Super Scrimpers

Jennie_2

Slightly off topic there is a new show coming to one of the Discovery channels that is all about Americans and their savvy ways with coupons. The trailer looked great so I can't wait for that one. :j

sparrer

Just watched this weeks episode as an excuse to put off washing the car. What did I learn? That after 3 weeks the programme isn't going to improve or tell me what I haven't already learned via MSE, so washing the car is going to be a pleasure after that

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

One of my exes had the bright idea of spraying some cotton wool with aftershave and putting it into the vacuum cleaner bag, then switching it on.

The heat of the motor ignited the alcohol in the scent and the damn machine exploded, sending plastic shrapnel all over the living room. It was only about 3 months old as well.

Brilliant idea, channel 4. Pure genius.

luxor4t

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

One of my exes had the bright idea of spraying some cotton wool with aftershave and putting it into the vacuum cleaner bag, then switching it on.

The heat of the motor ignited the alcohol in the scent and the damn machine exploded, sending plastic shrapnel all over the living room. It was only about 3 months old as well.

Brilliant idea, channel 4. Pure genius.

:eek:

I just thought "what a waste of perfume" - I didn't think about exploding vacuum cleaners

Ilona

sparrer wrote: »

Just watched this weeks episode as an excuse to put off washing the car. What did I learn? That after 3 weeks the programme isn't going to improve or tell me what I haven't already learned via MSE, so washing the car is going to be a pleasure after that

I hope you were washing the car with your bath water :laugh:
Ilona

jackieglasgow

That's an awful story Jojo. My dog pee'ed on my Hetty (don't ask, I don't know either!) and when I had washed the filter, it still smelt a bit, so I just put a few drops of pot pourri oil on it and now when I use her (well actually when the children use her) the house fills with a nice aroma of Yankee Candle clean cotton.

jackieglasgow

Idea. Freeze your grated cheese ends. You have to defrost before using it for cooking.
Save even more, by not filling your freezer with bits of this and that which might be fogotten and never used. Pop the cheese in your mouth and eat it.


Ilona you are a comedy genius :rotfl:

shoperholicnot

toasterman wrote: »

Make a hanging basket from string, one of your old jumpers and a colander? I'm all for saving money, but a quick Google search finds you can buy a hanging basket from one of those big out of town DIY stores, for £3.98. I've found the metal components (not including the mossy insert bit) for £1.49. To buy a new jumper to replace the one I've ruined, would cost me more,.

Years ago, when I had my first flat, things were very tight moneywise. Once I returned home to find my then boyfriend had decided to chop up the wardrobe to make some shelves!!! :huh:

It was at this point that I realised I was actually going out with a proper nutter and decided to get rid lol :rotfl:

ceridwen

shoperholicnot wrote: »

Years ago, when I had my first flat, things were very tight moneywise. Once I returned home to find my then boyfriend had decided to chop up the wardrobe to make some shelves!!! :huh:

It was at this point that I realised I was actually going out with a proper nutter and decided to get rid lol :rotfl:

Hmmm....actually...that DOES raise a possible moneysaving/useful environmental recycling tip...:)

I'd never have thought of taking apart existing furniture and re-using it for making shelves from...

Mind you - that didnt help you at the time - as I guess you still wanted to use it as a wardrobe.....:cool:

luxor4t

shoperholicnot wrote: »

Years ago, when I had my first flat, things were very tight moneywise. Once I returned home to find my then boyfriend had decided to chop up the wardrobe to make some shelves!!! :huh:

ceridwen wrote: »

Hmmm....actually...that DOES raise a possible moneysaving/useful environmental recycling tip...

My current computer desk is made from bits of two damaged ones, DD has just killed off the last of the taken apart bunkbeds and we have a book case cut down from one that was too big. The unwanted bits went to the wood skip at the re-cycling centre. My Dad was a keen woodworker