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What about a wormery?
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) recently undertook a study which shows UK households throw away about a third of the food they buy. Roughly half of the 6.7 million tonnes of food thrown in the bin each year is edible and ...
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Even more practical Christmas gift ideas
You've told us you want some ultra-practical gift ideas for this Christmas, so we've updated our gift guide, with new ideas for homemakers and including a DIY section
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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 ...
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New Debbie Bliss download and fab competition
Grab your free download from the latest book by leading knitting designer Debbie Bliss and enter our great new competition to win a copy of her Tips for Knitters. Plus you can save 25% of the book's price when you buy it through ...
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Discount on reconditioned computers
After many years of trading in electrical appliances and also learning web development Gary Parfitt hit on the idea of refurbishing laptops and home computers. The result was Eflex Computers, a site specialising in refurbished ...
DIY
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 it. ...
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Discounts! with Dave’s reconditioned hi-fi
Dave Powell was working as a sales assistant in the call centre industy when he decided to take his life in a whole new direction. “I was working for a large American company but I didn’t like it very much. I decided that a fulfilled ...
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Buying a mower – our buyer’s guide
It's worth spending time selecting the right mower and not just going for the one that just happens to be on special offer at your local garden centre or DIY store. A bargain isn't a bargain if the darned thing dies after a year or so, ...
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