Four tips to help a little

Wed., Feb. 15, 2006

JoAnn Derson King Features Syndicate

•”I find that the ‘new skin’ liquid bandages really help cold sores and take the discomfort away immediately.” — D.M. in New York

•”If the cane seats on your chairs are sagging, soak them with hot water and allow them to dry in the sun. They’ll shrink back to size!” — A Reader in Arkansas

•”After baking cookies, place a half to a whole piece of any kind of bread in with them. Even if the cookies were made a couple of days before, the bread will really soften them right up. It works every time.” — N.O. in Colorado

•”If you have a bunch of picture frames that don’t match or ones that are nicked or have small cosmetic damages, just paint them. Choose a matching color for all, and you have a collection!” — T.L. in Florida

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