Here’s a Tip: Best tax resource a click away

“The best and most reliable resource for taxes and tax-related questions is a hop, skip and a click away. Check out www.irs.gov for help on your tax questions. If you prefer, you can call the Internal Revenue Service at the toll-free customer-service line, 800-829-1040.

“”The best way to clean a buildup of starch on your clothes iron is to wipe it down with a solution of diluted vinegar. If you have a curling iron or flat iron for your hair, you can get rid of hairspray gunk the same way.” — F.P. in Pennsylvania

“A great resource for laundry-detergent product information is a new Web site offered by The Soap and Detergent Association. At www.cleaning101.com/laundry, you will find a product fact sheet available at no cost.

“Thinking about re-working your landscape? Plant deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home to reduce heating and cooling costs. The trees will block sunlight with their leaves in the summer, and after the leaves fall off in the winter, will let warm sunshine through to help with heating.

“”Salve for windburned or chapped cheeks: Cool milk. Dip a soft cloth in cool (not cold) milk and apply to cheeks. It soothes so much. Follow up with a nice lotion.” — R.G. in Colorado