Hints from Heloise: Latest Hints from Heloise Column & Archive

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First on the list: Do not put valuables in checked luggage.
 
Hints From Heloise: Choices for chopsticks
(King, August 16, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Making honey flow again
(King, August 15, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Back-to-school sales
(King, August 14, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Baggy pants more than a drag
(King, August 13, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A new home for VHS tapes
(King, August 11, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A formula for cleaning grout
(King, August 10, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Step stool safety
(King, August 9, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: How to cut the corn
(King, August 8, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Bees begone!
(King, August 7, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: The business is in front of you
(King, August 6, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Just roll with it!
(King, August 4, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Can you ‘kill’ a septic tank?
(King, August 3, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Staying cool in a hot car
(King, August 2, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Filtering out a problem
(King, August 1, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Praise for book donations
(King, July 31, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: ‘Sound off’ on the rise
(King, July 30, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Taking the bite out of mosquitoes
(King, July 28, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Advice for social networking
(King, July 27, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Keep your bathroom safe
(King, July 26, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Burger building with a twist
(King, July 25, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Think before you buy
(King, July 24, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: They’ve got my number!
(King, July 23, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Helping those who are giving
(King, July 21, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: How to file a TSA claim
(King, July 20, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Long live olives?
(King, July 18, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Detergent packs may pose problem
(King, July 17, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: ‘Tear here’ needs shears
(King, July 16, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Boosting iced tea
(King, July 14, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: ATM mistake could be costly
(King, July 13, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Cat’s face turns corners
(King, July 12, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Smart choices for restaurant dining
(King, July 11, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Should EMTs leave an FYI?
(King, July 10, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A solution for dented carpet
(King, July 9, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Potted plant takes a spin
(King, July 7, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A key to recycling
(King, July 6, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A lipstick ledger
(King, July 5, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: How do you get citrus zest?
(King, July 3, 2012; 8:00 PM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Rental insurance
(King, July 3, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Flag flying at its best
(King, July 2, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Advice that’s lasted
(King, June 29, 2012; 5:45 PM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Cellphone etiquette
(King, June 28, 2012; 6:26 PM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Black marks on old plates
(King, June 28, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Repurposing kitchen sponges
(King, June 27, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Emergency decisions
(King, June 26, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: ‘Organic’ gets defined
(King, June 25, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Passed-down wisdom
(King, June 23, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Some ideas about spotted towels
(King, June 21, 2012; 5:49 PM)
 
Hints From Heloise: Pull tabs, help children
(King, June 21, 2012; 12:00 AM)
 
Hints From Heloise: A bristly sticking point
(King, June 20, 2012; 12:00 AM)