Dear Readers: If your children have T-shirts that they have outgrown or do not want to wear anymore, don’t toss them out. They offer memories of fun times that your family has had, whether they’re from a trip, a sports event or even a concert. Here’s how to repurpose them:

Have your children spread them all out, then take out the T-shirts they do not want. Those can be used as cleaning rags. Then, with the remaining shirts, have them select which logos or designs they like the most.

You can cut out these designs into squares and sew them together to make a fun T-shirt memory quilt. — Heloise

LEARNING NEW THINGS AT 80

Dear Heloise: I’m 80 years old, and I just got my first computer. I always thought I was too old to learn how they work, but I bought one and took classes. Now I can communicate with anyone anywhere in the world!

My grandson comes over and shows me shortcuts and a few other simple steps. I’m living proof that you’re never too old to learn something new. — H.G., in Michigan

DUCT TAPE

Dear Readers: Keep a roll of duct tape in the trunk of your car. It can come in handy for road emergencies, like leaky hoses or loose wires. Duct tape is great for quick and temporary fixes. — Heloise

TIP FOR OXYGEN USERS

Dear Heloise: Here’s a tip for the many oxygen users whose ears are sore and aching from dealing with the oxygen tubing. My innovation caused quite a stir of interest with the doctors and nurses at the hospital. Here it is:

Fasten a large safety pin sideways onto the top of a baseball cap. Run the tubing back to front through the safety pin, then let the tubing drape down the sides of the bill and into your nose. What relief! It is comfortable and easily adjustable. — N.I., in California

BALLOON DANGERS

Dear Readers: Balloons can be dangerous to pets. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, it is not a good idea to allow pets to play with balloons. They could pop and scare your pet, or your pet could choke if it swallows a burst one. — Heloise

TEXTS CAN LIVE ON

Dear Readers: Think before you text. Do not text anything in anger or send offensive photos. Your texts can live on in the internet world. They could easily be passed around to people you wouldn’t want to see them. — Heloise

DIRTY GROUT

Dear Readers: If your grout gets so dirty that you cannot get it cleaned well, you might have to replace it. But if you’re able to get the cleaning done, make sure to spray a water sealant on top, which will protect the grout from mildew and stains. This will also keep it cleaner for longer. — Heloise