More posts by Anne Caborn
People
The spirit of the Blitz – more than a date, a country or a war
The 'Blitz' described the bombing of mainland Britain that took place between early September 1940 and May 1941. Bombs fell on many countries during the Second World War but the lasting legacy was not the damage and destruction, but the ...
Household
Recycling electrical goods – why, where and how
Next to my daughter and the cat, some of the things I love most have plugs on the end of them. I find vacuuming soothing and I couldn't go to an important meeting without getting out my hair straighteners. I love my digital radio and I ...
Garden
Get an allotment – ask the experts
Allotments used to have a whiff of austerity about them. During World War Two people were exhorted to 'Dig for victory' and make hearty meals with turnip tops. Allotments were about wellington boots and corduroy trousers. There were jolly ...
DIY
Kitchen cupboard makeovers
How to paint kitchen cupboards and clean up very old and dirty ones - including our special home-made kitchen cupboard cleaner. How to paint kitchen cupboards 1. Prepare the surfaces Make sure that surfaces are grease free. Do this ...
DIY
DIY shelving ideas
Knowing how to put up shelves is a DIY basic that's worth mastering even if you have no intention of ever becoming a regular DIYer. The great thing about shelves - apart from the fact that you can put things on them - is that there's a ...
Videos
The 5 things Mums do NOT need for a great Mothers Day
In the UK and some other parts of the globe we celebrated Mother's Day a month or so ago. Now it's the turn of mums in America, Australia, Germany, Barbados... just a few of the countries who celebrate this holiday in May. So we're ...
Garden
Iceland ash cloud – more reason to grow your own
The impact of volcanic ash from Iceland on air travel has implications not only for for human air transport but also air freight. We import about 90% of our fruit and 60% of our vegetables. Air freight accounts for about 25% of all ...
Videos
Easter eggs, cake and fun
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