Best of Helpful Hints

by Mary Ellen Pinkham

This book will save you time, trouble and money on hundreds of household "OOPS"Peter just spilled his milk again!I got a coffee spot on my white suit, but it's too late to change.The painter goofed and left paint splatters all over the windows.The candle wax dripped all over the carpet.My Cane chair is sagging."OH NO"There's a bee in the house!George lost his boots at school again.The plaster is cracking on the ceiling.I can't get this rusty bolt loose.My pictures are all hanging cockeyed."*!!*@!"Fido made a mistake on the carpet.Mary's got gum in her hair.My pearl necklace just broke.I can't breathe. This room is full of cigarette smoke.The moths got my winter coat.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published March 1, 1979

About the author

*Best known for her prolific housekeeping tips as featured on her television show, "Tipical Mary Ellen,"
*NY Times syndicated columnist
*author
*magazine contributor
*product spokesperson*
*iVillage.com home and garden expert
*regular contributor on Good Morning America

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was published in 1979, so there were a lot of tips that don't apply anymore or there are better methods that work. You also need to take the "hints" with a grain of salt.

My favorite one: "Giving your dog a pill -- Most dogs love chocolate candy, so if yours refuses to swallow a pill, push the tablet into a piece of candy." Just SMH over here... It was still a fun, quick read.

[Barbara Nazworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've kept this book handy for many years, actually decades. It always comes in handy, eventhough nowadays I might find the same information by searching the web, but Mary Ellen's helpful hints is still useful for anyone.

[Cassandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. There is some information in which you shouldn't do like feeding your dog chocolate. There is some good information though like running water over the onions before you cut them in order to not cry. I suggest you double check the information though to be safe.

[Sue Maryon · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is great. I will keep it and use it for a long time