Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: Here is a hint for recycling a console TV cabinet when the TV no longer works.

Take all the insides out of the cabinet and put a full piece of glass in front, then put a door on the back side on hinges. This makes a good display cabinet for dolls, bells, whatever your prize possessions may be.

My husband added a small six-inch fluorescent light on top (inside). It’s a beautiful attraction in any room. - Sue Veland, Santa Rosa, Texas

Dear Heloise: Recently, as I began to make a meat loaf, I didn’t want to stick my hands into the mixture. I spied my potato masher in the dish drainer. I used it to mix up the meat loaf and the results were incredible.

It was fast and thorough. I don’t recall ever seeing this hint in your column! - Donna J. Mathews, Shreveport, La.