Dear Heloise: We have a “no trespassing” sign near home stating that we live on a private road. Our house also has a sign at the end of the driveway saying “no trespassing” and “no soliciting.” A third sign by our front door also says “no soliciting.” Yet we still get business cards and flyers stuck in the door that advertise businesses. When we open the door, all the paper flies away, and we have to chase it down, especially during windy days, in order to throw it out.

I am upset that people think it’s okay to trash up another person’s private property, especially when they ignore all the signs. I am boycotting any business that advertises this way. If more people would refuse to buy from businesses that are disrespectful enough to put trash on others’ property, we may have less of this bad behavior. — Elaine Fleeman, Bakersfield, California

REMOVING WHITE RINGS ON CLAY POTS

Dear Readers: The white rings of salt buildup that appear on many clay pots (both indoors and outdoors) can often be removed by wiping them over with a cloth that has been soaked in undiluted white vinegar.

I have put together a six-page pamphlet with a bunch of handy and useful vinegar hints. To get a copy of “Heloise’s Fantabulous Vinegar Hints and More!” go to www.Heloise.com. You can also get a copy by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. — Heloise

HOOKING UP KEYS

Dear Heloise: When most of us leave our home or exit our car, we drop our keys right into our purses. Later, we scrounge around inside hoping to find them. Here’s an easier resolution:

I took a plain shower curtain hook and attached it to an inside zipper pull tab. Now, all I do is attach my keys to it. No more scrounging! Quick and easy. — Jean Milici, Torrington, Connecticut