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Adapting curtains
Dies anyone know anything about this arrangement for hanging curtains. My daughter has ‘inherited’ it in her new home. She has some eyelet curtains she would like to have adapted for this window, but I’m at a bit of a loss and to advise her about the type of heading tape to attach and how to actually hang them (other than…
O/S Daily Wednesday 13th November 2024
Good morning, I'll be back in a minute
O/S Daily Tuesday 12th November 2024
Good morning, it's dry but cold here Remmie my lost post yesterday was nothing exciting, just my usual burble about nowt in particular! TA you must be so proud of your granddaughter, how talented she is, congratulations to her for doing so well. Derek, those clothes sound lovely, I'm sure someone out there will be able to…
O/S Daily Monday 11th November 2024
Good morning, I think it's dry here. I've just lost a longish post and can't put it in again, so I'll just wish everyone a good day!
Washing curtains gone wrong
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what I did wrong. I decided to wash my blackout curtains for the first time since I bought them in the spring, because they were a bit dirty/dusty. The care label said delicate wash at 30 C. I did that but the lining has come off in places, so those parts are not blackout anymore and…
O/S Daily Sunday 10th November 2024
Good morning, it's the usual dampish start here. No plans for today, unless we go to Beamish Museum - we were going to go yesterday but it started drizzling so we didn't go. Hope everyone is ok and has a good day, take care folks.
Weekly Flylady Thread 4 November
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 Saturday 9th November 2024
Good morning, back soon.
Do you Vacuum pack food for the freezer? Advice please.
Hi everyone All the food I freeze keeps getting freezer burn really quickly. As I am aware this reduces nutrition in the food I am considering buying a vacuum sealer. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this, whether they thought it was worth it, and what type they bought. Thank you in advance.
Old Style Daily Friday 08 November 2024
A late start.
O/S Daily Thursday 7th November 2024
Good morning, it's dry here. Yesterday turned out sunny in the afternoon. I've been awake for quite a while so thought I might as well get up. Hope you got some sleep last night Izzy, and that the little dog is ok. You must have been exhausted. Taff, that's terrible about your friend being pushed over, she's only doing her…
O/S Daily Wednesday 6th November 2024
Good morning, I'll be back soon
Old Style Daily Wednesday 06 November 2024
Morning folks. BRB
Old Style Daily Guy Fawkes day 2024
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Monday 04 November 2024
Good morning everyone.
Old Style Daily Sunday 03 November 2024
Morning all. Still pitch black outside, damp and on the chilly side of comfortable. My trip yesterday was successful and swift. Amongst all the tartany offerings in the Scottish gift shop I plumped for a pair of bamboo socks with Highland cow motifs and a smallish almost cuddly cow too, apart from the wooden horns. I had…
October 2024 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the tenth Grocery Challenge of 2024! ******** Please post your budget in BOLD and HEADING 2 ******** If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your September Budget then keep on posting in the September Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own…
O/S Daily Saturday 2nd November 2024
Good morning, I'll be back soon.
Bored of my meals
Hi I live alone and work full time. I don't have time to do a lot of cooking. I batch cook but then I get lazy with that even. I want to eat different things if I can. I seem to have the same old meals but the only meat I like is chicken and mince. I also love pasta. The batch cook meals I do are lasagne, cottage pie and…
Old Style Daily Friday 01 November 2024
Good morning. Pinch punch, first of the month.

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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.
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 Payments 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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