Hints from Heloise: Latest Hints from Heloise Column & Archive

Hints From Heloise: Gift supplies take flight

(The Washington Post, May 16, 2013; 5:34 PM)

Hints From Heloise: Deter danger of unattached items

(The Washington Post, May 16, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Say ‘eye’ for carrots

(The Washington Post, May 15, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Don’t burn your candle to the end

(The Washington Post, May 14, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Wrap goes on too long

(The Washington Post, May 13, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Painting party

(The Washington Post, May 11, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Traveling plants need special care

(The Washington Post, May 10, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Plug out for savings

(The Washington Post, May 9, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Attention, shoppers: Put it back!

(The Washington Post, May 6, 2013; 5:46 PM)

Hints From Heloise: Frazzled by the nozzle

(The Washington Post, May 6, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Simple, yet so helpful

(The Washington Post, May 4, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Different seeds bring different birds

(The Washington Post, May 3, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Disinfect or sanitize?

(The Washington Post, May 2, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: The meaning of ‘al dente’

(The Washington Post, May 1, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Helping Mother Nature

(The Washington Post, April 30, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: These don’t fit in those

(The Washington Post, April 29, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Garlic removal made easy

(The Washington Post, April 27, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Approaching a guide dog

(The Washington Post, April 26, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Shining a light on battery storage

(The Washington Post, April 25, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Canning grease

(The Washington Post, April 24, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Wash clothes, save energy

(The Washington Post, April 23, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Is anybody there?

(The Washington Post, April 22, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: What can clean granite?

(The Washington Post, April 20, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Getting gas smell out of clothes

(The Washington Post, April 19, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Wire retired

(The Washington Post, April 17, 2013; 5:24 PM)

Hints From Heloise: Hash browns are in the soup

(The Washington Post, April 17, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Magazines on the move

(The Washington Post, April 16, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Finger-lickin’ (not) good

(The Washington Post, April 15, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Highly efficient — and odiferous

(The Washington Post, April 13, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Solutions for the sleepless

(The Washington Post, April 12, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Cleaning birdbaths

(The Washington Post, April 11, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Why is my cucumber waxed?

(The Washington Post, April 10, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Flash family photos

(The Washington Post, April 9, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Does safety stop step stools?

(The Washington Post, April 8, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Magazines become works of art

(The Washington Post, April 6, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Advertising a way out

(The Washington Post, April 5, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: The wiper, not the windshield

(The Washington Post, April 4, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: ‘Mothers’ Found Floating in Vinegar

(The Washington Post, April 3, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Is baking soda a top-shelf solution?

(The Washington Post, April 2, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Apple ID

(The Washington Post, April 1, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Knickknacks might get whacked

(The Washington Post, March 29, 2013; 5:15 PM)

Hints From Heloise: An update on opt-out services

(The Washington Post, March 29, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Fixing patent leather

(The Washington Post, March 28, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Removing pomegranate seeds

(The Washington Post, March 27, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Specific glass needed for table

(The Washington Post, March 26, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Bathroom door: In or out?

(The Washington Post, March 25, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: The life span of chicken salad?

(King, March 23, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Retooling your search engine

(King, March 22, 2013; 12:00 AM)

Hints From Heloise: Can I use ‘HE’ laundry detergent?

(King, March 21, 2013; 12:00 AM)

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