Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: When I paint, even if it’s my regular painting clothes, I turn the shirt inside out. That way, only the inside of the shirt is ruined, and you still might be able to use it again. – Rebecca, via e-mail

Dear Heloise: I read the hint about reusing peanut-butter jars for leftovers, etc. Even after thorough washing, traces of peanut proteins could remain in the jar, resulting in cross-contamination of food that could be lethal for allergy sufferers. Just wanted to pass this along to keep in mind. – Kim G., R.N., B.S.N., via e-mail

Kim, thank you for the good advice, especially for people with peanut allergies. You can’t be too careful. – Heloise

Dear Heloise: Use a dot of nail polish on the top of an appliance plug so you know which way is up. Many fit only one way, and this saves time. I put a dot above the right prong so it is easy to see. – Nancy Matlock, Benton, Ark.