Forum: Support Forum
11-03-2009, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,339
Sending items in post
Hi, I usually buy bubblewrap envelopes to send items and they can be expensive. Is it not more expensive to send things as a parcel than in an envelope. Not sure about this one. Maybe all you that...
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Forum: Support Forum
11-03-2009, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,137
Book thread
I think that would be a great idea, however, sometimes it might not always be practical to pass them on to next in line if they live far away. Some books are quite heavy and would cost a lot to...
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Forum: Support Forum
11-03-2009, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,281
Buddy/ignore list
Hi never noticed this, sorry I can't help we may wait to hear from Chris P to see what it's about, but I would be interested to know too. It's surprising just what we don't read. Kind regards.
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Forum: Support Forum
06-03-2009, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 101,902
Fantastic site
I heard about this site through my husband. He kept telling me about a mate from work that heard of this site where everything was free. I thought he was raving until I checked it out. It is the...
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Forum: Support Forum
04-03-2009, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,538
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Forum: Support Forum
03-03-2009, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,538
Lotions and potions.
It's an awful pity that there are so many lunatics out there that would contaminate such things as perfumes and cosmetics. I absolutely love perfumes and have often bought them at jumble sales etc. ...
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Forum: Support Forum
03-03-2009, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,178
Jumbletown Express!!!
Hi Chris and everyone on Jumbletown. Just wondering if it would be an idea to put up a thread for people travelling to different areas of the country. I sometimes travel from the Midlands to the...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
01-03-2009, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,604
The hatchery
Hi just had a look at your website, well done this was a lot of hard work and hopefully paid off well. Kind regards
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
01-03-2009, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 24,180
Candle wax
Hi y'all I once used old coloured candle wax to cover a large vodka bottle. I just melted the wax and let it drip down the bottle (you know the very large ones that you have to ask the publican...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
01-03-2009, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,251
repourposing
Well done unapam, these are absolutely beautiful, where on earth do you find the time. I have loads of ideas, but just finding the time is almost impossible, but you are definately an inspiration. ...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-02-2009, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,280
Cooking oil
The thanks should go to Chris P and waterwave as I didn't know this either. I'm now wondering if there is a way of safely disposing of fat from the grill???? any answers??? Kind regards.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-02-2009, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,280
Cooking Oil
Hi elbo. I had given my deep fat fryer away years ago too, but the kids love chippy day which is Friday and I used to take the to the chipper for pizza and chips or whatever. When my husband was...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-02-2009, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,280
disposing of waste cooking oil
Thank you for your response Waterwave also. I will start using my local recycling centre as I said to Chris P, I know a lot of people that just throw it down. One person I asked told me they keep...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
28-02-2009, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,280
Disposing of waste cooking oil.
Thanks a mil Chris P. I didn't know that you could dispose of it in the recycling centres. I have used the recycling centre in Mullingar numerous times before knowing about Jumbletown. I will take...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
27-02-2009, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,280
How do you dispose of old cooking oil?
Hi everyone, I bought a deep fat fryer last September when my hubby was laid off (Friday is chippy day in our house) and to cut down on the take aways. Because I am feeding a family of 6 I got a big...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
26-02-2009, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,355
Printer cartridges
Thanks Big A, never heard of this before, will try next time I am in need of cartridges.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
26-02-2009, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,355
printer cartridges
Thanks adio must look into this. I did use refil cartridges on an old printer once and didn't find them very good. Maybe I was just unlucky.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
26-02-2009, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,355
Why are printers cheaper than cartridges?
Hi everyone, I went today to replace my ink cartridges for my printer (homework again, wonder how we managed without computers), Well I have a Cannon MP460 printer with scanner and all that, but...
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Forum: Support Forum
25-02-2009, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,713
Hi
Hi Colmsmum. Thanks a lot, I have just got onto the computer so didn't get your message til now. I will speak to you at the school tomorrow and maybe get info then. Many thanks. Kind Regards.
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
27-01-2009, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,672
Tiled flowerbed
Fabulous job, well done, you certainly give one some brilliant ideas.
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Forum: Home Improvements
23-01-2009, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,319
Hair gel
Hi, I presume it is a build up of grease. I don't know if you have tried good hot water and washing up liquid with sponge scrubber ( you know the ones with the green plastic on one end) use gently....
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
21-01-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,724
wax problem
I've read this before but just have had an idea. How about heating an egg turner/fish slice whatever you might like to call it. and gently removing the wax. Obviously, something hot with a bit of an...
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Forum: Home Improvements
17-01-2009, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,791
painting wardrobe tips
Hi, don't know if this will work, maybe you can try a small area first. Coat with unibond, this is a glue base (I used it on my hall when the previous residents painted the hall with gloss paint),...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
15-01-2009, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,707
Bmw
Well done, I am sure it was worth the blood, sweat and tears, just to see such a successful bit or work. Fantastic job, it's a pity you had to sell it but with such skill I'm sure you will find...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
14-01-2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 26,127
composting.
I know you can put egg cartons(the cardboardy type) also small amount of newspapers in as well. Composting bins are usually available at a lower cost from your local county council.
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