Handy Household Hints from Heloise

Hundreds of Great Ideas at Your Fingertips

By: Heloise

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Paperback | 31 August 2010 | Edition Number 1

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Do EVERYTHING Around the House
• Better
• Smarter
• Faster
Heloise is America’s most recognized name for household advice, and she shares her innovative solutions for your most-pressing dilemmas. Whether you need shortcuts for everyday tasks, delicious ideas for quick meals, or ingenious tricks for the spills, accidents, and clogs in your day, just turn to Handy Household Hints from Heloise.
You’ll learn how to:
• Clean a keyboard with a used dryer sheet.
• Remove hot pepper seeds with a grapefruit spoon.
• Lift scuff marks with plain, white paper.
• Corral electrical cords with a ponytail holder.
Discover Heloise’s most creative ideas and tips for cleaning up, entertaining with ease, making repairs, getting organized, taking care of yourself, coping with nuisances, and keeping house. Filled with up-to-the-minute hints, you’ll turn to this handbook whenever you’ve burnt the rice, stained your shirt, or splattered paint on your hands.

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Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Home Matters
Clutter Busters and Organizers	p. 3
Bust That Clutter!
Reuse and Recycle
Storage Tips
Donate What You Can't Use
Toss the Trash
Organize Your Stuff
Shopping
Garage Sales
Cleaning Up	p. 61
Kitchen
Bathroom
Floors
Walls, Windows, Blinds, and Drapes
Furniture and Furnishings
Cleaning Products, Materials, and Tools
Vacuuming
Dusting
Getting Rid of Odors
Cleaning Tech Gear
Wardrobe and Laundry	p. 113
Pants and Jeans
Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters, and Dresses
Shoes and Socks
Hats, Scarves, and Other Accessories
Lingerie and Undies
Jewelry
Storing and Organizing Clothes
De-Lint, De-Static, Repair
Linens and Bedding
Laundry
Organizing and Sorting the Laundry
Laundry How-To
Washing Machines and Their Use
Stain Removal
Drying and Dryers
Ironing
Furniture and Furnishings	p. 160
Floors and Windows
Beds and Linens
Art, Antiques, and Collectibles
Candles
Home Maintenance	p. 172
Painting and Wallpaper
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning
Lighting and Electricity
Maintaining Appliances
Tools and Equipment
Home Safety
Outdoor Maintenance
Home Office Matters	p. 191
Office Machines and Equipment
Storing and Exchanging Information
Mailing and Shipping
Office Supplies
Consumer Concerns
Banking and Finances
Moving, Buying, or Selling a Home	p. 225
Selling a Home
Buying and Renting
Life, Simplified
Cooking Hints and Favorite Recipes	p. 235
Shortcuts and Substitutes
Tools and Appliances
Cooking Techniques
Cookbook Collections
Starters, Soups, and Salads
Main Dishes, Sauces, and Sides
Desserts and Baked Goods
Living at Home	p. 252
Parties and Entertaining
Welcoming Guests
Decorating
Holidays
Giving and Getting Gifts
Crafts and Hobbies
Sewing and Needlecrafts
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 291
Dealing with Doctors
Caregiving
Managing Medications and Supplements
First Aid, Injuries, and Pain Relief
Eye and Vision Care
Ears and Hearing
Dental Care
Skin Care
Bathing and Grooming
Hair Care
Cosmetics
Nail Care
Home Spa Treatments and Stress Relief
Diet and Exercise
Safety and Security
Family Activities	p. 330
Games, Puzzles, and Hobbies
Entertainment
Books and Reading
Photos
Visits and Vacations
Keeping in Touch
Life's Little Messies	p. 363
Helping Others in Need
End of Life
Coping with Storms and Other Disasters
Maintaining Your Vehicle
On the Road-Preventing and Dealing with Travel Emergencies
Index	p. 380
About the Author	p. 402
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