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How to remove green algae off shed
Hi, its that time of year when I'mm looking to restain the fence but the lower panels have a green algae on them. Naturally I cannot restain without treating this first or it won't adhere properly. I see that a cleaner is availabale in B&Q that does the job but at £3.98 a litre it seem very expensive. Does anyone know of…
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How do you cook perfect rice?
I class myself as a fairly good cook but for some reason I've never really got on with cooking rice. I think I last tried it about 5 years ago and it went wrong so I gave up and have since bought boil in the bag. My Mum's given me a recipe for tandoori chicken and has mixed all the spices for me, she's also given me a pot…
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Please help me find a way to like beans and pulses!
Over the years I have used various beans and pulses. I'd love to use them more often, even the overnight soak doesn't put me off. Every recipe I have used ( except one, for lentils), has always been complicated. Anyone have any tips/recipes for simple dishes of them? I'd love to give them a go and want to cut down on meat…
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our microwave has died
used it last night and it isn't producing any heat. Hubs is gonna look at it tomorrow [when he is off work] but i think it has gone for good. so anyway - we were gonna have a look at how much one was - then i suggested we looked at how much we used it and what for - turns out the main thing we use it for is heating milk :)…
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Quick links for conversion charts when cooking
I printed off conversion charts when I first started using the internet and they are stuck on the inside of my kitchen cupboard door for easy reference (I've keep a pro forma in my household notebook).
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How do I get the smell of sweat out of clothes!
I bath daily,shave my arm pits, use good antipersperant de-oudourant ( used a variety).But I still seem to leave many tight fitting tops a bit whiffy! Particulary black cotton thin jumpers(reaction with the dye?). I've tried soaking them in nappy washing powder, using upholstry de-oudouriser, hot wash, different powders…
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If Only They Knew
I've started using just one washing tablet in my wash, I had rather a lot to begin with thanks to a Co-op BOGOF. I moved on to to the 2 in 1 tablets about a week ago and have done three loads today, one tablet each wash, the washing is now drying on the radiators and clothes horse and the scent through the house is…
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Quick links for conversion charts when cooking2
Here are a few links to conversion charts to help save any confusion when cooking. I posted this in relation to query on another thread regarding shortened versions for teaspoon etc, thought it might help someone! British to American measures Easy metric to imperial conversion chart Womens Institute conversion charts The…
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Deadly Weapons required... hahaha!
:eek: :eek: Yes that's right, I'm off on one of my killing sprees again, and I need some labour-saving murder weapons :eek: :eek: Well actually, I've recently started doing a lot more cooking from scratch (thanks to you lot) and I need a better kitchen knife and scissors than the knackered, blunt old things I already have.…
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Aduki beans
Can I grow aduki beans in this country? The ones I buy all seem to come from Asia. Regards X
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Help with biscuits please
Hi again Im wondering if im the youngest person on this board at 24? Anyway I see no shame even at my age in trying to save and having the home made is yummy way of life instead of all my friends who eat nothing but takeaways. Anyway to my askings. When I was at school we used to have these yummy biscuits. They were sweet…
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Help me use up this tin of sweet chestnut puree
I'm trying to use up food I've got before buying too much more, and am not doing too badly overall. However, I've got one tin I'm stuck with and just don't know what to use it for - it's sweetened chestnut puree, bought in a mad moment in a Fench supermarket! Has anyone got any recipes I could use it in please? Preferably…
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Organic vs normal fruit and vegetables
Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but here goes. Does anybody have the organic boxes delivered? Is there any difference (besides price) between normal fruit and vegetables and the organic. I know that the organic are supposed to be a lot better without the pesticides but can you justify…
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Satsuma Overload
Any bright ideas for 3lb of satsuma's that are just on the turn??? Thought I was being really good at the weekend getting so much fruit from the market but most of it has started to turn really quickly...the apples, pears and plums I can stew up and freeze but really not sure what to do with the satsumas...........I can…
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George Foreman little grill
Found a George Foreman grill reduced to £12.99 in my local Sainsburys and bought it. Not sure if I will use it much or not so thought I would ask your opinion as to whether or not you use yours lots, which might help me to decide if I should return it or not!:confused: Any help/opinions/likes or dislikes appreciated!!;) Ps…
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Making towels soft
I prefer to dry my washing on the line but find that the towels are really hard and rough even though I use fabric conditioner. How can I get nice soft fluffy towels without drying them in the dryer? Thanks Alison If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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I won!
I cant believe it, but I've won post of the month for my grocery challenge threads! I'm really pleased so thanks everyone who voted for me :)
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Fabric softener warning
Recently it was suggested that you could make laundry smell fresh by diluting fabric softener and spraying it on. I'd urge caution, as I tried this on a couple of shirts and it's left faint spatters (like oil/grease stains) on the material which won't come off. I used 50% water 50% concentrated softener - perhaps this was…
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How do I remove ink from laminated surface?
Hi there, My LO drew all over a new laminated set of bedside drawers & I'd like to know what I can use to get it off, plain old soapy water & elbow grease hasn't worked. Does anyone have any suggestions? Supermarket or homemade, I don't mind if it saves me buying another one :)
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Save money - resuse plugin refills
with plugin air freshener refills costing around £2-£3 each, I found that you can easily and very cheaply refill these... 1. take the perfume bottle out of its plugin holder 2. place the bottle in a beaker mof warm water (so the water submerges the bottle). 3. leave it to stand for few hours/overnight & the water will have…
