Bobo Wraps make the wrapping part of the gift.

Bobo Wraps are scarves that can be used to wrap a gift and double as a hobo bag, dress, shawl, sarong or other accessories. They’re based on an Asian tradition of wrapping gifts in reusable fabric.

The wraps come in various sizes and design, although the jumbo size is the one that can be turned into clothing or bags. Prices range from $8 to $48.

The company also sells accessories for dressing up a package and a craft kit that teaches uses for the scarves.

Bobo Wraps are sold at www.bobowrap.com.

IMPROVING OVER MOVING

Architect Duo Dickinson thinks there’s a positive fallout from the lackluster housing market: Instead of continually moving up, more people are staying in their homes and forming long-term emotional bonds with the places where they live.

He’s encouraging that trend with his new book, Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want.

Dickinson helps homeowners imagine the possibilities and think through the practicalities of remodeling their homes. He addresses such nuts-and-bolts aspects as dealing with professionals and changing bearing walls, but for the most part his book is devoted to the visioning process. He provides floor plans and before-and-after photos for dozens of projects he’s designed, explaining the reasons for the changes and the challenges involved.

The projects he features range from simple changes to extensive additions.

Staying Put is published by Taunton Press and sells for $24.95 in softcover.

REMOVING GORILLA GLUE

Q: I was using Gorilla Glue and got some on my hands. How can I get it off?

A: Regular Gorilla Glue is pretty tough to remove. You may be stuck with discolored hands until the glue wears away.

The company’s website recommends using a dry cloth or paper towel first to try to remove the glue, although that works best when the glue is still tacky. You can also try washing with soap and cold water, or using an exfoliator with a gritty texture. Apply lotion after drying your hands.

The company recommends against using any kind of alcohol or acetone. It strips the skin of its natural oils and makes the glue more likely to stick.