read your column every day. To add to your hint regarding the small ice cream scoop or melon baller for uniform cookies, I have a cookie scoop that makes 2-inch-diameter cookies. I really like them to be as uniform as possible, so I scoop the cookie dough into my wet hands and roll the dough into a ball before placing it on the cookie sheet. When I first started doing this, I used to spray oil to keep the dough from sticking. That only lasted for one cookie. Then I tried keeping my hands wet with water, and that worked like a charm. I enjoy your recipes, too. I have used many of them. —

Tailgating hazard

Dear Heloise: A reader mentioned about trying to get tailgaters off his back end by tapping his brakes or using his hazard flashers. As a retired police officer, I think this is a bad idea. Depending on who the tailgater is, this can lead to road rage and put the lead driver in a dangerous situation. When I taught a traffic safety class, I proposed a much safer way — slow down. This may prompt the tailgater to pass and end the problem. If that doesn’t work, at least if you get rear-ended, the impact will be less severe. — Paul F., Minot, N.D.

Antimicrobial chemicals

Dear Heloise: Thank you for the information on handling and use of antimicrobial chemicals.

I have a couple comments regarding the use of antimicrobial chemicals such as sanitizers and disinfectants: Check the label for an Environmental Protection Agency registration number. This ensures that the EPA has reviewed all safety and efficacy data for the product. Products requiring dilution should be added to the appropriate amount of water. — Ann Oxford, via email

Paintbrush and roller cleanup

Dear Heloise: When I suspend a painting project for the day, intending to resume painting the next day or two (or three or even longer), I do not clean the brush(s) or roller(s). I moisten them with a little paint, put them individually into a plastic grocery store bag or a sandwich bag and store them in the refrigerator until it’s time to resume painting. You will be back in business. Respectfully submitted. — Lou N., Waterbury, Connecticut

Fragile plant trick

Dear Heloise: I grow orchids and other plants that send up fragile stalks and stems. I like to support them but don’t want to use twist ties, wire, pipe cleaners or other things that might damage the stalk. A bamboo skewer in the soil with the fragile plant part secured to it or with a small (child-size) butterfly hair clip does the trick. These little clips can be bought on the cheap at a dollar store and can also be used outdoors to support small veggie plants like newly planted peppers or tomatoes until they can stand upright on their own in the elements. — Karen G. Duffy, Geneseo, N.Y.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Nick Cole and originally appeared on Clark.com.

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