Don’t forget to check appliance’s manual
Dear Heloise:
I thought you should know that I just bought a new range with a con- vection oven (an LG), and the manual specifically cautions not to put foil in the bottom for spills, as it will interfere with the heating and damage the surface. Thank you for all your great advice! —
Dick Campbell, Hewitt, Texas
Dick, I’m happy to help! Readers, make sure to check the manual that comes with your appliance before using it. —
Heloise
Paper clip bookmark
Dear Heloise: I use a paper clip to mark my place while reading. It never falls off or out, and it doesn’t damage the book. — B.B., via email
Alternative coffee maker
Dear Heloise: I read your hint about clean cof
epots making the “best coffee,” and I would like to suggest an alternative. I have been using a one-cup system for some time and find it very useful. I can make my own custom blend using available accessories and storebought products as well. You should consider this alternative product some time. — John D. Mitchell, via email
Cinematic drivers
Dear Heloise: I read a hint in a recent column about dangerous driving, and I wanted to add that it annoys me when I watch a movie or a TV show where the driver turns to talk to his passenger. Sometimes this lasts for quite a while, and the driver is not watching the road. Also, many times in the car, they are not wearing seat belts. — C. Leheny, via email
Dog safety
Dear Heloise: We used to have a wonderful border collie named Molly. She was always with us no matter where we were in the house, usually lying right in the middle of things. When Mom got older and was no longer steady on her feet, we became concerned she might trip over Molly. Getting rid of her (the dog, that is) was not an option.
I found a piece of carpet about Molly’s size and placed it under the dining room table. I only had to show her once to go under the table. She was delighted with her soft, new bed. Now when the family was around, she would stick her head and front paws out to be with us, but wouldn’t be in the way. — J.M., via email
Yard sale hints
Dear Heloise: This is in response to the recent letter about yard sales. If you don’t have an assistant or a cashbox, try a fanny pack (turned around to the front) and keep all of your cash and coins there. Then you can circulate and help customers.
If you’re selling clothes, prop up a full-length mirror against a tree or another shady location for people to do a quick try-on. — Patty, in Virginia