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Oh no! Unexpected flat inspection
Eek! :eek: I've just had a phone call from the letting agency which manages my rented flat, asking to come round and do an inspection on Thursday. They've almost totally ignored me for the past five years or so, so I don't know why they're suddenly taking an interest, but now I'm panicking as the flat's an absolute tip. :o…
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Can leather shoes be dyed?
I've got a pair of cherry red Dr Martens, as lovely as they are I think I'd wear them more if they were a less vibrant colour and have been thinking about dying them black or dark brown. Would this even be possible? Would it work with Dylon? They're ankle boots, not the lace-up type and made of a more porous looking…
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How can I remove smell from support belt?
I've just bought a belt for back support, but it stenches of a medical type of odor. As well as being repugnant it's making me sneeze. otherwise it's a good belt. Has anyone any ideas how to remove smells from fabric? I don't think this can be washed due to sticky velcro. Having a quick search, smell reduction agents…
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Repairing/repainting an enamel bread bin?
We have a lovely cream enamel painted bread bin which my lazy husband chucked in the dishwasher rather than wash by hand, the interior base is now bubbled, rusty and black from this experience and I dont like to put my home made bread in there in contact with the horrid looking and probably health hazard bottom…
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Shovel patio set!
What do you think of this fab patio set? Thanks to Rachelle Strauss from myzerowaste for flagging it up on twitter earlier. Have you made anything similar?
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O/S Daily Tuesday 14th April 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 14th April 2015 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,…
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Fan assisted oven/grill cleaning.
I've managed to clean the oven back, sides and bottom lovely. It's sparkling like new.. But for the life of me I can't get to the top because of the grill element. Any top tips on cleaning this please?
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The beasts are back - help!
We moved house last year and so far I love the house. Till this week that is where I have come across 2 MAHOOSIVE spiders. I have a ridiculously irrational fear of them. Mice or rats I can quite happily deal with but spiders bring out the worst in me. Dh despatched of them for me but he won't be around during peak season.…
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O/S Daily Monday 13th April 2015
O/S Daily Monday 13th April 2015 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,…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 13th April 2015
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. Thank you Dusty for last week's thread Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list;…
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Your top money saving tip
Hi all I'm looking to get some ideas. I have a plan to pay of my mortgage asap and want to achieve this by stopping wasting money rather than giving up everything. To make the finances/household streamlined! I am looking for your top money saving tip. It can't be something that takes tons of time or effort as I work time…
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Getting rid of fish smells
I have a small kitchen with no extractor fan and when I have cooked fish the smell lingers for days I have tried the usual sprays. Any suggestions please. Thanks
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Multi cooker
Hi all, does anyone have one of these 8 in one multi cooker things? I have all these usual things,rice cooker,steamer,slow cooker, air fryer,halogen ,soup maker hahahah pantry full of gadgets, I do use them all but this would take up more space? What's the best under £50 one ? I've looked at Morphy Richards,tefal,Jml and…
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Meal planner WC12/04/15
We are having a use it up week this week as it is the last week before pay day. Sunday- Vegetable curry with naan bread and rice Monday- Veggie chilli sausages with garlic mushrooms and onion rings Tuesday- Smokey mince and chorizo on jacket potatoes Wednesday- Garlic kiev with stir fried veg Thursday-Carbonara Friday- Hm…
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O/S Daily Sunday 12th April 2015
OS Daily Sunday 12th April 2015 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,…
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help me cut on food
I am looking to save money on food. I need two meals, one around 12am when I am at work and one around 9pm when I am at home. I cannot eat any carbohydrates, so I am limited in protein and fat, ie meat/fish, cheese/yogurt, egg, and veggies (or anything else that has <5% carbs). So far, I buy a meal at work which costs…
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Would you have used these?
Whenever I go on the market, I buy from a fruit and veg stall and I ask them if I may take some cabbage leaves for the rabbit. they always say yes and I am allowed to collect from their bin. Yesterday, in the top of their (big) bin, with NOTHING thrown on top of them, was a box of 6 caulis. DD was with me and asked me not…
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Easy but posh puddings for after curry
I am making Meera Sodha's chicken curry and daily dahl and a curried cauliflower for friends tomorrow and need a light, easy but impressive pudding to follow. I can't get my ice cream maker churn in the freezer as it is so full - what else can I do?
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OS Daily 11th April 2015
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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Ppi reclaimed.
Hi, just want to say, thank you to Martin for all the advice given in the past about claiming P P I back and to other forum users for sharing your experiences.I have just had a letter from Black Horse with an offer of £10,666.00😃Also rang the Nat West Bank about the miss selling of my advantage gold account, and they…
