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Archives for June 2011

Cleaning help - wall
Hi guys Hopefully you'll be able to help us! We're moving out of our rented house, and having moved my housemate's bed away from the wall, it looks like the colour in his bedding has rubbed off onto the wall.. black on magnolia! The paint around the house is generally very good at flaking off etc, so I'm reluctant to try…
Lasagne Pasta in Bread Machine?
I'm thinking about making a lasagne next week, and I thought rather than buying fresh pasta or using sheets I could probably make my own in the bread machine - it does have a pasta setting, does anyone know a recipe or could I just follow a basic pasta recipe and roll into thin sheets?
Daily thread Thursday 30th June
Thread Stats Views: 1,295 W W Factor Coming Soon... Share This Thread: [URL="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3326590 [/URL] [URL="http://twitter.com/?status=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3326590 [/URL] Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 30th…
bread is really short?
Hi. I have a Panasonic breadmaker. It usually works great. For the last week or so, any loaf tends to have a rounded top but is really short, really compact. I've taken a photo. We've tried using different flours, different yeast and today tried adding 20 ml more water. We already add some white flour to the wholemeal loaf…
Is there a way of repairing a cigarette burn hole?
Hi all, I have received a dress with a smallish cigarette burn in it (though big enough to be noticable unfortunately)! It's looking unlikely that I will be able to return it so I figured I'd try asking the wise OSs for help :) The dress is cream with a print on it, and the hole is smack bang on the front of it with an ash…
What's a typical day's food?
Many apologies if this has been covered...if so I thank you for the time it takes to remove it! I am STRUGGLING to stick with my grocery budget (240 a month for 2 adults, 2 toddlers and 2 cats, including nappies, toiletries and cleaning products). I don't have a car or much spare time at the min, only available…
A question for all those who use bubble bath/shower gel to re fill soap dispensers
When I move out into my own place I am planning on using a tip I picked up on here about using cheap bubble bath/shower gel to re fill my hand soap dispensers but I just have one question. Especially in the bathroom I like to have anti bacterial hand soap, so how do you guys who use bubble bath achieve this? Do you add in…
OS Wednesday 29th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This 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.…
Making window quilts
Last year a new Canadian neighbour moved in nearby and one thing lead to another and she couldn't believe we all didn't have window quilts. Especially me as I have single glazed north facing windows at the front. I spent an afternoon [STRIKE]helping[/STRIKE] watching her make one. Bit like watching someone driving a car…
Tuesday 28th June OS
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This 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.…
sore throat remedies?
can anyone recommend any remedies for a sore throat? either natural or shop bought medication?
OS Daily Monday 27th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This 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.…
Old-Style Case Study / Action Points
Hello, I'm new to old-style, and am keen to read, learn and take action. I would love to be less wasteful. Following a discussion on DFW - FireWyrm highlighted how effective old-style thrift has been in recent advances towards becoming debt-free. I'm wondering if this thread might serve to allow some people to post case…
Weekly Flylady Thread 27th June 2011
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very…
making your own beach wear?
i was bought this beautiful wrap for my hols, which is basically a wrap with a hoop at each end that when you place your arms through opposite arms it becomes a dress. its called a saress and are on sale at lots of retailers at £34.99 or average of £16 on ebay. i am not a machinist by any means but have just started…
O.S. Sunday 25th June
Good morning chums ,blimey old Riley am I first up on this beautiful morning.Sun is blazing down already and today DD and the four boys and I are going to the beach with a picnic.Probably either Westgate,or Joss Bay about an hour from where we live .Her OH Simon is staying at home as he wants to get the garden sorted out…
New curtains refusing to open/close
Just paid a small fortune to get new living room curtains made (my first pair ever, yay). Got home, counted out the spaces etc as you're supposed to - they're the type that hang on hooks - and got DH to hang them for me. Grumpily. Anyway they are on a track that is suppose to be opened and closed by a string at the side,…
Suggestions for after house move please
Hiii :) I've not been around for a while, but knew I'd come crawling back in the end! The last couple of years I've had a very low paid job with fantastic "perks" such as dirt cheap all-inclusive rent, use of company vehicle (so I'd only pay for fuel, not tax, insurance etc)....I've also been out in the country, so…
Vegetarian child meal planner.
Breakfasts: Winter - have a container full of chopped, dried fruit ready to add to porridge in the mornings and some soft, dried apricots to have after toast. Summer - have a container full of chopped strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and chopped grapes ready to add to bowls of weetabix or with fresh yogurt and honey…
cleaning glasses
I live in a hard water area & my glasses (drinking ones) are always grubby looking due to limescale on them - anyone know any way I can get these looking crystal clear - don't have a dishwasher

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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