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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 12-08-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,380
Posted By Marhen
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: 11,180
Posted By Marhen
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: 3,685
Posted By Marhen
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: 3,910
Posted By Marhen
I am constantly amazed at what people throw away!...

I am constantly amazed at what people throw away! great to see this old frame and table being given a new lease of life. Great stuff again!!!
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 05-08-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,203
Posted By Marhen
Lovely job. the paint has a nice finish to it and...

Lovely job. the paint has a nice finish to it and the upholstery is fantastic. Great talent. I especially like the chair with the arms. Looks better than could be bought new.
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 31-07-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,099
Posted By Marhen
Thanks Anncon, Got advice off internet to leave...

Thanks Anncon, Got advice off internet to leave them until shoots grew. Should have posted JT first. Will do this at weekend and hope I don't do them any more damage than already done.
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 31-07-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,099
Posted By Marhen
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: 8,646
Posted By Marhen
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: 12,012
Posted By Marhen
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: 92,746
Posted By Marhen
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: 3,476
Posted By Marhen
I've been told that Lydls are now selling the...

I've been told that Lydls are now selling the plastic cover for the greenhouse for €20 each. Marhen
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 27-07-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,736
Posted By Marhen
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: 2,709
Posted By Marhen
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: 3,685
Posted By Marhen
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: 57,261
Posted By Marhen
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: 3,327
Posted By Marhen
Thank you for this film. It brings the murder of...

Thank you for this film. It brings the murder of earth and her protectors into reality. Sadly I feel that big business and greed will kill off Mother Earth. Jumble town is doing a lot to save the...
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 23-07-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,175
Posted By Marhen
Hi Sunflowergal, these are really beautiful. You...

Hi Sunflowergal, these are really beautiful. You did a great job. I would like to do same with my benches and chairs and would like to know what to use on them. I don't know anything about bonding...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 19-07-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,709
Posted By Marhen
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: 4,258
Posted By Marhen
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: 13,520
Posted By Marhen
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: 13,096
Posted By Marhen
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: 7,125
Posted By Marhen
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: 132,900
Posted By Marhen
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...
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