Haley's Hints (Paperback)

~ (Author), Rosemary Haley (Author) "Allspice... To make up 1 tablespoon of allspice, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cloves with 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"I tried your wedding band hint with dental floss. You saved my wedding ring!" -- Terra Gordon, October 2001

"Thanks a lot for the candle wax on the carpet hint. It worked like a dream." -- Debbie Wright, July 2001

"Your solution of vinegar and ammonia for cleaning the scanner plate worked like magic! Thanks. -- Frank C. Feb. 2002 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

The extraordinary guide to ordinary items and products with time- and money-saving uses. Over 2,000 of them!

In Haley's Hints readers will find:

€ Environment-friendly tips on cleaning and stain removal
€ Money-saving advice on pest control and pet care
€ Practical pointers for children, seniors, and gardeners
€ Recipe tricks
€ Laundry tips
€ Sewing hints
€ Workplace wonders
€ Plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical shortcuts
€ Plus a whole chapter on pampering themselves

All topped off with a comprehensive easy-find index to help readers find the exact solution they need-fast.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451211820
• ISBN-13: 978-0451211828
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,089 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

208 of 213 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bachelor's Dream, August 25, 2002

By	A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What is your... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Haley's Hints: A Compilation (Hardcover)

I hate cleaning, and must admit I'm not very good at it. Part of my dislike is wrought out of ignorance. I simply do not know what I'm doing. Cooking is also not a skill I have. I need help.

Haley's Hints teaches me to cheat my way though a lot of household problems. He covers cleaning and cooking tips, but that's just the beginning.

Like the old "Hints from Heloise" I read in the newspaper as a kid, Haley presents very do-able solutions to everyday problems. Unlike Martha Stewart's ideas, which seem unreasonable in the average income family, Haley seems to have considered the practicality of his hints quite aptly.

Whether is it is hiding food odors, discouraging ants or his various methods of removing gum from things, he has a trick to it here in his well organized book.

The guy is thorough. The sheer number of pages will provide plenty of ideas for your home. Besides making a great read for extended bathroom visits, it serves best as a reference. HThe index is impressive and easy to use.

I fully recommend "Haley's Hints: A Compilation" by Graham Haley.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

160 of 167 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Pays for itself with just one of it's "hints", January 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Haley's Hints: A Compilation (Hardcover)

This an excellent book to keep handy at all times. Furniture, carpets and countertops can be saved with just normal household items. It also includes tricks for making everyday tasks easier and faster. Anyone of any age will find this book extremely useful. Great gift.

85 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Hints Book I've Seen!, August 20, 2002

By	"iciclelady" (Ottawa, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Haley's Hints: A Compilation (Hardcover)

I received Haley's Hints as a gift from my soon to be sister-in-law. Even though it's not meant to be read cover-to-cover, I did anyway, just because the hints are so fabulous! So far, I've removed impossible burnt-on stains from the drip trays on my stove (Haley's Hint: baking soda and water combined with a little "elbow grease") and saved my favourite shirt from a tomato sauce stain down the front of it (Haley's Hint: Shaving cream and a little scrubbing with a toothbrush), among other things.

This book has saved me a ton of money by letting me use stuff around the house (baking soda, bleach, cream of tartar, shaving cream, etc.) instead of buying those expensive store-bought cleaners. It is organized with a great index that let's the reader find exactly what he's looking for and quickly (important when stains are the issue!).