Now Here’s A Tip: Magnet for finishing nails

“If you need to work with finishing nails, you might have the same problem I do: They are terrible to keep in place when first putting them in. I solved it by using a small but strong magnet in the shape of a thin rectangle. I can put the nail on the end of the magnet, tap it in place and then detach the magnet to drive the nail in all the way. This has saved me HOURS of aggravation and sore fingers through the years. — C.A. in Florida

“Here’s a timesaver: Schedule repeat visits before you leave. This applies to doctors, dentists, hair stylists, veterinarians, etc.

“”I keep a pair of scissors and a lint roller in (almost) every room. I always seem to need them, and I never have to go far to get one.” — G.K. in Indiana

“”To make my morning oatmeal more interesting, I keep a supply of add-ins handy. Raisins, various nuts and different spices let me mix it up while still getting the healthy benefits of oatmeal.” — H.L. in New Mexico

“”I don’t have a dishwasher. It really used to annoy me to wash dishes, but now I just put on my hands-free headset that hooks up to my phone, and I wash dishes while chatting with my friends and family. It makes time go so quickly that I clean house while talking on the phone, too!” — M.W. in Nebraska

“ “I keep my checkbook and receipts in a small fabric zipper-top envelope I found at the store. I also keep a calculator and pen in the envelope, so I have everything I need to balance the checkbook at the drop of a hat (since I do it mostly online anyway).” — P.R. in Virginia