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cleaning mould off tiles when you can't reach!
My bathroom tiles are looking quite shabby at the moment and are in need of some TLC. My bathroom often gets a mouldy ceiling (despite the window being open a lot) and the tiles near the ceiling also look a bit manky. The problem is that I can't reach them so they get a scoosh with spray and a wipe with a sponge/scrubby on…
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Hot tea spilt on beige carpet!! Oh no!!
Can anyway help please? Son has split tea on 2 month old new carpet. Blotted it up but not sure what else to tell him to do. Thanks!
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bread flour out of date - still ok?
Hi quicky question. I have some bread flour, white and malthouse, that are both out of date. I was hoping to make pizza today - do you think they will be ok? I also now feel in the mood for some homemade bread. Have a young baby so got out of the habit recently!:o They are both Doves Farm Organic if that makes a…
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Cooking a whole chicken on BBQ?
Hi all, I'm wanting to cook a whole chicken on my BBQ today and wondered what you think is the best way? Should I somehow flatten it out to make it cook easier? Also, should I do it in the oven for a little while first? If so, how long? Any advice appreciated :) Kevin
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OS Daily Sunday 11th April
Morning! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 11th April.It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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My new fridge has changed my life
Got my new fridge delivered this morning and it's absolutely fantastic - why am I telling everyone here? Well, because my old one was quite small and I always lost stuff at the back of the shelves and then when I found it all it was way past its best - bad housekeeping, I know :p . The new fridge is called an easy access…
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Whiteboard marker help please
I'm sorry that my first post is asking for help but I am desperate. When I was fighting my way through my son's tip today I found his brand new England football top shoved under his bed. I had let him wear it to school on the last day of term and has managed to get whiteboard marker all over it. I tried washing it with…
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£20 till last us to the 28th - need advice on how to make things last
So I had to buy a plane ticket this month which cost £300. It's not a holiday I've booked, I'm visiting a friend who doesn't have a lot longer. :( Anyway, the upshot is that I've just looked at our bank account and with several bills coming out, and petrol for the car (I need the car for work) we have about £20 to £25 for…
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Crochet Help
Ive been trying to teach myself how to crochet and really love it. Ive also been collecting the Art of Crochet magazine so that I can learn all the stitches. However, I have yet to make anything. I get really confused as to what exactly is the "first stitch" in a row. Then the patterns say to miss the first stitch etc and…
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spilt coffee in bed
morning spilt coffee this morning in bed ive blotted the mattress and rubbed with cloth and soap duvet is feather, ive sponged a bit and its drying by the radiator mattress dosnt look too bad, will fabreeze later but the duvet is a mess, i know no one will see it once its in cover. but will it rot or smell i really dont…
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OS Daily Saturday 10th April
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Saturday 10th April.It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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What to do with gammon hocks
I've got 2 gammon hocks in the freezer and I was planning on putting them in the slow cooker to make a nice hammy stew. But I've been thinking and I'm concerened that the gravy may end up very salty. Thoughts? What else can I do with them? Thanks
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Stain Removal Help
Hi Im wondering if anyone can help me. Yesterday I had my washer full and ready to be switched on, my husband was dressing my son, I told him to put his dirty clothes in the washer and switch it on once he had done, what I didnt know was that my sons nappy had leaked and there were poop on his clothes, my husband, not…
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Slow Cooker Recipes - HELP PLEASE
Hi All, Really after some help here please. I have a slow cooker and am eventually going to dust it off and start using it. Ever increasing grocery bill that must be reduced. I have been a lurker on the boards for a couple of years, but it is now time to take action. I am sure that during that time I have seen a thread on…
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OS Daily Fri 9th April 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for todayl.It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Cheap way to clean a caravan/motorhome exterior?
Hi, does anybody have any tips for cheaply cleaning a motorhome's outside body to remove black streaks, diesel fumes, drainage stains, algae, moss, fungus, traffic film etc instead of buying an expensive cleaning product like Fenwicks? Thanks for any advice.:A [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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OS style fancy dress
Hi OS-ers...can I pick your wonderfully inventive brains please? DH and I are going to a fancy dress party on Saturday, no theme but there is a stipulation that you have to wear a mask...this is either harder than you think or I am being particularly thick! Only have tomorrow to sort out costumes, so not much chance of…
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Shortening sleeves - How much?
I ordered a coat from Tesco and it's a great fit except the sleeves are too long. Does anyone know how much it's likely to cost to have the sleeves shortened? Thanks
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MealPlans WB 12 April 2010
Didn't see it so........... :o Have been doing really well with the menus for the last month or so, long may it continue! This weeks offerings at The Lodge are: SUN- Slow Roast Pork Belly / HM Herb & Apple Stuffing / Assorted Veg / Gravy MON- Sun L/O's / Yorkies / Veg TUE- Crispy Salmon Cakes / Garden Salad / Roll WED-…
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Cover to keep freezer cold?
Hi, not sure if this is the right board for this question but here goes, I have a chest freezer that can only be kept in my conservatory which is fine when the weather is cold but not so good as it gets warmer, I am sure I have seen freezer covers somewhere that keep the freezer cold, a bit like a thermal cover, despite…
