Dear Abby Letters Highlight Health and Family Struggles
Dear Abby advises medical consultation for dieting concerns and setting healthy weight maintenance. A second reader seeks guidance on boundary setting with a disruptive sister in law and managing emotional fallout while preserving civility. A third note complains about noisy TV in waiting rooms and suggests calmer programming for patient welfare.
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Abby
Mars
South Carolina
Reader complains about black cords on appliances in Texas
Beverly of Kerrville criticizes manufacturers for using black cords that clash with light interiors. She urges safer, concealed wiring and asks why designers overlook the problem, prompting reader debate on cord visibility and safety.
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Beverly
Kerrville
Texas
KinG Features SYNDICATE Experts Weigh Wall Colors
The piece quotes unnamed experts who discuss interior design ideas noting black walls may be bold but require caution. Cautions are given about hiding cords under car mats or rugs and warnings about potential hazards.
Do Not Staple the Cord to the Wall
Advice column notes dangers of securing cords with staples or tape for space heaters and TVs. UL warns wrapping raises temperature and can void warranties. Suggest safer options like cord covers and wall outlets. Readers invited to share safe hints.
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Underwriters Laboratories
Heloise
Heloise.com
P.O
San Antonio
Thrifty Husband Hides Pipes With Golf Club Covers
Wife credits husband for a clever winter fix as he used golf club driver covers to protect pipes from a freeze. The improvised solution fit perfectly and saved a trip to buy new pipe covers.
Sticky lint roller cleans tiny glass shards after lamp break
After a hurricane lamp shatters on carpet, the narrator uses a lint roller to pick up minute glass fragments. The method proves effective, gathering even the smallest slivers despite not having tape. The item proves handy in quick cleanup.
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