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I saved a wad of cash today....
My kitchen sink started leaking badly a couple of weeks ago. Since my workload did not leave me time to get a plumber in, I just shoved a bucket underneath the drain and emptied it as and when. Last night I was planning today's chores and for some reason I decided to have a look at the sink's plumbing and noticed that the…
remove stains from white tops
Hi, The title says it all! Has anyone any tips for getting it out? Thanks! Sam
gross black mould round bath
:confused: Hi there right so Ive set to the mould in the bath with my stardrops & microfibre cloth, and used a tooythbrush dipped in neat stardrops its not working :confused: Ive no lemon juice, or can you believe white vinegar - forgot it today :mad: What can I use instead?
Washing Up
What technique does everyone use? People with 1 sink and no dishwasher I mean. What bits get done first and what tools of the trade do you use? From a domestic goddess wannabe...
cheap budget meals !
Thought this is the best place to ask for help ... for the coming week i need some really extra cheap meal ideas, Ive got a few tins etc in the cupboard tomatoes, beans, spaghetti, Ive got a spag bol planned and a chilli and the tomato sausage pasta .. any other ideas for a really cheap meal im feeding 3 children myself…
BM breadmaking disaster
It was all my fault too! Can I vouch for the fact that you CANNOT make bread without the water... :eek::eek:
os beer making does it work out cheaper ?
now that we seriously got to cut back and budget big time......i am finding alternatives ...etc... when hubby comes home from work he allways like to have a beer or 2 just to chill out...on average he has 2 cans of larger a night....but he did say he would have to stop that..if it means keeping to a budget.... then i…
Best way to remove rust from bicycle...
Hi guys you have always been really helpful in the past. I was wondering if there is a os way of cleaning rust off a bike wheel. I have tried cleaning wadding stuff and although it cleans a little of it off, not all of it will unless I plan on cleaning it for a long time. Any suggestions ? The bike is okay and so are the…
What foods can/can't you freeze?
I'm new here and on the DFW forums and am just trying to get my head round things so sorry if I ask daft questions. :o I'm focusing on my food shopping, because it is ridiculously high at the moment, and have questions about cooking bulk meals to go in the freezer. My Mum was always very cautious of freezing things when I…
Food processor attachment thingy
I hope someone can help me confirm the name of this thing I'm looking for so I can actually buy one..... My nan has this little food processor thing that's just big enough to do breadcrumbs in. I guess it works the same way as a big FP in that it chops/blends things but it's quite streamline. I don't want to buy a full…
Making Bread in Kenwood
I tried making bread in my new Kenwood on Friday and it was okay! But I have a couple of questions which you may be able to help me with... firstly, I used dried yeast (not the easyblend type) and followed the instructions by using a tbs for 650g flour. I didn't have a receipe so just put a bit of margarine in and rubbed…
SD253 breadmaker - malfunction workaround
Hello breadmakers After 18 months of perfect loaves (mainly straightforward wholemeal medium) my machine went into rapid decline and produced consistently lop-sided and sunken offerings of dense, sticky, just-about-eatable bread. A bit of phoning around got me to a local panasonic service agent who told me that a new…
Comfot zones with shopping budget...
Hi all How much have you decreased yr shopping budget by? I ask because we've been working on £160 this last month from an original starting figure of £240 in February, found it challenging - in a positive way! - and due to various reasons did last week's shop on £20. Did a storecupboard week and came in just under :j Now…
I can't eat veg! I want junk food!
I've got pregnancy sickness. It's not too bad, but I'm losing a bit of weight and spending a LOT of money on food I normally wouldn't touch if you paid me. I can't keep anything decent down and I can't stand the smell of bread or vegetables. I won't let DH use the breadmaker because of the smell and I am giving away the…
Lunch ideas needed please
Morning folks I need some ideas for lunch next Saturday as my mum, brother and SiL is coming to lunch. My weekly shop comes to £27 so I don't want to go over this budget too much. So that's 5 adults and 1 toddler and 1 baby I need to make lunch for. Any ideas? I'm not concerned with biscuits or desserts for afters as I've…
I scream for Ice cream
I just got a new ice cream maker and think its fab :) but I only got a few recipes with it and they are a bit rubbish! the quantities seem to be a bit out does anyone know any good recipes? would be grateful for any egg based and non egg based ones
Refrigerator 'cake'
Just made some of this today, it's lovely and sooo easy. Very rich though, (*even*) I can only manage a small piece! 8oz Lidl Ginger biscuits, bashed with rolling pin into a mix of crumbs and larger pieces, 4 oz Value Butter, 2 tbspns Value Golden Syrup, 7 oz chocolate (got mine cheap at Lidl), 4 oz nuts (your choice, I…
Need basic meal ideas please!
I feel as though I'm eating too much junk, it's costing a lot, and I'm getting fed up of cooking. I've basically been living on jars of sauce, bacon, pasta, cheese and chicken and it's making me feel exhausted all the time (I think because of too much fat). Does anyone have any ideas of the basics I need to eat to be…
kedgeree for bloke
I'm back! :wave: And I'm hungry. :drool: So, I was thinking of having a go at kedgeree. All I know is that it's got rice and fish in it. I've never eaten it, but I like rice and fish. :rolleyes: First I need a list of ingredients. Then I need someone who's seen my previous threads to tell me if it's out of my league. :o I…
Fritata
I made this earlier - it serves 2. Stir fry some chopped mushrooms,peppers and bacon pieces. Whisk 3 eggs and add a dash of milk, pinch of mixed herbs and seasoning. Pour the eggs over the stir fry and when set cover with sliced tomato. Sprinkle grated cheese over the whole lot. Pop under a hot grill until melted and…

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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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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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