Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: I read a letter in your column from a woman who was trying to get the mothball odor out of a chest of drawers.

Stuff the drawers with crumpled newspaper and keep them closed for 24 to 48 hours. Change the newspaper until the odor is gone. It could take a few weeks. Chris Davidson, Houston

A good way to reuse newspapers too! Heloise

Dear Heloise: It seems I always have trouble lighting tea light and votive candles, even the fireplace.

Instead of singeing my fingers, I light an uncooked piece of spaghetti, then light my difficult wick. It works great! - Mary Anne Czajkowski, Pace, Fla. xxxx