Removing window tinting can be difficult

Dear Heloise: Do you have any helpful hints on removing window tinting from automobiles? Donna, via e-mail
It might be possible for you to remove the tint yourself, but it's going to require some work. There are usually two layers to the film. One is tint, and the other is adhesive. The tint layer is usually easy to remove, while the adhesive can be very hard to remove.
The only way to remove the adhesive is to scrape it off with a razor blade. It's best to use a razor blade attached to a handle.
To save a lot of time and aggravation, it might be a better idea to call a window-tinting company in your area to see what it would charge to remove the film. Heloise
Dear Heloise: Electronic devices come with a wide collection of accessories: cables, earphones, carrying cases, straps, software, manuals, etc. Keeping track of all the pieces was frustrating until I decided to store them together in a clear, self-closing plastic bag. The contents are readily visible, making identification easy. The bag stands up on the bookshelf, especially if heavier freezer bags are used.
Quart-size bags are good for accessories from small electronic devices like cameras or music players, while gallon-size bags hold larger items from computer equipment. Pat, via e-mail
This is a wonderful and cheap way to organize all of those accessories that come with today's new gizmos! Don't you love all of the things that sealable bags can be used for? Heloise
Dear Heloise: When I am reading a book away from home (like on vacation or a business trip), I use one of my business cards as a bookmark.
First of all, I've got literally thousands of them handy, plus they're inexpensive, and if I mistakenly leave the book someplace, there's always the chance that the person finding it might call or mail it back to me.
Also, I place the card in the middle of the page, not sticking out of the top of the book. My place is still easy to find by fanning through the book, yet the "bookmark" is less likely to fall out. B.W. in New York
Dear Heloise: No more clogged-up drains in the bathroom sink while you're shaving -- just place an old, used fabric-softener sheet over the drain.
The hair will stick to the sheet, allowing the water to flow smoothly down the drain. When you're done, just toss the sheet into the wastebasket. Joe from Texas
Dear Readers: Here are a couple of good hints from Alberta in Montana:
When I hang up my slacks, I fit a wire coat hanger in the waistband so my slacks hang straight down. No more crease at the knees.
When I remove an item from a drawer, I leave the drawer open so I will remember where I got it.
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