Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: Several years ago, you published where one could get information on china that was discontinued or hard to find. I would greatly appreciate it if you could reprint this. – Gloria in New Jersey

You can find advertisements for these replacement services in the back of many women’s magazines. Most companies have a toll-free number to use. You also can check using your computer by going to a search engine and either typing in “china dishes” or the specific name of the pattern you are looking for. Before calling, have handy as much information as possible on the china or silverware you are trying to match. – Heloise

Dear Heloise: Whenever I have to move sprinklers, run a soaker hose or top off the pool, I set my oven timer to go off at the required time. – Marge, New Caney, Texas