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Carpet indentations from office chair
I've just kitted out my 'computer room' with new carpet and underlay... and it doesn't seem to like the chair I use. This is a standard office roller/swivel chair with five starfish points. Can anyone suggest anything short of the weight-spreading mdf board which OH uses under his exercise bike in a different bedroom? I'm…
Looking a new cloth horse
I've had a cloth horse for a number of years, think I got it out of a skip but it has now fallen apart! So I'm looking recommendations for a new one. The only post I can find re recommendations dates back quite a few years. What's required? It's for a senior citizen living alone with an inside utility room, also with…
O/S Daily Monday 15 May 2023
Morning 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 Damp underfoot, forecast is for mainly dry day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2…
Weekly Flylady Thread 8th May 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…
OS Daily Sunday 14th May
Good morning all its a bit dull,and overcast here but the sun is due out later and it’s meant to be quite warm. We had another decorator round Friday night to quote for the same job, £1500 😃 so much more affordable and he seems a really nice chap, Taff the other quote was from a lady decorator who has a chap working for…
My Frugal Year 2023
I want to be as frugal as possible in 2023. Spent a lot on clothes last year-weight gain/weight loss. I shall use different methods to gain offers if I need to buy anything.
O/S Daily Saturday 13 May 2023
Morning! Not sunny but not raining..Need to find a roofer for a quote now too...funny how when you do one thing , there's a whole list of follow on or pre to do jobs that are involved. We need new fascia boards because ours are wooden and the roof is now seventy year old concrete tiles, they're not so bad but the ridge…
The Big Help Out
I do countless hours of voluntary work every month, but was keen to download the App this morning and get going! Locally I was disappointed - I won't go into why, but did note there are ongoing opportunities so its worth finding something that suits you.
Dried beans in Pressure Cooker
Is it necessary to precook dried beans that are going in a pressure cooked meal? I’ve had a pressure cooker for quite a while now and I’m not really getting the most out of it. If I’m cooking a casserole, chilli etc I’ve been cooking the beans first and then adding the rest of the ingredients and cooking again but the…
O/S Daily Friday 12 May 2023
Morning 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 Drying up under foot, but rain forecast on and off again today. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
O/S Daily Thursday 11 May 2023
Morning 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 Wet underfoot, loads of laying water - we had heavy downpours, thunder and lightening for a while last night - lots of localised flooding too. DH and DS1 getting ready…
O/S Daily Wednesday 10 May 2023
Morning 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 Wet underfoot, loads of laying water - we had heavy downpours, thunder and lightening for a while last night - lots of localised flooding too. DH and DS1 getting ready…
Lost coronation chicken recipe
A while back googled for a coronation chicken recipe and made one that sounded good but it turned out to be amazing... Mrs said she was going to put it in her book of great recipes and obviously forgot to. Trying to find it again and can't :( I remember it started with poaching the chicken with aromatics... I know it had…
O/S Daily Tuesday 9 May 2023
Morning 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 Light, damp underfoot after rain during the night, rain and thunderstorms forecast for today.. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my…
Old Style Daily Bank Holiday Monday 08 May 2023
Morning folks. What a weekend that was. Pomp, circumstance and pork pies on Saturday with bright sunshine and Lionel Richie yesterday. It was a beautifully hot Sunday, we went to Bowes Museum and the Winston Spitfire bridge before settling down to play 'around the world' board game which we then abandoned to watch the…
Weekly Flylady Thread 1st May 2023
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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 07 May 2023
Good morning folks. Well, what a day it was yesterday. I watched every minute of the coverage, my friends did a park run and a swim first thing whilst I didn't. 😀 After an enormous picky lunch and tea another set of friends arrived to join in the fun. Lots of wine drunk, lots of chat and a huge amount of laughing. Great…
Old Style Daily Coronation Day 06 May 2023
Morning folks. My trip down only took me five and a bit hours. Mostly free-flowing traffic apart from my first 30 miles behind an unfeasibly large and very slow load (part of a lifeboat I think) which was under police escort. Three jammy dodgers ahead making oncoming cars pull in. It all stopped at the next town so the…
O/S Daily Friday 5 May 2023
Morning 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
O/S Daily Thursday 4 May 2023
Morning 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…

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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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