Do try this at home

Jane Greig of the Austin, Texas, American-Statesman recently got this question from one of her readers.

Q: Please advise the easiest method of removing stamps from envelopes. Is there a way using the microwave?

Her response...."The microwave method begins with two drops of water on the stamp. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. I tried it. The stamp came off, albeit not cleanly."

She also made this comment which I found a bit strange, "Some stamp collectors remove the glue from stamp backs to decrease the stamps' attraction to insects (they love to munch on glue)."

To read her entire column, click here.