DEAR HELOISE: African violets often look droopy and tired without the right light or amount of water. If your plant struggles in a desk or shadowy corner, move it to an east-facing window. These plants thrive in mild morning light but dislike the hot afternoon sun from west windows.

Place the pot on a windowsill or on a table with a drainage tray. When the soil feels dry, push your finger about an inch in to check. If it’s dry, water the plant thoroughly and let excess water drain out. Let the pot sit in the tray for an hour so that the soil absorbs what it needs.

Afterward, pour off any extra water and wait for the soil to dry before watering the plant again.

• Kathleen Tideman, via email

DEAR HELOISE: If you struggle to keep earrings paired and easy to find, try using a small tackle box. Clear plastic boxes for fishing lures often have many small compartments, making them perfect for organizing earrings.

Each section holds a pair so that you won’t have to dig through a dish or untangle pieces. The boxes are compact and lightweight, and they fit easily in a drawer, on a dresser, or on a closet shelf. The clear lid lets you see everything at a glance.

You can find small tackle boxes at stores like Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Walmart, or sporting goods stores. It’s a cheap, practical way to keep jewelry tidy and accessible.

• Linda Rudolph, via email

DEAR HELOISE: My husband accidentally dribbled super glue on my Corian kitchen countertop. Can it be removed without damaging the surface? He’d really like to get out of the doghouse!

• Freya Waynberg, via email

Freya, yes! Corian is durable, so you can usually remove super glue without harming it. Instead of wiping it while it’s wet, I recommend waiting approximately 30 minutes, or until the glue is gelatinous but not fully hardened. Then carefully scrape away the glue with a sharp chisel or card scraper. Work slowly to avoid scratching the surface.

If a film remains, dab a bit of acetone-based nail polish remover on a soft cloth and rub lightly. Test an unseen spot first to check the finish. Finally, wash with warm, soapy water and dry well.

• Heloise

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