Hints From Heloise

Sat., Dec. 14, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: After unintentionally renting several VCR tapes for the second time, I decided to keep a record of each one my husband and I rented.

I use an address book, putting each tape’s title on the proper page according to alphabetical order. Result - no more renting videos we’ve already viewed. - Betty Boulet, Lancaster, S.C.

Nothing is more aggravating than getting home with a movie and realizing you have already seen it! Your hint will help others keep track of the movies they have rented. - Heloise Dear Heloise: Use a seam ripper from a fabric store to remove cellophane from CDs or any shrink-wrapped plastic without piercing or scratching the permanent package or box.

Also, use it to cut out UPC codes or bonus coupons or the like.

Once you get started, the additional uses are endless. - Virginia Pond, Baltimore Send your money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, PO Box 795000, San Antonio TX 78279-5000.

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