The Internet contains some absolutely fabulous sites that offer helpful hints of all kinds. One thing's for sure--these sites will make you glad you're hooked up to the Net! 

The Learn2.com site is where "you can learn the stuff that makes life easier and/or more interesting," such as how to shine leather shoes, how to clean your computer, how to make basic origami, or how to cope with a crying child. Fascinating site!

Having plumbing problems? At Ask the Master Plumber, you can email a question and get free answers from a master plumber with over thirty years experience. You can join a chat room or participate in a forum for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning problems.

Need help with home repairs? Home Improvement and Repair offers help in categories such as decks and patios, landscape and garden, paint and decorating, flooring, and much more.

Got a stain that won't come out of your favorite blouse? The Fabric Stain Removal Guide lists the treatments for individual stains, like fingernail polish, chewing gum, or tar.

At The Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Site, you click on a room, such the bathroom, and you're presented with helpful hints on cleaning that room. Did you know you can clean and deodorize a shower curtain with baking soda? At the kid's room, you're given instructions on how to make play clay crafts or simple science experiments using baking soda.

Ziploc Brand Bags offers Ziploc tips, freezer and refrigerator tips, and recommended shelf times.

What about a site that offers 3770 calculators? Yep, that's right. Martindale's Calculators On-Line Center lets you calculate your interest rate repayments, the odds for winning at poker, recipe conversions, or weather unit conversions. The entire Martindale's Reference Desk is wonderful.

For interior decorating hints, try The Mining Company's Interior Decorating site. You'll find do-it-yourself projects, wallpaper and paint estimators, and more.

Toiletology 101: A Complete Course in Toilet Repairs offers how to test for leaks, preventive maintenance, emergencies, and anything else you could possibly want to know about toilets.

Ask the Builder offers hints to everyday building and remodeling problems, manufacturers for specific products, and more.

If you need help in making a decision on a purchase, try Product ReviewNet, which offers online reviews for a wide range for consumer products, including appliances, audio and video equipment, computers, sporting goods, cameras, and cars.

The Old Farmer's Almanac is now on the Net, offering the same timeless advice for gardening, weather, and more.

$ensible $aver Publications provides helpful hints for pinching those hard-earned pennies.

Next week, we'll search for sites on water sports. See you then! 

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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