February 15, 2013 | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments
Spares aren’t particularly exciting. No matter which way you cut it. I mean you wouldn’t take the family or a loved on one a “spares” shopping spree at the weekend or treat them to a voucher for a new oven thermostat on their next birthday. Nonetheless they are great and are essential to keep our appliances working properly. Not to mention they will save you time and money vs buying new.
February 6, 2013 | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments
Some alternative uses for everyday items found in and around your home.
Olive Oil
Use this as an alternative to shaving cream. It protects and moisturises, not to mention will leave you smelling good enough to eat?
February 1, 2013 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments
We take pride in our homes and want to make them look their best. So, hop to it and learn some things you can do that will truly help make your home look that much nicer. As far as DIY skills go, so long as you have a pulse and a pair of hands you should be ok at completing most of these.
January 31, 2013 | General Appliance Care | 2 comments
In the UK we throw away about 15 million tonnes of food. Almost 50% of this wastage comes from our homes. Obviously a good way to prevent this is to only buy what you need, when you need it but it’s also a good idea to make sure your fridge is in good working order to prevent food from going off and to keep it fresher, longer.
January 25, 2013 | DIY & Home Improvement | 2 comments
This is a fairly easy, step by step instruction guide to bleed a radiator. If you’re home doesn’t seem to be heating as well as it should be you might want to bleed the radiators in your home to fix this. Also, if you notice that your radiators are cold at the top and warm at the bottom you need to “bleed” them to get rid of the trapped air that’s causing the cold spots.
January 22, 2013 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
The Inuit have many different words for snow depending on what kind it is. Living in the North, where snow is a part of everyday life, it’s essential to learn each meaning in order to survive.
January 22, 2013 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
“Snow” is defined as: atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes and lying on the ground in a white layer.
The Inuit have many different words for snow depending on what kind it is. Living in the North, where snow is a part of everyday life it’s essential to learn each meaning in order to survive.
January 21, 2013 | DIY & Home Improvement | Gardening Tips | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | 1 comment
House plants are a great addition to homes. Not only do they add a bit of character and comfort but are essential in helping to cleanse the air in your home. Also with the cool months here and our spending more time indoors, it will do you a world of good to expose yourself to some extra greenery. They won’t expect much in terms of care and maintenance and will never talk back. A match made in heaven.
January 18, 2013 | Dishwasher Repair, Help & Advice | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | 8 comments
It’s an absolute nightmare when your glasses become covered in white marks from hard water and limescale damage in the dishwasher. If you find this is happening to your glasses there are some simple things you can do to prevent this and also some simple steps you can follow to clean existing stains.
January 4, 2013 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | 1 comment
The end of the year sparks a time to reflect on what we’re thankful for and look ahead and make changes in our lives that will result in better living and a more positive life. In all honesty, I reckon if these practices aren’t already in place, then the start of a new year probably won’t help to implement them.
