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DFS Leather
Not sure where to post. Looking for shopping help. Anyway, I rang DFS help line about the Navona recliners. I asked if it was real leather and not bonded or split. They told me it is 100% high quality leather which they called PERU Leather. Is there a leather expert or someone with knowledge of this leather to confirm it…
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Getting rid of black mould on window frames
Any tips for removing the black mould build up on pvc frames ? My friends house has a fair bit Thanks
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Yeast Question please
Hi can anyone tell me if there's a way to test yeast to see if it's still useable please? I have some stored in a compartment in the fridge (is this ok?) it has been open a long time but is still in date. I'd like to start making bread again but I'm never hugely successful (hence why the yeast hasn't been used up!) & if…
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Old Style Daily - Friday 21st February
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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Raw Cashews on a budget?
I am trying to find an inexpensive source of raw cashews to make cashew milk. I am going vegan for a month (to start off with, I am hoping it will be a permanent lifestyle change) and do not want to buy commercial cashew milk, especially as it seems to be very easy to make it at home. Thanks for any help!
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Help with a recipe please - Potato, onion and bacon hotpot
Just need some help please - I am making this recipe tonight - Potato,onion and bacon hotpot - do I cook the bacon first? Thanks for any help - I am presuming I would cook it first so that it is crispy ________________________________________ This is one of the most delicious dishes I know. It is adapted from Jocasta…
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What are your favourite slow cooker recipes?
I've had a slow cooker for quite a while now, and used it a few times when I first got it, mainly to make the Tattie Pot that was in the recipe book! I'd love to start using it again. :) We love stews, tattie pots, soups, and I'd love to hear about some of your favourite and easy recipes, ones that are very simple to…
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problems with food from slow cooker. HELP
I have a freezer full of food that was batch cooked in my slow cooker. When it is defrosted and reheated, it is all mushy and horrible. Last night I had a chicken casserole that had been defrosted and I reheated it and it all turned really soft and runny. All the vegetables and disintegrated and there was bits of chicken…
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Old Style Daily Thread - Thursday 20th February
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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Covers for dining chairs ?
My dining room chairs are REALLY hard and uncomfortable (not helped by a back that's a bit too narrow) but there's no spare cash to replace them, so I wondered if anyone had any advice? I wondered about making slip covers, and padding the chairs underneath with foam - which won't be seen - but I've no idea how to even…
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Best way to clean a solid natural oak toilet seat
How do you clean solid oak toilet seats without resorting to bleach or chemicals? We've just bought one (brand new today) and I want to keep it in pristine condition....what's the best method of cleaning it? Thanks!
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A new game to play?and a whinge.
I think we've been "over cooked" by cookery show's. So here's a game to play: Write down the following phrases, and add your own. Watch the show, and when you hear the phrase below, tick it off! 1. You'll never buy from the shop after you've tasted this. 2. It's a really cheap cut (try looking at sausages, they are dearer…
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storing root veg in sand
Just been reading a blog and a comment mentioned buying 25kg of root veg and storing them in sand. I have never heard of this can someone in the know elaborate for me, please? :)
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Supper Clubs?
Good Morning Lovlies I am not sure this is in the right place so let me know if I need to move it? Its home cooking so I thought here was best? I have been reading a ot about these supper clubs/pop up resturants etc. Has anyone ever been to one? Seems a more MSE way of eating out as its BYOB and most seem to just cover…
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Is this too much
Hi Not sure if right forum but i have been quoted £60 to have a skirt handmade it's just a basic circle full skirt i would supply pattern (found online and the fabric) is that too much? i thought it would have been about half of that or is that the going rate these days?
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Wednesday 19th February old style daily
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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No idea how to get through the next month
Hello, I have just faced up to our debts (few months ago) Things have been pretty tight since, but now we are paying debts off etc. However, the next month or so is going to be desperate. Have to buy a new car as ours was written off a few months ago. We have made do without 1, just cant anymore as we need it for dps…
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Bananas not ripening properly
The past few times I have bought bananas I had to chuck out (I hate throwing out food) because the skin does not change colour that much but goes brown. The result when peeling the bananas are one section is black and mushy. Is it just my treatment of bananas or has anyone had this? I buy bananas loose when they are…
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Lavender oil OR lavender-based oil - VFM & in BULK - where best to buy?
I am looking for lavender oil - OR a lavender-scented oil - that is VFM. And sold in a large/bulk quantity. I have a lovely bolster cushion containing dried soft lavender. Sadly the cushion cover has got dirty, so - as there is no inter-lining - I have had to remove the dried lavender while I ran the cover thru the washing…
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How often do you clean your toilet?
Just wondering, I get the feeling I'm probably a bit lax...
