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Cleaning Brass
Hope you peeps can help out here! I'm painting my outside door and I have Brass fittings, handle, letterbox, bell and yale keylock. I'm assuming the bell is as old as the house, (1903) as that's on the wall, but the others are on the door which is more modern, (over 30 years old tho!). I've found various sites telling you…
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Cleaning Brass
Hope you peeps can help out here! I'm painting my outside door and I have Brass fittings, handle, letterbox, bell and yale keylock. I'm assuming the bell is as old as the house, (1903) as that's on the wall, but the others are on the door which is more modern, (over 30 years old tho!). I've found various sites telling you…
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O/S Daily thread Tuesday 26th May
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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menu plans.
I know there probably is some where on here but i was looking for a menu plan,that i could steal from ideas from ,thanks in advance.
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What Do You Have For Dinner?
I am on a real tight budget this month (£100 incl dog food and nappies) and I was looking for a bit of inspiration. We eat quite a lot of mince meals but my husband lost his Brother (aged just 52) about 6 weeks ago and as a result had an "MOT" with the GP and has high blood pressure (plus allergies to nuts, kiwi, grapes,…
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Organic eggs v. free-range eggs?
With the rather large price differential between normal eggs (ie free-range) and organic free-range eggs = is it worth it? What is the difference between organic eggs and "normal" (free-range) eggs? I understand it's to do with what the hens eat and that organic eggs are from hens that have had an organic diet and that…
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O/S Daily thread Monday 25th
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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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th May 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 Bossy 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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Stainless Steel Saucepans- Burning everything!
I decided to treat myself to a nice new set of saucepans (yes, my life is THAT exciting) and went for a nice stainless steel set from Morphy Richards. I have always used Tefal pans, with the teflon coating. Oh My God..how on Earthdo i cook with these things? I am burning everything! Just frying some onions on a low heat…
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Poached Eggs
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, wasn't really sure where to put it! I've never poached eggs before. I don't often eat eggs because they make me ill as soon as I see any of the 'jelly' around the yolk so if I have them, they have to be really well cooked. I do like a runny yolk and keep having cravings for eggs…
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Drying clothes??
Given the mixed weather its not always possible to get washing out on the line. We have a small 2 up 2 down terraced house and only 2 accessible radiators. There is little space to have a maiden/clothes horse standing around. What tips/tricks do you use to get washing dry in the house.
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Which Kettle ?
We need a new kettle - the old (plastic) Russell Hobs one is leaking around the base We generally have to replace kettles every 4 or 5 years for this very reason - leaks !! I think that a limescale filter is necessary and the old one had a "flat" element - built in to the base.... What brand is going to last the longest ?
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O/S Daily thread for Sunday 24th May
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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Making pasta
Hi OS, hoping you might be able to help me. I'm considering buying a pasta machine but want to make sure it's not an item that I'd use once then put in a cupboard for the rest of it's life. We have chickens so a good supply of eggs and love pasta, my only concern is that when we do eat it it's normally on a day when we…
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How do you food shop without a car?
That's it really. I don't have a car and have to feed 2 adults, an 8 year old and a 2 year old (also have a 13 week old). Over the years I've tried online shopping with Asda and Tesco. I live within walking distance of a good butcher, fruit and veg shop etc... I could also go to Iceland who do free delivery and are great…
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Fastest Toaster....
Any thoughts/recommendations on what might be the fastest 4 slice toaster available? I have a Breville and it is just sooo.....sloooooow, even with only one or two slices in. It's only a couple of years old - but I'm fed-up with the long wait !
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Cleaning wood varnished floors
I've just moved into my first house with the original floorboards exposed in the living room. I think they are stained and varnished. The house is dirty and smells (needless to say I am very disappointed with my new purchase but I'll spare you the sob story!) and I want to give the floors a good clean. They've had a dog…
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Saturday 23rd May OS 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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Waterproofing trainers
Is it possible? What can I use for it? As in they are the ones with "mesh" bits in is the best way to describe them. Just walked through wet grass earlier today and got slightly soggy feet - and these are new trainers. I'd prefer to use something I can make myself and rub on - rather than something bought in a spray can if…
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cooking in advance
Hi all long time liked here and need help My son is bodybuilding and eats six meals a day things like chicken/Turkey breast ,tuna ,salmon ect... But I'm ill and he's not got much time on his hands due to studying ,gym training plus eating So I've tried cooking such as the chicken breast in advance but it ends up like dry…
