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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olHw-8py9K0
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I need to send these in the post as they were made as a gift but the current lockdown climate means I cannot take them in person. Any handy tips on...
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..as I'd like to reuse these to grow herbs on my narrow window sill. Any handy tips on the easiest way to do this. If possible, I'd like to save th...
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Painting during lockdown? (Edited)We have been painting everything that doesn't move, well it seems that way. lol Instead of continually washing your brush, pop it inside a plastic ...
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Any handy tips on how to remove ingrained musty smell from small items of clothing, e.g. socks, etc. For some reason, I left these in a bag in my s...
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Does anyone have any idea on how I can do this quickly, easily and cheaply. I have hundreds of plastic bottles to clean, so looking for speed, sim...
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A warm welcome to you Miranda.
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We once talked about different ways to tackle a Swede, I personally gave up on them BUT here is another tip for this 'difficult to prepare' Vegetab...
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Good morning Anjie, welcome to our group.
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Hi Gabby, welcome to our band of friends on sharing tips group
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Everyone seems to be in a panic about the lack of toilet rolls in supermarkets, and yet there are normally loads of kitchen rolls for sale. Why don...
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A while ago, somewhere on this site but not this group there was a thing about keeping food fresher for longer. I said that contrary to the website...
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Just done battle with about 50 [only wanted 2 but they all came out tangled up together] Anybody know how to control the little blighters ?
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This little recipe was given to me by a lady on Kahuti and I consider it to be a great and easy tip........It's called Gloucester Pie, simple, deli...
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Never heard of it, what do you think. Plan extra snoozes. Sleep deprivation makes you hungrier.
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How to peel and chop up without having to hire a chainsaw ?? Anyone any ideas ?
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I accidentally splashed a little spray cleaner that contained bleach onto the bottom of my favourite pair of black trousers. Only discovered it whi...
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First apologies if I read this tip here previously!! If, like me, you struggle to recycle clothes (might wear it one day) so your wardrobe is bulgi...
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Another new member (Edited)Hi Lynne, welcome aboard, enjoy!
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Hi Sam, welcome to our friendly handy tips group.
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It's a job to get the last bit out of a jar of honey, you can place the jar into a Microwave for 30 seconds so it melts to enable you to pour the l...
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Welcome Gigi
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We are hoping to move house in late January. Any tips for making things go smoothly- any pitfalls to look out for?
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When writing a date on any document in this new year, 2020. We should write it in it's full format, e.g. 31/01/2020 and not as 31/01/20 because any...
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Well yes but do not despair ---here is the solution. Vinegar is an easy and effective way to disinfect and clean-- dentures naturally. The acid i...
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250g icing sugar 1 egg white, beaten few drops of peppermint essence 15 chocolate sweets (we used Waitrose blue and green chocolate beans) Meth...
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I find using WD40 and a soft cloth, quicker than these expensive silver cleaning products. It's also great for clearing frost off car windows, just...
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Welcome Rosalind!
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I was very sad to hear of the death of Gary Rhodes today and will always remember his tip of applying mash to the top of a Shepherd's pie....using ...
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Welcome to Begum and Shiraz, nice to have you onboard.
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Reminding you of my tip of wrapping gifts on an ironing board. A massive help especially if you have back problems.
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Such a chore if you send a lot like myself. I write all the addresses on the envelopes when I have spare time, then nearer Christmas I have the ple...
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Boil your potatoes with their skin on, and peel them once they’re cooked. This means they’ll absorb less water, giving you a fluffier mash with an ...
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Over time they fade or one has to search on container. Now I write with a Permanent Marker Pen the date on top of tins/jars and with one glance I c...
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Read this in the paper this morning, thought I would pass it on as I thought it was a good tip? If a timber door is sticking at the bottom, slip a...
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This is a tip I put up on the Parking Meter thread in Anything. I'm repeating it here in case anyone didn't see it there. The idea is to prevent pe...
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I shall probably get ribbed for this tip, but I think it makes a fun centre piece for your table and kiddies can have a go because it's easier! In...
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Quick clean...... When you're faced with stubborn, baked-on food in a casserole dish, add boiling water and 3 tablespoons salt to the dish. Let th...
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Conkers and spiders (Edited)Just heard from a few people they can not wait to collect conkers and spread around the house/garage to deter spiders. Google told me it is an old...
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Turn a metal rake upside down and gently drag over the grass.....the dew will drop into the lawn and should be dry in an hour !!
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If your glasses keep slipping down and you are constantly pushing them back up........heat the ends of the 'arms' with a hairdryer and gently bend ...
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If you polish your furniture, as I do.....one of my favourite tips is use a pair of cotton gloves (you can get them in Boots) then spray both palms...
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Most pots of yoghourt and cream, cream cheeses etc., have nice plastic lids on the top to keep the item fresh in your fridge after opening the foil...
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Toothpaste, handcream etc. When you've squeezed and squeezed and no more will come out don't chuck them - cut them open near the top [opening] end ...
