Hints From Heloise

Dear Readers: Here are five ways to reuse pantyhose:

Use as stuffing for craft projects.

Store onions in them; knot pantyhose between each bulb.

Use to test if a piece of furniture is sanded enough.

Use to tie up tomatoes.

Use to tie branches together after pruning. - Heloise

Dear Heloise: To keep coffee grounds from getting into the coffeepot, I wet the filter after I put it in the basket. The filter sticks to the sides of the basket and doesn’t fall down while the coffee is brewing. - Inge Archambault, Reys, Ohio

Send a money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, PO Box 795000, San Antonio TX 78279-5000 or fax it to 210-HELOISE.