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Archives for February 2022

Cheapest way to heat your home
Sooo what is the cheapest way to heat your home? ... Looks like we need to move away from gas but how? What's best to go to?
Cooking a whole chicken.. best way?
I normally cook chickens in my electric oven, but it always seems wasteful to heat the massive oven space for just that one item as i don't tend to roast potatos/veg in the oven anymore as i've switched to the air fryer. I've got a little chicken that defrosted over night and i'm wondering if there is another better way to…
O/S Daily Monday 28 February 2022
O/S Daily Monday 28 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- rain forecast every day this week - we'll see what we get. Not so cold though. DH and DS1 getting ready for work…
Weekly Flylady Thread 28th February 2022
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
O/S Daily, Sunday 27/02/22
Good morning, just wanted to say happy birthday to Gers for yesterday - sorry it's a day late Gers, I wasn't very well yesterday and didn't post.Hope you had a nice day anyway Gers.xxI'll pop back later.
What shape handle would you go for on pans/pots?
We're looking for some new pans and have short listed two that are very similar other than the shape of the handle. Both receive very positive online reviews other than the handles which both attract praise and criticisms. First is a hollow round handle which the nay sayers say is too round and can result in the pan…
O/S Daily Saturday 26 February 2022
O/S Daily Saturday 26 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- air feels cold. DH watching catchup tv, I'm enjoying first cuppa and a brekkie bar before getting a shower.…
How do I remove shower screen marks from frosted glass?
Wonder if any of you fantastic people could give me any tips here. My wife has sprayed the shower panel with glass cleaner (not sure which one) and went to wipe it, but the glass is just stained with the spray mark where it is frosted! (The non frosted glass is not affected). She hasn't touched them since! Has anyone got…
O/S Daily Friday 25 February 2022
O/S Daily Friday 25 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- air feels cold. We had a very mixed bag of weather yesterday, some sun and cloud then it turned cold, wind blew…
Statutory rights to Amazon "no returns on this item"
I bought what I thought was 28 packs of dog food and received 7..A very misleading description caused this. I have not opened any of the packs and tried to return them but Amazon say these are non returnable. They are not in the "personal use etc" category -what are my rights under the distance selling rules?
Virgin Media downsizing
I have a large package with Virgin Media and now we are retired and bills going up it was time to downsize. OOPs No cannot downsize online BUT can upsize. After numerous times trying to get through to Virgin eventually after a long wait I got through. Admittedly they did reduce my existing package from £89 to £70 all good…
Draught excluder suggestions.
Gitdog has been playing with my front door cushion draught excluder and it’s a bit torn. I was wanting to change it anyway but am thinking of just recovering it with better material to save faffing around with fillings etc. It’s not particularly heavy though (most shop bought ones aren’t) so I’m looking for suggestions to…
O/S Daily Thursday 24 February 2022
O/S Daily Thursday 24 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- air feels cold. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and…
What kind of glue to fix my egg coddlers?
Not sure this is the right place but I thought it would go along with the 'make do and mend' thing? Basically I have a couple of porcelain egg coddles (a bit like this one: https://images.app.goo.gl/PrcBkGoom5F5ZjSc9 ) which I use most days for breakfast. Unfortunately due to their age and ongoing use, the glue which holds…
O/S Daily Wednesday 23 February 2022
O/S Daily Wednesday 23 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- air feels cold. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and…
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 February 2022
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- air feels cold. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and brekkie…
March 2022 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the third Grocery Challenge of 2022! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your February Budget then keep on posting in the February Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with,…
O/S Daily Monday 21 February 2022
O/S Daily Monday 21 February 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- blustery this morning and rain forecast again today though. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 21st February 2022
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. What…
Old Style Daily Sunday 20 February 2022
Morning all. Yesterday was so bright and beautiful, today is grim. The blustery winds and driving rain started in the wee small hours and is still going strong. My anticipated day of idleness didn't happen, it became more like an afternoon of less busy. I changed the bedding first thing, that's getting more difficult than…

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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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