Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
07-03-2011, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 237
Views: 211,364
Washing Duvets
I don't have the money now to send the winter duvets for drycleaning so yesterday I 'hand' washed them. 3/4 filled the bath with hot soapy water, cleaned my wellies and stamped on the duvets for 15...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
02-03-2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 7
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Another use
These would be great for keeping the frost off the newly planted spuds - just the job!
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
16-02-2011, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,581
Election posters
It looks like they used Plastic Snap rivets but zipties would probably work as well. But... we didn't have to look so far, I found this thread from last year (should've known some of the geniuses...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
15-02-2011, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,581
Election Posters
Thanks TickTock, a great idea. Saw this a while ago and have been threatening to head out with the pliers since... http://www.culturge.com/2009/06/turn-any-politician-green-guerrilla.html
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
21-06-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 78,520
Multipurpose jar
What a great idea, looks lovely too! Definitely one for doing in front of the telly one night. M.
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
08-06-2010, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 78,520
Great catalogue of revamps
Gormal, you've a great collection here, you could nearly publish a book now! Great jobs, you've such a knack for using unlikely things. Thanks for all the ideas. Mandolin.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-05-2010, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 1
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bottle cold frame
That's a deadly idea! I'll definitely have to give that one a go. Thanks! Mandolin.
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-05-2010, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 23,565
Duvet cover dress
Great thread, loving all these brilliant ideas.
What about curtains for re-purposing? I used to have a jacket made from a gorgeous brocade curtain, (from Damascus in Temple Bar years ago, all their...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
11-05-2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 23,565
Lovely dresses
You have such a lovely knack with ribbons and bows - I can't believe it's your first garment with all the other lovely stuff you've made. Thanks for all the great ideas!
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
06-05-2010, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 20,197
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Forum: Home Improvements
29-04-2010, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,295
sound proofing
I've finally remembered what it's called - Butyl membrane! Apparently it's good for deadening sound and it's the stuff they use to line ponds with so not hard to find, maybe stick it behind the...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
23-04-2010, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,254
raised bed
Very clever, I love it. And Gormal that's a brilliant idea about the bench, I've a bed hed and never would've though of using it for that. Thanks.
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
23-04-2010, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,682
Apple press
This is very impressive, and easy to see the construction - wouldn't it be handy for squeezing water out of newpaper briquettes as well, without the armstrain. Thanks!
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
23-04-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,953
Water Charges
I certainly do feel strongly that they will charge us even if we supply water at our own expense. It's outrageous, I was planning to get a rainwater harvesting system but not if I have to pay twice. ...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
18-04-2010, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 3
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Recycling old pillows
I put an old one in a bin liner and use it to stuff the chimney to keep out draughts, I left a string dangling down though to remind me to pull it out when I start lighting the fire again. M.
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Forum: Home Improvements
14-04-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 45,930
Silicone stains
Hi, I've used that unibond silicone remover stuff and it works alright, it smells a bit like vinegar though... maybe vinegar might work if you leave it on long enough. Mandolin
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
26-03-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,416
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
26-03-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,135
sawdust burner
Brilliant idea! My Dad had one of these years ago, think I'll make a small one for the greenhouse.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
25-03-2010, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
veg seeds
dee1, I have only a few left now but you might as well have them, pm me your address & i'll stick them in the post this week. Mandolin
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
23-03-2010, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,715
Burning manure
Has anyone ever tried this? This guy says it's hotter than cedar. I have a stove so I might have to give it a go.... not sure though. (I'm reminded of TickTocks funny story about the lemons and...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
23-03-2010, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,444
flush system
It's not just you Ticktock, we have problems with ours too, only the big flush works. It seems a waste of time installing it. In the other loo with the old flusher I put a plastic drink bottle full...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
22-03-2010, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
Veg seeds
I've some seeds from last year that I won't be using, they're still good though: Brussel sprouts; Tom Thumb lettuce; Super Roma tomato (for making sauces with, very fleshy) - if anyone's...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
16-03-2010, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,097
'Scavenging' at the dump
Lovely table, all your stuff is lovely! thanks for a load of brilliant ideas.
My sister's recycling centre in Cork have 'no scavenging' signs up but the guy there thinks it's a mad policy so he...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
16-03-2010, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 36,026
Copper tank
I asked a plumber and he reckons €20 tops for a scrap tank - hardley worth the drive! M.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
14-03-2010, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 36,026
copper tank
Love that planter Sparkwell! another idea my Dad had was to flatten out a piece and put it (i think it was nailed, roofers use copper nails) on a candle sconce (is that what it's called?) as a...
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