The winner: During the warmer months, I often wear ballerina flats. However, over time, my feet sweat to the point of pulling the lining from the shoe. To solve that problem, this year, I peeled the back off a panty liner and placed it in my shoe. Now the shoe lining stays nice-looking, and the panty liner absorbs the moisture from sweaty feet.
Margaret Hickman, Vale
Phone photos make life easier
When I need parts for anything, rather than drag the whole item into the store, I take a picture with my cell phone of the item and/or the part number. Easy to find what you are looking for. Jackie Ellis, Pineville
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