Hello, thanks for popping in, whilst you are here why not take a look around as there is something for everyone whatever you age, gender and interests. As you can see from the above plan, to aid navigation, hints, tips and articles are set out in a house format so if you are looking for cleaning tips go to the 'Utility Room' whereas the 'Garage' is where you will find vehicle and motoring related information.  It is impossible to mention everything but that is the fun of it, go and explore you never know what you may find behind the door.  If you are looking for something in particular it maybe quicker and easier to use the search facility below to search the whole site.     Hints and Things does not use any 1st Party cookies - more information.
BATHROOM Beauty tips, health, exercise, make-up and bathroom DIY, accessories etc., How to make the most of your make up Bronzer Bronzer is sort of a wonder product when it comes to different uses. First off, you can use bronzer to create the illusion of thin legs; all you have to do is apply a little bronzer on your calves and thighs, and you’ve got skinnier-looking legs. Brunettes can really appreciate bronzer as a hair product because dusting a little over the head creates a beautiful shiny effect. One more thing you can do with bronzer is mix it with matte nail polish to create sparkling finger nails. Just don’t go overboard when mixing in the bronzer! read more..... GARAGE Cars, vehicles, motoring, fuel, driving, car maintenance. What to look out for when buying used cars This is always a mine field and nothing guarantees success but there are a few things to look out for before parting with your hard earned cash. Obviously different countries have different rules but I am sure a lot of the following would apply wherever you are located. Pre-Shopping advice, vehicle Inspection, bodywork, structural bodywork, collision damage, inside the car, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, tyres etc. Read the whole article....... KITCHEN Cooking, food, recipes, oven temperatures, kitchen equipment, decor and refurbishment. Ways to save money and energy In these difficult times any information on ways to save money is welcome.  There are many articles within Hints and Things giving useful money saving information such as how to save money when buying groceries - Bulk-buying makes a lot of sense for various items such as toilet rolls, bin bags and detergents, but when it comes to food, one must be careful of what to buy. If you buy a bulk of fruit and vegetables, and most of them end up going bad, you’re not exactly saving money but some food may last a long time such as cereals, pasta, oil, and rice. read more..... LIVING ROOM Soft furnishing, furniture, decor, entertaining, lifestyle, cocktails, decluttering, storage, weddings. Storage Ideas Flat topped trunks, storage cases, boxes with lids, can double up as coffee tables and storage.  If this is to be frequently used as a table it would be best used to store items that are not required too often otherwise it may be slightly inconvenient.  It is also important to remember not to store any items that can harm children e.g. craft items, unless it can be locked. Read the rest of the article to find out other useful storage ideas...... NURSERY Babies, parenting, rhymes, education, training, head lice, development, children and child care. DRAWING Have a sheet of paper laminated (this can be done very cheaply), and then this can be used over and over again if used with dry wipe marker pens. This is especially useful when travelling or camping. LACES To help young children to change quickly from shoes to plimsolls (pumps, daps, gym shoes, trainers - whatever they are called in your part of the world); use elastic instead of laces. FAIR SHARE To get children to divide something fairly, let one child cut the item in question and then let the other child have the first choice as to which piece they want. SPARE ROOM Bedroom related information and all other sundries including travel, weddings, party tips, shopping and fashion. TIPS To make it easier to untangle a knotted necklace chain, dip it in a little cooking or baby oil. Re-string a bead necklace or bracelet using fishing line, which is easy to thread, inconspicuous and very strong. If you drop and can’t find a small earring or fastener, secure a piece cut from an old pair of tights/pantyhose over the end of your vacuum cleaner pipe with a rubber band. Vacuum over the area and the earring will stick to the tights/pantyhose. More of the same....... LATEST UPDATES LIST TESTIMONIALS  NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP		GAMES ROOM Indoor, outdoor and online games; sports and puzzles. Tips on how to improve your golf Here are a few tips which may help to improve your golf but I make no promises:- To help get your balance right practice by standing on two bricks (one under each foot). To improve the speed of your stroke practice with a bamboo cane instead of a golf club - the cane allows you to hear the speed of your swing. If you place your golf bag close to your side this will help to correct exaggerated hip movement. To help you keep your head down when striking the ball use mixed coloured tees and, as you strike the ball call out the colour of the tee.   This apparently helps concentration - but it could get you strange looks from other players! More golf tips ...... The Games Room also has other useful information such as: How to Set Up a Dartboard.  9 Ball Pool Trick Shots and Skateboarding tricks - How to Do an Ollie! GARDEN Garden, gardening, plants and planting, garden structures, hard landscaping, hot tubs. Useful gardening tips such as ....... A piece of wood placed upright in a plastic water barrel will prevent the barrel splitting when it freezes. An old plastic sweet jar (available from most sweetshops) makes an ideal propagator.  Lay sweet jar horizontally and place plant tray inside.  Replace lid. To "age" new garden statues, smear with natural yoghurt.  Algae will quickly cover the item making it look older. More gardening tips....... KENNEL Pet, animal and bird related information, hints, and tips as well as some more unusual articles such as lists of Collective Nouns and a special page for more inventive collective nouns many of which have been contributed by visitors. TIP:  You can make a dog basket out of an old suitcase by cutting off the lid.  Paint the base ensuring any paint used is safe for pets.  Make a pillow case from some pretty fabric e.g. old curtains or duvet covers. Put the pillow case on an old pillow or cushion and place this in the newly painted base.   Hey presto - a unique and economical dog bed. LIBRARY Books, reference, language, words, spelling, learning, countries, capital cities, currency, differences between American and British English and much, much more. General information on temperature Fahrenheit:  Under standard conditions water boils at 212 deg. and freezes at 32 deg. Celsius or Centigrade:   Water boils at 100 deg. and freezes as 0 deg. Kelvin:  Water boils at 373.15 K and freezes at 273.15 K. -40 degrees Celsius is the same as -40 degrees Fahrenheit Read more interesting facts about temperature. MUSIC HALL Music, instruments, lyrics, musicals, musical terms, CDs. A simplistic view on music notation. There is a sign at the beginning of each stave, known as a clef, which fixes the pitch of notes written on one of the lines of the stave.   The pitch of the other notes is worked out in relation to this fixed line.   High notes are placed high and low notes are placed low.   More at....... OFFICE Jobs, interviews, business, paper sizes, property, finance etc. Insurance There are several articles on the complex subject of insurance within Hints and Things.  Home and general insurance can be found in the 'Office' or 'Library' section and those covering motor and vehicle insurance can be found in the Garage section. Should the worst happen you may find our information on how to make an insurance claim useful especially as it contains an example of a draft letter to accompany your claim.You may have heard of Critical Illness Insurance but is it worth the outlay. UTILITY ROOM Cleaning tips, laundry, home remedies, and stain removal. Finding the right leather cleaner Preserving the condition of leather requires careful attention and suitable treatment. Through using a highly recommended leather cleaner, you can achieve a fully restored appearance, topped with a first class finish. Understanding which leather cleaner you require is of great importance. Failing to use the appropriate cleaning methods and products can more often than not, do more damage than good. There are a number of deep leather cleaning products available on the market, so to help you identify which leather cleaner best suits your needs, we have come up with some insightful pointers for your consideration. Find out more here..............   WORKSHOP DIY, decorating, tools, refurbishment, tradesmen, security, hobbies and crafts etc. Money Saving Tips We all know that one of the cheapest and yet most effective ways to save money and energy and yet keep your home warm, is to buy insulation such as loft insulation and cavity wall insulation. There are, however, many other things we can do to save on heating costs.
As you can see Hints and Things comprises 14 different 'rooms' as a means by which to sort the vast number of topics covered e.g. car and motoring related features can be found in the Garage, pets and animal topics are in the Kennel, jobs and interview material can be found in the Office etc.  Each 'room' has its own Index listing all the features contained within that are but there is a brief description of each room contents listed below. There are nearly 1000 pages containing information, advice, hints, tips, interesting articles on a wide range of subjects including DIY, stain removal, car maintenance, beauty tips, finance, sports/games, hobbies/crafts, gardening tips and plant information,  pets, children/parenting, cleaning tips,  the name given to wedding anniversaries and what they represent.  In addition to all that there articles covering all aspects of cookery including how to make ingredients go further,  oven temperature conversion (gas/electric etc.,), weights, measurements and explanations for terminology.  There is also information on what to look out for when buying a used car, a fuel conversion chart, and fuel saving tips.  On the other hand, if you are trying to lose weight and need to know your weight in kilogrammes, pounds or even pounds and stones then check out our weight conversion chart.  Other interesting pages include explanation and instructions for knitting abbreviations, suggestions on using old and unwanted CDs/DVDs, musical terms, work related hints, tips and advice including job interviews, language differences, reference, homemaking, entertaining, weddings, travel, cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic recipes) and much, much more.          If you can't find the answer on Hints and Things try our sister site at Ask June which is a database of replies to people's queries.   Home page last updated on 16th May, 2013. I am aware that "spam" emails are being sent out purporting to be from Hints and Things and/or AskJune - THIS IS NOT THE CASE Neither Hints and Things or AskJune send out any unsolicited emails.   Copyright © 2000-2013 Hints and Things All Rights Reserved. No portion of this site may be reproduced or redistributed without prior written permission from Hints and Things. All trademarks & copyrights throughout Hints and Things remain the property of their respective owners. Hints and Things cannot be held responsible for any information given on this site nor do they necessarily agree with, or endorse, the views given by third parties   Search Site       -       Contact us       -        Disclaimer      -      Privacy and Cookie Information      -       Legal