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mse way to reupholster a seat
Im hoping there are some old-style moneysaving tips to be had with upholstery. Im trying to restore a seat for a classic car and to have it done professionaly would probably cost to much. I've stripped it of the old vinyl covering and removed the stuffing. All the springs and frame look intact although there is a little…
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Cool wash is a bit smelly
I have tried to be environmentally virtuous by doing washing at 30-40C. However, I have noticed a stale sweat smell when ironing my husband's 'cool-washed' clothes. Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do to get rid of this smell or do I need to go back to using the good old boil-wash? Any advice would be much…
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Load of old Melons!
This may sound like a fib, but I realised that I have never before bought a melon until yesterday! Previously I have had it in those cut up fruit salads that cost the earth or at a friends or resteraunt. So now I have this melon. I am presuming it is ripe??? Or is it like an avacado that you should press to see if it is…
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Help with laundry, ideas please
Hi guys, hope u can help with my dilemma. I was wondering how u guys cope with your washing & ironing? there are 5 of us-me , hubby and 3 very grubby kids. It seems no matter how much washing I do there is always more. I hate the fact it seems to be everywhere. The thing is I don't mind doing the washing but obviously this…
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Help - sticky back plastic removal
Hi, I'm tired, knackered and generally hacked off! I put some self adhesive trunking on the skirting board to hide wires. We are now moving out of this rented flat, so on a cleanup mission. But.... the damn glue wont come off without MAJOR elbow grease and there is 4m of the damn thing. I've been going for ~4 hours and I'm…
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Moussaka in pyrex-freezing?
Hi all, am just n process of making up a ton of moussaka-am going to make on to have tom night and then one to freeze (also going to be a couple of pasticcio but they will go in foil trays). If I put it in a pyrex do I cover it with foil or film before freezing? or do I just put the pyrex lid on it? :confused: Not really…
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meal planning - where am I going wrong?
I can't seem to get our groceries down to less than about £35 a week - for two adults and one small child. I try to cook healthy meals so we get through a lot of fruit and veg - but I always choose seasonal/cheaper varieties. I buy one lot of meat (e.g. a chicken for a few meals, or minced beef/turkey) and one lot of fish…
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An ideas before I throw the throw
I have a gold chenile throw, which I decided to wash. Big mistake. Now fluff just comes off it. When I held it against myself, my black top was covered in fluff within seconds. This never happened before. I used to always have it wrapped around me when watching tv. I have tried re-washing it in cold water. Hanging it out…
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Tightwad gazette?
Hi, I've seen a few posts making reference to the tightwad gazette. This sounds like something I'd look to read, is it available online? Can anybody point me in the right direction please. Many thanks
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How do i make.....
Dropped scones.... Brioche bread Pancakes Bagels and tortillia wraps? Im guilty of buying all these ready made but its seriously affeecting my food budget, can any one point me in the direction of a good recipe. Thanks, im trying to get the budget down from 50 to at least 30 or less.
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Making skimmed milk cream
Flicking through the shopping channels one morning I saw a bloke make a thick cream that you can stand your spoon up in using skimmed milk and a Bamix stick blender. I was wondering if anyone knows how to do this without paying £120 odd quid for one!
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OS Daily Wednesday 2nd July 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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 do come in,…
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Mending a tear in jersey fabric - possible?
I have a funeral to attend on Thursday and I've just got out my black jersey dress to discover a tear on the outside of the sleeve near the shoulder :eek: I don't have time to replace the outfit, so short of felt-tipping my arm black :rotfl: I'm not sure what the best thing is to do. Can anyone offer any advice? Do you…
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50p a day til Christmas - healthily?! Weezl's next challenge...
Hello again old-stylers. Some of you may have seen the challenge that's just finished. Could me and Mr Weezl live on £40 a month for 3 months. But more than that, could we do it healthily? I won't bore you with all the shenanigans along the way, 'cos you can read about them here: old-style vs the USDA head to head…
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cleaning slate splashback in kitchen
we've got a black slate splashback in the kitchen and it needs a bladdy good clean :D anyone any ideas what i can use. TIA
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Mildew Removal
I do hope someone can help me! My other half is trying to persuade me that he needs a new golf bag as his old one is covered in mildew (from lack of use!). I have tried in vain to remove it but it just wont shift. Anybody got any idea's?? Many thanks
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Advise on Lunchbox for Toddler please
Hi all, My 3y old son will be going to nursery from september. I am after some advise on lunchboxes, bottles and food flask for little ones. The lunchbox should preferably have some cooling device. The bottle shouldn't leak. Also, which food flask is best? My son loves soup. Please through in your thought and advise,…
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Orzotto with something other than mushrooms?
A while ago I had the most delicious pearl barley risotto with mushrooms. Apparently a pearl barley risotto is called orzotto. I rushed out and bought myself a packet of pearl barley, meaning to recreate it, but the only recipes I can find are for orzotto with mushrooms, and my husband hates mushrooms. Meanwhile, I'm…
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I need organising!! Help!!!
Hi, I am a single mum, work full time and am in need of some serious old style organising! Firsty, my kitchen cupboard seems to have lots in it, but never anything that I can seem to make dinner with!! I'm always missing stuff, so what are the staple things I should have in the cupboard?? Next, I need help planning meals..…
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Rosewater Jam - is it possible?
Hi Guys Can I come and play over here for a wee while?? Missing your expertise down on the "How much have you saved?" board. I've got a bottle of rosewater lurking in my cupboard - no idea why it was bought, but it needs to made use of. I was thinking jam - kind of like rose petal jam. To give me a light and summery…
