Be ready to douse in the house
Dear Readers: How many FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are in your home? If you live in a house, you should have several: at least one in the living areas, one in the kitchen and one in the garage. If you live in an apartment or condo, you should have a fire extinguisher, maybe even two.
There are a couple of things you can do to check if the fire extinguisher is still functional. Inspect the pin to see that it is in the right place. If it’s not or it is damaged, you MUST get a new extinguisher.
Check that the extinguisher is at the right pressure. There is a gauge to see that the needle is in the green “zone.” If it is not, the pressure is “off,” and you need to replace the extinguisher.
Please heed this advice. Tear this column out right now and post it someplace where you will see it to remind you. You don’t want to have a fire, grab the extinguisher and have it be a dud! You never know — it can happen to you! — Heloise
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TRAVEL HINT
Dear Heloise: If you plan to fly and then rent a car on your trip, when you get to your destination, go to a store and purchase an inexpensive foam cooler. It will keep your drinks and snacks cool while you sightsee. On your last night, unload the cooler and leave it in your hotel room with a note to either discard or keep. — Sherry G., Cecil, Ala.
SUN SLEEVE
TWO PLANTS AT ONCE
Dear Heloise: I have several hanging plants and hated all the water that dripped from them and was wasted. I devised a method that not only cuts down on waste, but saves me time as well. I place one of my potted plants under the hanging plant, then I water the hanging plant. The water that drips from the hanging one falls into the potted plant below. Voila! Two plants watered at once. — Wendy in Alabama
HIGH VENTS
Dear Heloise: I have a hard time reaching the air-conditioning vents to adjust them because they are so high up on the wall. The last time I had a broom that was no longer good, I saved the handle. Now I can easily use the handle the reach the vents and adjust them. No more getting out chairs and trying to reach. — G.D., via email