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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 ...
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Save energy – starting in the kitchen
Climate change and global warming are BIG topics and it’s very easy to get paralyzed by the arguments and counter arguments, particularly at the moment. The big BP oil spill has added another layer of controversy to the mix. But while ...
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Cut winter energy bills
There are number of simple things you can do to make your home warmer this winter. This will not only cut your energy bills, but give a lovely cosy glow to your green credentials. The simplest place to start is by tackling ...
Recycling
From ad agency to inventor
Peter Martin likes to think big... and small. An ex-civil engineer, he started out small - running an ad agency from his back bedroom, which then became one of the most successful in Southeast Asia. When he sold the business and returned ...
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How to repair your toilet
Call it what you will - toilet, loo, bathroom, WC or restroom - the fact is that the smallest room in the house can often create some of the biggest DIY problems. It's the combination of mechanics, water and frequent use that do ...
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Make your own barbeque – I’m a Barbie girl
I love barbeques. I love the concept of standing outside and cooking. I love food that has been sealed in its own juices and dressed with nothing more than a drip of oil, a splash of lemon and a whiff of charcoal. I also own a mighty fine ...
Electrical
Mending fuse wire in a traditional fuse box
Replacing fuse wire in a traditional style fuse box is a very straightforward and quick task to do if you follow these simple instructions. CAUTION: Electricity is dangerous, so if you are in any doubt, call a qualified electrician. ...
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Candle sticks from old fence posts
Anne's cousin John and his wife have their home on Exmoor living a Good Life, which combines training dogs, with rearing pigs, growing their own vegetables and providing accomodation for holidaymakers. They also have a passion for old ...
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Restoring plastic furniture
"The spring is sprung, the grass is ris", I wonder where my garden furniture is? Ideally, if you have the space, your garden furniture should have been stored in the shed over winter. For most people this isn't possible and ...
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