Storing bread — by Unknown on

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Most home-made bread is at its best when served freshly baked and on the day it is made. It should be eaten within 1 or 2 days because it...

Flowers in the house — by Unknown on

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Flowers add colour and grace to any room of your home, not just the living room. A few tricks can make their beauty last longer. Cuttin...

Lemon oil furniture polish — by Unknown on

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Shine up your furniture with this natural polish that will take you only a minute to prepare and is inexpensive. Discard any leftovers an...

Spicy room freshener — by Unknown on

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A fragrance mixture that makes you think of apple pie in the oven. In a small saucepan, combine 3 cups of water, 6 cloves, 1 cinnamon s...

Herbal carpet freshener — by Unknown on

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Many commercial air and carpet deodorizers simply mask odours. To truly freshen carpets at home, try this inexpensive natural formula ins...

Ideas for ice cubes — by Unknown on

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Make flavoured ice cubes and serve them in drinks, and you'll have your guests saying "wow." Ice is one of the easiest and c...

Setting point — by Unknown on

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To test if your jam or jelly has reached setting point, drop a teaspoonful on to a cold saucer. Leave it for 1 minute, then push the ja...

Sterilizing jars and bottles — by Unknown on

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It's important to sterilize the jars and bottles that you use for storing your food as the contents will keep for far longer that wa...

Storing your herbs — by Unknown on

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Refrigerate In hot weather or in winter when your kitchen may be warm, keep herbs in the fridge in an open plastic bag. This protects th...

A simple way to make decoupage tins — by Unknown on

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Create pretty storage for your kitchen utensils, staionery and craft items. Measure the height and circumference of your tin, adding 1...

Scented rooms — by Unknown on

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Aromatherapy has many applications in the home or office including the creation of an aromatic environment which as wide-ranging beneficial ...

Magical way to clean your windows — by Unknown on

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A great way to clean your windows... No drying is needed, and you won't have any spots or streaks on your window! You can clean ...

Green cleaning solutions — by Unknown on

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If you rather use natural cleaning agents, here are some ideas: Bicabornate of soda A must in every household. It has myriad uses...

Tips to open a tight jar — by Unknown on

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Everyone faces this problem. If you haven't got a special gizmo for the job, try one of these methods: Bang the jar on a hard surfa...

Cream tips — by Unknown on

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If a recipe calls for soured cream and you haven't got any, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to a small carton of single cream. Stir t...

Fridge useful tips — by Unknown on

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 Watercress keeps longer if wash it and keep it in a bowl in the fridge. Lemons will keep for as long as a month in the fridge if you st...

How to remove stains from carpets — by Unknown on

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Coffee Sponge with soda water, blot dry and repeat until stain has gone. Chewing gum Place a plastic bag filled with ice cubes over t...

Dishwasher healthy maintenance — by Unknown on

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Dishwashers are a wonderful invention, but do need a little attention to keep them in good working order. Before cleaning, switch off th...

Tips for gleaming bathrooms — by Unknown on

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Maintenance tips for a clean and safe bathroom: Toothbrush mugs are a haven for all sorts of nasty bacteria. Clean them thoroughly at l...

Textile pests — by Unknown on

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Moths and carpet beetles, and their larvae, can be lethal. They love munching textiles, particularly expensive ones such as silk, fur and...