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Foundation on carpet
Thanks to my darling 18 month old daughter who decided to decorate my bedroom carpet with my foundation in the two minutes my back was turned. :o I immediately tackled it with my off the shelf usually trusty Vanish Oxiaction cleaner, but it hasn't got rid of it completely. Can I use something "home-made" like white vinegar…
money saving christmas tips
please post all money saving christmas tips here so they are all in one place as requested. ;D
Skinflint's Christmas Challenge
Hi, First and foremost, does anyone else agree that it would be nice to have a separate Christmas forum for the ever-growing number of Chrissie threads? Anyway, to the point ......... I have 2 sisters, and at Christmas I tend to do them each a 'goodie bag' of girlie stuff - you know the type, make up, smellies, sweet…
Delia online
Just registered with Delia Smith's online site, what a fab site, you can search for any of her recipes and then click on add to shop list, and all the ingredients and quantities are put on a list you can then print off to take to shops, brill ;D ;D
Ants!!!!
i have tried everything over the last couple of months to rid thee house of ants? also have a long on-going problem with moths, threw away any damaged clothin i could find and also what i thought was their breeding home but still see odd one or two, where are they coming from and how do i get rid of them, have cost me…
Sha Biscuits?
Have any of you ever heard of Sha (?spelling) biscuits? My Gran used to make these and my recent exploits with shortbread reminded me of them. If anyone has a recipe I would be really grateful. Thanks, Pink
Can you make custard without custard powder? (Proper custard)
well is it possible? it proably is but i don't know where to start.
Shiny Sink
last night dropped a tea bag on the draining board, when i rubbed it round, it cleaned it lovely (needed a rinse) but came up all sparkly. so with that and the lemon juice its fab.
Can Anyone Help?
I need to find out how to clean an wood stove. we have one in our new house, but its filthy and hasn't been cleaned in years i would guess. don't know where to start.
Oil spill on drive
??? Please can anyone tell me how you can get an oil stain off block paving? We have tried water hoses and washing up liquid but dont know how to remove it? Is there an easy homemade remedy or a shop bought one? Thanks in advance.
TOOOOO Many Tomatoes, Help Please
Help, I know I shouldn't complain but our tomato plants have gone mad this year and we have zillions of tomatoes, some weigh over 1lb each ( I think that's about 500gms) I have given loads away to friends and family but still have loads. Being a good money saver ;D I can't let them go to waste so can anyone suggest some…
Christmas Cake
Has anyone got an easy recipe for a moist light coloured fruit cake as my husband does not like dark fruit cake. I am not very good at baking - even the birds curl up and die when I try and get rid of my failures. As there are only two of us it doesnt have to be a big cake. Wish me luck
Can you freeze soya milk?
I've got a few blueberries I need to use up and thought of trying out a "healthy" dessert by blending blueberries, yogurt and soya milk and then freezing it. Anyone know if you can freeze soya milk? Cheers all.
The Modern Housewife`s Book
Hi all i have come across this old book and would like to know from which year/years it`s from, The cost was 3`6 pence and it was printed by john leng & co, ltd, London and Dundee, it`s full of old recipes and cold cures, cleaning tips etc, anybody seen or know of this book
Cathy Help Pleaseeeee
How can I get rid of Ink on lino (is that what it is called? - basically the kitchen floor) and Gloss paint off the kitchen work top. wanna do it the least toxic way if possible please ;D Had a few accidents while clearing out the boiler room :-[ hang on a tick...... am I posting on the right board ???
crayons on the walls??
wd40 will get crayon off walls in seconds and leaves no trace ;D
Bronchitis/Bad Cough
Anyone know of anything "natural" that is good for the above (pleeeeease don't say white vinegar :o ;D). Anti-biotics normally don't touch me and I hate taking them anyway. Get it every year (bronchitis that is!) and, in case anyone wonders, I don't smoke. I used to take oregano oil drops in water which really helped.…
Greasy oven dishes
I'm sure that there's something on here about this but I can't find it so apologies if someone has already answered this. Like many people we started off a year ago with nice new oven dishes which claimed they were non-stick. However, having used them a few times they are now fairly sticky and have a film of grease over…
Cleaning suede
Hi folks, Anyone got any good tips for cleaning suede jackets, or places that do it cheaply? I have 2 desperately in need of cleaning, but I'm in Wedding Skinflint mode and can't face the bill of £70 upwards to do both. I know some people say you can wash them, but love them both so wouldn't like to risk it. ;D Any tips to…
Nail whitener?
I thought sure I saw a tip on here for this, I have done 2 searches and it wasn't found but I still feel sure it was here I saw it, can't think where else I would have. Anyone know please and thanks :)

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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