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Archives for March 2007

Incredibly bad damp/musty smell in old car - any tips?
Hi all We have an old classic car which we are trying to sell. It has been restored, and is lovely on the outside, but we don't drive it, so its sits, covered in our garage, waiting for it's loving owner to appear to claim it :D It has got the most horrendous damp smell. We do take it out now and again with all the windows…
cleaning white plastic garden chairs
Hi guys! Just started on a cleaning job - my boyfriend has some of those white plastic garden chairs and they are really filthy - I guess dirt, bit mouldy, they've been sitting outside all year round I think! Anyway, have set to work with hot soapy water but it's not really shifting it. Is there anything else I could…
Removing bobbles from tshirt
Hi there..I have some t shirts which are work branded ones. They seem good quality (ie. not itchy etc) but after a lot of washing, they have developed like small bobbles on the fabric. They can be removed if you pick them off, but there is loads of them. I'm not sure of the proper name for these...but is there a way I can…
What o/s steps have ended up costing you money?
Hi Has anyone else done something thrifty or o/s & ended up spending more? I've done 2 things. Firstly I changed my Gas & Electricity supplier & the promptly put my Direct Debit up by £9 a month each. I was in credit & queried why, but didn't really get a satifactory answer. I also got a phone bill from my previous…
Daft question about, uhm, boiled eggs...
Hi, Get ready for a daft question, but.... Once I have boiled an egg, how long can I keep it for? :confused: I would like to boil up 3 say on a Sunday, for Mr EL to take to work as snacks. My mum used to run a bar and keep them for ages as snacks for people to buy with their drinks, but I can't bring myself to ask her this…
How long do hard boiled eggs last
Hi All, I boiled some eggs last Thursday.... will they still be ok? I thought not, but then got thinking that raw eggs last for ages! Ta
Buying couscous?
Have compared prices on mysupermarket.com and out of the four big supermarkets, Asda is the cheapest at 10p ish per 100g but do Asian shops sell it cheaper? Any info gratefully received.
Boiled Eggs for Brekkie
Hi, I'm about to have boiled egg and marmite soidiers for brekkie. How does everyone cook theirs I never seem to get it quite right they are always either to sloppy or hard boiled. I cover them with water, bring them to the boil and boil for 3 mins. What does everyone else do?
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Daily Thread for Saturday 31 March.
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 31 March. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please…
Help needed please?
Hi everyone...I was just wondering if you could help me...I have bought a 1.5 kg piece of brisket...I have a slow cooker...low/medium/high settings...what seing do I cook it on and for how long?...also do I put it in on it's own or do I put stuff with it...any help would be gratefully received...thanks
Help me save on my shopping bill
I am trying my best to cut shopping bill by at least half and i have been advised by dept free wannabees that this is the place to come. I am trying to make a list of items that i can go to Asda with and just buy what is on my list but i am finding it really hard to think what we eat.I will give you an idea of what kind of…
What did I do wrong?
Hi all, I made some flapjack with a recipe from here and all looked great until I tried to turn them out, I had lined the tray completely with greaseproof paper and it had stuck to the flapjack, wouldnt come off at all, was i supposed to grease the tin and use without paper or should i have greased the paper too? Any help…
now after sausage advice
Does anyone know if they're gluten free please? I've read the box but still not sure and have a relative with coeliac disease coming to stay. Thanks. x P.S. Sorry for any confusion, this question was about kallo organic cubes but I changed the title after I asked about sausages a bit further down the thread.
'Pesto' made from seasonal veg not herbs?
We've just had pasta with kale pesto and I must admit, I totally loved it. It was very different to basil pesto. It was crunchier and less sweet - but had a deeper flavour that was a hit in here! I used kale, pine nuts, garlic, nutmeg, sunflower oil, single cream and 'parmesan'. I wilted the kale in oil with garlic before…
Rice in slow cooker?
I have some pork cooking away in my slow cooker at the moment and I plan to serve it up with rice, peas and sweetcorn (using up storecupboard bits!). Can I bung some bog standard brown rice in my slow cooker as well? Or would I be better off cooking it separately? I've had a search around and have only come across rice…
Any Suggestions On Shopping Cut Backs?
Hi Trying to cut down on our grocery costs, this is my shopping list from Tesco, varies slightly sometimes i.e. nappies etc, but roughly same each week. Anyone any suggestions were could cut back? Oh it’s for 2 adults and one 2 year old! Sarah List of items & prices Qty Description Size Price Total 1 Tesco Wholemeal Thick…
Removing glue from laminate
Hi I hope someone can help my mum had a runner in her hall which she secured with double sided tape however she has decided to bin it and cannot remove the glue from the floor does anyone have any idea the best way to remove this thanks
keeping in the fridge
Just wondering how long some foods would keep in the fridge, specifically things I might be able to use for packed lunches such as pasta salad, cold chicken, cold sausage, boiled eggs, can't think of other specific things I might use but ideas would be gratefully received... I'd like to make packing lunches easier by…
How to get nail varnish out of the carpet
My toddler has emptied a bottle of pink nail polish on the upstairs carpet, had a good walk around to make sure every room got a bit. Honestly, he stood on the bed and got a long handled brush out of the bathroom to get hold of it !!! Anyhow, any ideas how to shift it please????

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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
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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