Will you please tell your many readers who may not have central air conditioning and depend on portable fans about this old-fashioned trick?
Will you please tell your many readers who may not have central air conditioning and depend on portable fans, such as box fans, about this old-fashioned trick? To maximize the cooling effects of the fan, wet and wring out a large towel and hang it in front of the fan. The air will be much cooler as it blows through the towel. -- L.S., via emailI’ve found a way to drain the liquid from canned tuna without using the metal lid to do it.
In addition, cellphones provide a “Do Not Disturb” function that is turned on at night, and the second call overrides this function. -- Ken G., Prescott, ArizonaWe recently gave wedding gifts to two couples in their 30s. Months have gone by, and no thank-you notes have arrived. We also sent a check to a graduating high school senior, and again, no thank-you note was sent. Is this now a trend? It saddens me that our gifts were not recognized. Is etiquette going out the window? -- Peg E.
I’ve gotten numerous letters from people who have accidently stabbed themselves with a grilling fork or knife. -- HeloiseIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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