Readers cast their votes: Fast facts feature is a keeper

Dear Readers: The results are in! We asked you if you wanted us to continue the Fast facts feature, and the result was a resounding "yes!"
Here are some comments:
UDelores of Maine says: "Why give up on a winner? This younger generation needs the common-sense approach to life, and I never tire of the household hints and the refreshing of my memory of many things forgotten."
UGwen of Washington says: "I enjoy your column and would hope you keep it just as it is."
UAnna of Pennsylvania says: "Please keep Fast facts. I'm from the old school where we don't throw anything away, as we might need it next week. I enjoy learning or reading about how to reuse an item."
UDiane of North Carolina says: "We all need to learn all we can about recycling to save our environment for our children, so please continue Fast facts."
UCynthia of California says: "If it's not broke, don't fix it. The ideas have come in handy many times around my house."
UA reader, via e-mail, says: "It's extremely important that we reduce, recycle and reuse."
So many of you shared the same sentiment, and I always listen to my readers. Fast facts is, in fact, a favorite feature, so without further ado, here is today's Fast facts. And please, if you would like to contribute to this feature in my column, we welcome your input. See contact information below. Heloise
Fast facts
Reasons to read this feature:
USaves money.
URecycling tips.
UOther uses for simple things.
UTrivia.
Dear Heloise: We had about a zillion duplicate pictures from the many great trips we have been on. We found an old camp trunk in our attic and were looking for a use for it. I suggested that we paste and then seal pictures on the top and all of the sides and use it as a coffee table in our family room. After I came up with the idea, my husband did all of the work. First, he painted the trunk and then glued the pictures on (many of them had to be cut to fit into certain spaces). Then he applied many layers of a sealer that we bought in a craft store. The table is a beautiful conversation piece and reminds us of our trips when we sit in the family room. Rochelle and Michael Smith, Staten Island, N.Y.
Sound off
Dear Heloise: I read your column in The Bakersfield Californian. My pet peeve is that all businesses take it for granted that everyone has computer access to Web sites, and they never give an address to write to. We don't all have computers! Winnie in California
Winnie, this is a viable point. Whenever we list a Web site, we also try to include a mailing address or telephone number. Heloise
XSend a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to (210) HELOISE or e-mail it to Heloise@Heloise.com.
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