Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
12-08-2015, 11:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 13,803
replacement perspex
I know Homebase in Drogheda does it so I'm sure all the other stores do. I have no idea if it is reasonable or not as I've never had to compare it with other stores
|
|
Forum: Home Improvements
16-09-2013, 06:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 18,354
Simple Sewing
Simple things to sew are pillow cases, specially if they are in pairs, regardless of what colour they are. Also, you say you have big pieces of material. why not make some nice runners to throw over...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
18-08-2012, 04:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 4,953
Need advice on paint for garden furniture.
Hi Teddy Carter. Thanks for the advice. I have tried the Hammerite and it has worked very well. Didn't know about Triflow but will look into this one too. Thanks again. Marhen.
|
|
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
05-08-2012, 05:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 7,109
|
|
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
05-08-2012, 05:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 9,329
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
31-07-2012, 10:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 4,627
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
31-07-2012, 11:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 4,627
Need advice on cutting down old Palm trunks
I had three lovely Yucca trees in my front garden, but due to gales two years ago all leaves blew off and I was left with bare trunks. On advice given I left them until now to see if they would...
|
|
Forum: Home Improvements
30-07-2012, 07:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 12,279
Not sure about cleaning the brass handles but I...
Not sure about cleaning the brass handles but I have heard that beer works with slugs in the garden. also I watched a tv programme on gardening and they talked about this copper on a roll that has a...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
30-07-2012, 07:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 14,208
Composting bins etc
I've been told not to put potatoe peelings in the compost. Is this right? Is there a reason for it or is it untrue. Marhen
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-07-2012, 06:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 122,132
Another reason for the use of tumble dryers is...
Another reason for the use of tumble dryers is that most rented apartment blocks do not allow for "clothes lines" and some people have been "fined" by their management committees for using lines on...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
27-07-2012, 06:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 4,645
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
27-07-2012, 02:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 14,032
Life-cycling PCs on Jumbletown
Hi Chris, clicked on the Camara link you gave and was gob-smacked that I had never heard of them before. So much so, I sent an email to my hubby in work giving him the link and telling him some...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
27-07-2012, 01:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 3,861
Snails and slugs in garden
Hi Alexmurray, sorry for the last post. Was a bit giddy. I was watching a gardening show on TV this week and they said beer works well and is humane. They also talked about pot plants and...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
27-07-2012, 11:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 4,953
Need advice on paint for garden furniture.
I have just finished two old kitchen chairs with metal frames. Painted the frames black. I used a spray primer and plastic paint to do the seat and backs. one red and the other a deep pink. they...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
26-07-2012, 03:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 138
Views: 70,680
You can change your inhalor
I have chronic Asthma and was using the same type of inhalers you mentioned. last year my doctor changed my inhaler to a CFC free inhaler. It is called Salamol Easy-Breathe. I have found it works...
|
|
Forum: Green Tube
23-07-2012, 04:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 6,695
|
|
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
23-07-2012, 03:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 11,635
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2012, 07:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 3,861
Snails in the garden
I've been told the same thing about beer and been told that it really works. However, friend said the only disadvantage of this is that the snails tell their friend and neighbours about the beer and...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2012, 07:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 5,345
Large quantities of thin mirror, any suggestions.
The idea sounds great. Would it be possible to take the centre mirror out and add a thin piece of ply or similiar to increase the height of the mirror on the board. This way you may not need such...
|
|
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
18-07-2012, 09:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 22,759
Waxmelts
Hi Colmsmum. That candle looks really well. I love the shape. great idea. Would make lovely pressies with a nice ribbon tied around. Marhen
|
|
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
18-07-2012, 09:15 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 19,932
Empty Beer Sparkles
I think this is a great idea. They look nice and also could be used for holding bath salts etc. marhen
|
|
Forum: Home Improvements
12-07-2012, 10:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 9,055
covers for attic windows
My friend was in the same position and we came up with an idea to use her existing curtains by putting a curtain pole above the window and used another pole half way down on the wall and just draped...
|
|
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
12-07-2012, 02:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 237
Views: 199,253
Money saving tips
Work out a budget before going shopping. Take all necessary payments out and work on what is left. If there is something you need put a little by each week and save for it. To work out how much to...
|
