- June Jackson Biography - background information.
- Kennel Index - a list of all the animal and pet related tips and articles on Hints and Things.
- Suggestions for Fictitious or dubious collective nouns for groups of things/people, animals etc.
- Collective Nouns Poem featuring fictitious collective nouns
- Exotic Pets - tips of keeping and caring for exotic pets such as snakes, lizards, and geckos including housing, costs involved, feeding etc.
- Top tips for dog photography, how to take a good photo of a dog and information on what makes a dog a good photographic model.
- Vacuum Groom your Pet - how to vacuum your pet without causing it trauma
- Teaching children how to appreciate garden wildlife
- How to keep cats off gardens, lawns etc. and other cat tips
- How to deter squirrels and other pet and animal related tips.
- Hints and tips for cat owners and cat lovers
- Cat Tips - deterrents, scratching post, paws, collars, garlic, kittens and urinary matters.
- Dog related hints, tips and shortcuts for dog owners
- Hints and tips for dog lovers including behavioural problems, insect bites, mange and claws.
- Animal Security - essential security precautions to ensure pet safety
- Fish Tips - Hints, tips, and money saving solutions for fish enthusiasts.
- Animal related Hints and tips including how to stop dogs urinating on lawns, cat deterrents, etc.
- Common British pests and advice on how to get rid them.
- Water Saving Measures - things you can do to save water
- Buyer's Guide to Artificial Grass; cost, different types and quality available and how to install.
- Benefits, Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Grass - hints and tips and lesser known facts.
- Pet Insurance Pitfalls - what you should look out for in the small print when taking out pet insurance.
- Starting a Dog Walking and / or Pet-Sitting business - everything you need to know before starting your own dog walking, pet sitting or pet service business.
- How to find the perfect pet sitter - how to choose good dog and pet sitting services
- How to fit a dog collar correctly.
- Dog friendly Holidays - how to get the best dog and pet friendly holiday cottages and holiday homes.
- Horse Flies, Horse Fly Free Riding, Horse Itch.
- Sweet Itch prevention and management
- Moody Mares, tips on how to deal with hormonal mares.
- Lameness in Horses, Lame Horse Veterinary Advice - How to discover where damage occurs in a lame horse, and how to fix it
- Horse Colic - free online vet advice. Stephen Ashdown, veterinary herbalist, discusses the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment of colic in horses.
- Mud Fever - Vet Stephen Ashdown gives a list of tips for dealing with Mud Fever
- Horse Breeding, Horse Mating: advice on all issues surrounding horse breeding and horse mating
- Horse skin problems, horse winter skin care and skin condition in horses.
- Herbs for Horses - Vet Stephen Ashdown explains the role of herbs in horse health and how they can help digestion, skin, joints, behaviour.
- Herbal World of the Horse - what herbs, minerals and supplements works for what?
- Stress in horses, horse stress - causes, prevention and how herbs can help.
- The Use of Herbs for Horses in treating horse health issues such as breathing, skin, digestion, muscles, hooves etc.
- Getting Rid of Fleas from pets and homes - insecticides, cleaning the house, shampooing.
- Keeping different types of animals in the home as pets.
- How to choose the most suitable pet and what should be considered when choosing a dog, cat, guinea pig, gerbil, hamster, rat or mouse.
- Pets, things to consider before owning a pet - pros and cons of keeping rabbits indoors or outdoors
- How to look after your hamster, best cage, food and exercise toys.
- Keeping Herps as Pets - pros and cons of keeping herpetiles as pets.
- Pets and their suitability, pros and cons of keeping fish and birds
- How to move your pond fish safely when moving house.
- How fish and colour can help relieve anxiety and stress and the part played by Feng Shui and colour
- Things to consider when installing a garden pond, when and how to dig, filters, blanket week control.
- How to stock and maintain a garden pond with plants and fish - how many fish, pond plants, filters, repairs and maintenance
- Planting for Garden Ponds - plant suggestions for use in ponds including those good for oxygenating the water.
- Simple firwework and bonfire safety information - ways to keep safe around fireworks.
- What to do when your cat or dog is injured or ill before visiting the vet.
- Instructions on how to build a simple dog kennel
- Answers to pet and animal related queries raised by site visitors.
- White Horse - ways to find your white horse, history and relevance of the 'white horse'
- A heart warming story about a horse at Christmas
- Fishing Glasses - cheap polarised prescription glasses useful for fishermen.
- Animal and Pets related links
- Garden Index listing all hints, tips and articles contained in the Garden section of Hints and Things including plants, lawns, pools, garden accessories, pruning, lawn mower care.
- Gardening tips, time savers, cost cutters for gardeners.
- Garden tips for late Spring, early Summer.
- Organic Gardening Tips including how to make your own organic compost, choosing organic seeds and plants
- How to create a vegetable garden and grow vegetables over the winter.
- Vegetable Container Gardening - how to grow vegetables in containers, pots, window boxes or baskets and which varieties to choose.
- General gardening tips, time savers, cost cutters,home made recipes for fertlisers, moss and weed killers, plant finders etc.
- Lawnmower care, what to do at the end of the Summer to keep your mower in good condition.
- Lawn Mower Maintenance - how to keep your lawn mower in tip top condition
- Creative Wildflower Garden Ideas - how to plant and landscape a wildflower garden.
- Lawn Care - treating bare patches on lawns, moss, drainage and fertiliser.
- Last Minute pre-winter gardening - how to plant shrubs and prepare garden before winter.
- Autumn (Fall) planting for Spring colour and blossoms
- Grey water recycling and rain water harvesting - Hints and tips for creating more eco-friendly and sustainable garden designs including flood tolerant plants
- Rabbit proof plants, plants which are rabbit resistant.
- Window boxes and hanging baskets, tips on choosing the right container and plants to grow in them
- How to plant Window boxes and best plants to use.
- Plants suitable for containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and shady corners
- Climbing plants, suggestions for plants to provide quick growth, wall cover etc.
- Tips of Pruning, When and How to Prune roses, shrubs, hedges and other plants
- How to grow, store, freeze and use rosemary in recipes
- Acmena Smithii (Lilly Pilly)Fact sheet, exotic plant care information
- How to grow avocados - Avocado Fact Sheet.
- Jasmine Sambac Fact sheet providing information on watering, Planting and Pests.
- Bird of Paradise/Strelitzia plant fact sheet covering watering, planting and pests.
- Pomegranate Punica - Fact sheet on how to plant, grow, and water Pomegranate Punica
- Gloriosa Superba (Flame Lily) Fact sheet providing information on watering, Planting, and Pests.
- Bougainvillea Fact sheet providing information on how to care for bougainvillea
- Citrus Fact sheet giving information on watering, planting and overwintering citrus plants.
- Jacaranda mimosifolia fact sheet providing information on watering, potting and growing.
- Coffea Arabica care, watering, potting and pests.
- How to grow Lychee and Mango, watering, potting and pests.
- How to grow Plumeria frangipani, watering, potting and pests.
- How to grow Bauhinia, watering, potting and pests.
- All about flowering bulbs, choosing, planting, flowering for Christmas
- When and how to plant bulbs indoor and outside in the Fall (Autumn) for Spring flowering.
- Garden Diary, things you can do in the garden in January (winter)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in February (late Winter/early spring)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in March (Spring)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in April (Spring)
- Garden Diary, Gardening jobs for May including fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in early summer - June
- Garden Diary, gardening jobs you can do in July (Summer)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in late summer (August)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in the Autumn (September)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in October before winter sets in.
- Garden Diary, things you can do in the garden in November (early winter)
- Garden Diary, things to do in the garden in December (winter)
- Different methods of controlling weeds.
- Square foot gardening, a labour saving way to garden, how to optimize space in a small garden, growing vegetables etc.
- Allotments - how to clear and plant vegetables on an allotment.
- General Construction hints and tips including how to remove stains from driveways.
- Tips on Choosing a ladder - what to bear in mind before buying a ladder
- Conservatory Guide explaining different types available and questions to ask before purchasing
- A simple guide to buying a hot tub or spa - size, location, model
- How to Maintain and clean Hot Tubs; water balance, sanitising and hot tub and chemical safety tips.
- How to use and site outdoor fire pits safely - location, fuels etc.
- How to cook a great steak on the BBQ - cuts to choose, how to marinate and cook.
- How to clean a barbecue using several different methods.
- Outdoor Entertaining Tips including food safety, seating, insects, weather conditions etc.
- How to arrange and care for cut flowers, Florists' hints, tips and tricks of the trade.
- Magic of Flower Delivery - advice on ordering and sending flowers
- Camping and Caravanning Tips - innovative hints and tips for those who enjoy camping holidays
- Soil Conditioners such as Vermiculite could pose asbestos hazard - mesothelioma
- Clearing neglected or overgrown gardens before winter.
- Protect your property with Plants - plants suitable for use as protection from burglars and thieves.
- Guide to Home Security - detailed information on how to make your home and garden secure - Part 1
- Guide to Home Security - Security Systems, Exterior lighting, Burglar Alarms - Part 2
- Exploring Outdoor Kitchens - Different types of outdoor kitchens, kitchen island, barbecues and grills
- 8 Simple Steps to a do it yourself outdoor kitchen
- Teak or English Oak? - The carbon footprint for English oak garden furniture can be 7% that of teak.
- Lawn Drainage - how to install lawn drainage, soakaways, drains to avoid waterlogged lawns
- Lighting water in your garden design - how to light water in gardens.
- Reclaimed and Recycled materials - Hints and tips for creating more eco-friendly and sustainable garden designs including flood tolerant plants
- Sustainable garden design materials - the materials to use when designing a sustainable garden.
- Planning for a Gazebo; points to consider before buying or building a gazebo e.g. location, size, use etc.
- Planning for a Greenhouse - Points to consider before buying a greenhouse e.g. location, size, use etc.,
- How to maintain Wooden and metal garden sheds, log cabins and summer houses.
- Moving house - How to pack plants when moving house
- Swimming Pools - general maintenance, heating,safety information and tips.
- Full instructions on how to make a wheelbarrow planter for your garden.
- Instructions on how to construct a pebble path, including materials and quantity required.
- Paving, driveways, paths and patios - things you need to bear in mind when choosing paving materials
- Wooden Garden Furniture - where to site garden furniture, best colours for specific areas, buying and maintaining tips
- Garden Seating - how and where to put seats in the garden and materials than can be used.
- Expert advice on How to Restore and protect your decking.
- Deck Prep Tips - How to clean, repair and prepare your decking.
- Decking on a budget, how to make a deck for next to nothing
- Downspouts. How to use downspouts and guttering to defend your home against water damage.
- Water fountains - ideas on how to use indoor and outdoor water features in your home and/or garden
- Hot Tubs Chemicals Maintenance - how to care for your hot tub.
- Recommended Hot Tub Care Maintenance Routine, chemicals and products to use to maintain your hottub and how often they should be used.
- How to make the most of outdoor lighting - candles and lanterns etc.
- Online building materials, quantity, volume, area and cost calculators - Metric and Imperial
- Bird and Animal watch, what can you see around you - let us know what you have seen in your locality?
- Guide giving information on how to hang holiday lights and Christmas fairy lights safely.
- Wall Mount Mailboxes - how to install a wall mounted mail box
- 10% discount on gardening gifts, wellies, pet feeders, solar lamps etc.
- Gardening Questions and answers to gardening problems.
- Keeping windows and conservatory blinds clean; advice on how to clean window blinds.
- Garden Related links
- Music Hall Index - a list of all the music related articles within Hints and Things
- Kitchen index - A list of all the kitchen and cookery related articles and information on Hints and Things.
- Green your eats - or, put another way, Eat your Greens. How to get children to enjoy eating more healthily.
- A variety of uses for Citrus Rind and Peel
- How to make chocolate leaves and how to temper chocolate.
- More food related tips, how to skin fish, how to choose crabs, guarantee freshness etc.
- How to select and cook fish and how to be sure fish is fresh and edible
- Christmas Kitchen tips, buying and cooking fresh and frozen turkeys etc., cooking times and important things to remember
- Economic Shopping - a guide to buying on a budget, home economics.
- Cooking and food related tips - Useful ideas to save time and to add that extra special something to dishes.
- Useful remedies for minor mishaps and tricky jobs in the home and kitchen.
- Tips on how to rescue kitchen disasters, burnt food and pans, too much salt etc.
- Useful subsitutes for missing ingredients, suggestions on alternatives to use instead.
- Baked Ham and Meatloaf Recipes and food trivia from Chef Rick
- All about wine, buying, storing, decanting, general hints and tips
- Food and cookery related hints and tips, shortcuts and remedies to a variety of common problems.
- Kitchen and cookery tips, shortcuts, money saving tips, food preparation tips and other gems.
- More general kitchen and cookery related hints and tips.
- Useful Kitchen and food related tips including chopping onions, reviving limp lettuce etc.
- More kitchen cleaning tips, how to remove water marks, clear blocked drains and clean refrigerators etc.
- How to make a cast iron skillet last a lifetime
- How to clean an oven - different ways to clean your cooker
- Kitchen storage ideas - How to maximise the space under your sink
- How to Care for your Cookware - best ways to store and clean.
- How to season and maintain a dutch oven to keep it in good condition
- How to sharpen your knife skills in the kitchen and knife safety tips.
- Essential bakeware for a well stocked kitchen, a list of useful baking tins to get you started.
- Essential kitchen tools and utensils for new cooks - a basic list of essential kitchen tools needed to get you started
- Aga Tips - hints and tips for all Aga cooker owners
- Choosing a Boiler - pros and cons of all the different types of boilers.
- Installing wet and dry Underfloor Heating - Tips and Hints
- 5 useful tips to find remodeling / remodelling contractors at bargain prices
- How to select contractors for your kitchen remodeling project
- Five easy ways to give your kitchen a designer make over and wow factor
- The Need for More Storage - guidance as to storage accessories available when designing and planning a kitchen
- The Work Triangle Within Kitchen Design - what is a work triangle and how it should be utilised.
- Pink kitchen accessories for cooks who care - buy pink kitchen accessories and help breast cancer.
- How to adjust kitchen cupboard / cabinet door hinges.
- How to decorate a Kitchen for a man by choosing the right decor, artwork, knives and appliances.
- Buying a new kitchen, what to look for and what to avoid when buying a new kitchen
- FRENCH ANTIQUE, FRENCH COUNTRY FURNITURE. Different items available and now to locate them.
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 1 - Who owns the cheque book?>
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 2 - Adjusting the mark-up
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 3 - The Kitchen Sale
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 4 - The Free Appliance Offer
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 5 - Selling up
- Tricks of the Trade used by Kitchen Sellers - Trick 6 - Pressure Selling
- How to find the right refrigerator for your needs.
- Choosing a Cooktop or Hob and the recommended cookware for each type
- Choosing the best toaster oven for your home - difference types of toaster ovens available.
- Essential research before buying a kitchen or new worktop
- Picking new kitchen cabinets - how to ensure you choose the right kitchen cabinets for you
- Getting the most from your kitchen lighting - things to bear in mind when choosing kitchen lights.
- Worktops - Corian, Quartz, Granite, Stainless Steel - which worktop should I choose?
- Kitchen worktops - different types of worktops and how to make them work for you
- All about Kitchen flooring - pros and cons of all types of kitchen flooring.
- Different types of coffee machines, coffee makers, espressos and coffees and how to make a good cup of coffee
- How to choose the right frying pan and how to season pans.
- How to choose the best juice extractor, different types of juicers available and juicer comparisons,
- Inspirational Ideas on how Concrete can be used in the home
- Choosing the right sink installation for your kitchen. Different types of sink installations.
- How to use concrete in the kitchen
- Home Ice Maker - the advantages over the ice compartment of a home freezer
- How to descale a Magimix with a description of parts and tools.
- Baking tin sizes with equivalents between square and round tins and capacity conversions, Imperial and American Metric
- Explanations for some basic kitchen terms, what they mean and how it is done.
- Glossary of Cooking terms - words used in recipes, their meanings and methods; beginning with the letters A-B
- Culinary terms, terms used in cookery and recipes, their meanings and how they are carried out (C & D) e.g. clarify, dredge, drizzle
- Glossary of Culinary and cooking terms used in recipes, their meanings and how to carry them out. E-G
- Glossary of Cooking and culinary terms, explanation and how to perform From Knead to Roux H to R
- Glossary of Cooking / culinary Terms used in recipes, explanation as to meaning and how to undertake, Saute to Zest
- Conversions for liquids, a chart showing metric, imperial and US measures and their equivalents
- Weight conversion, metric and imperial equivalents and how to convert from one to the other
- Handy kitchen measures - how many teaspoons in a tablespoon, what does rounded tablespoon mean and equivalent weights of different ingredients.
- Handy kitchen weight conversions, by commodity, Imperial, Metric and American cups
- Types of Tea, Oolong, Green, Black and White
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letter A
- Wine lovers glossary, explanation of wine related terms starting with the letter B
- Wine lovers glossary, explanation of wine terms beginning with the letter C
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letters DEF
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letters G, H, I
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letterd J, K, L, M
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letters N,O,P
- Wine lovers glossary of wine terms beginning with the letters R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z
- Table settings, everything you need to know for a formal dinner party.
- Hosting your first dinner party - basic advice on how to hold a successful dinner party.
- Japanese Dining Etiquette - the Do's and Don't when dining at a Japanese table
- Different types of sushi, Sushi Terms explained and what ingredients they contain.
- Brandy based Cocktail recipes - interesting cocktail recipes using brandy.
- Gin Based Cocktail recipes with names starting with the letters C-F
- Gin Based Cocktail recipes, with names beginning with the letters G-N
- Gin Based Cocktail recipes wtih names beginning with the letters O-R
- Gin Based Cocktail recipes beginning with the letters S-Z
- Non Alcoholic cocktail recipes - interesting recipes for drinks containing no alcohol
- Special Cupcakes - recipes for mango and palm sugar cupcakes, Piņa colada cupcakes and Strawberry daiquiri cupcakes
- Tortano Bread Recipe with tasty filling variations using feta cheese, portobello mushrooms, goat's cheese, roasted vegetables.
- Recipe for Persian Apricot Chicken
- Recipe for Quince Cheese which is something a little different.
- Pumpkin Marmalade Recipe which can also be used as a tart filling.
- Recipe for Baked Halibut in Yoghurt / yogurt Sauce
- Making Ice Cream without an ice cream maker - recipes for banana ice cream,fresh coffee ice cream and fresh mint ice cream
- Recipes for Jam, conserve, marmalade and jellies - old Australian recipes using unusual combinations of ingredients
- How to cook eggs simply and quickly but to perfection every time - scrambled eggs, hardboiled eggs, boiled eggs and poached eggs.
- How to cook basics such as rice and chicken simply but perfectly.
- Recipe for savoury mince with variations to ring the changes.
- Cookery corner, favourite recipes and questions answered.
- Herbs and Spices - description of herbs and spices and how to use them
- Quick and easy recipes for Japanese food - miso soup and Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
- Recipe for Pizzaiola and Kawakawa Salsa
- Christmas Recipes - Fruit and nut stuffing, brandy butter, Christmas cocktail and tomato sorbet.
- Christmas and Party recipes.
- More Christmas related topics, tips, recipes, gifts etc.
- Common Plumbing Disasters - How to deal with blocked toilets, blocked drains, and leaks in pipes.
- Tips to keep the kitchen safe whilst cooking - kitchen safety tips
- Kitchen Safety Tips - what can be done to keep kitchens safe for children and family.
- Safety in the kitchen area. Things to do to prevent accidents in the kitchen and how to make your home safer.
- Kitchen Safety, Tips on how to Design a Safe Kitchen.
- Fire safety in the home, questions to ask to ensure you keep your home as safe as possible.
- Many different uses for vinegar from cooking, cleaning, health etc.
- An uplifting look at cleaning your oven
- Information and advice on Power and Hand Tools needed by the DIY-er
- Kitchen and cooking related links
- Games Room Index - a list of all the games and sports related articles and tips on Hints and Things.
- Game cheats - Championship manager, the Sims, Age of civilization, Quake III Arena, Duke Nukem 3D
- Beginners guide to skateboarding; how to get started, how to choose a skateboard and safety equipment.
- How to play 9 ball pool, history and rules
- Football, a guide to the rules of the game, its jargon and terminology
- Rules for Small Sided Football - 5-a-side, 6-a-side and 7-a-side Football rules
- CRICKET - Explanation and glossary of some cricketing terms
- Bridal Shower Games - how to organise a bridal shower or hen party and games suggestions
- How to make and play Fox and Rabbits Board game
- Numbers can be fun, amaze your friends with these games involving numbers.
- Indoor and Outdoor games to play and variations on old favourites
- Names for collectors of various objects called and a quiz to see how many you know?
- A Guide to Backpacks, different types of back packs and integral equipment.
- Backpacking around the world, 5 top tips on things to bear in mind before setting off.
- Games Console Guide - Useful hints and tips when buying a games console.
- Some of life's imponderables, questions difficult to answer.
- More of lifes imponderables.
- More of Life's Imponderables - or at least something to think about.
- More Imponderables and Things to Make you Think
- Competition Winners Names
- Sudoku Puzzle - FREE sudoku puzzles for you to try.
- Games and Sports related information.
- Living Room Index - a list of articles on homemaking, lifestyle, furnishings, property, decor, weddings, fashion, entertaining.
- UK Black Tie Guide - A Short Guide to Formal Wear Dress Code in the UK and the history of black tie, tuxedo, dinner jacket and school proms
- A short guide to formal wear dress code in the UK
- Fashion tips for men and how to look good and comfortable
- Alison Cork's Top Tips for Bargain Hunting - how and where to find bargains.
- Moving Tips for Townies moving to the country.
- How to have a successful wedding and Wedding Reception Ideas.
- Wedding Entertainment Ideas - 5 reasons to have a magician at your wedding
- Wedding Venues - what to bear in mind when planning a wedding and choosing wedding venues
- Guide for brides, information and guidance on how to plan the perfect wedding
- How to put on and wear a kilt and how to correctly tie laces on ghillie brogues.
- Civil-partnerships - advice and information on how to plan civil partnership ceremonies
- REMINDER FOR WINTER SAFETY - precautions to take to help prevent slips, trips and broken hips.
- How to organise working from home and declutter a home office to make it a more productive place to work.
- How to create a clutter free home and how to deal with unwanted clutter and get organised.
- Christmas Decorating Tips - artificial, prelit Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands etc.
- Hints, tips and advice on how to look after shoes and how to deal with other certain shoe problems.
- Useful and Money saving tips of a variety of subjects such as ways to remove cigarette smoke, pet hairs etc.
- Genuine or Replica - 5 things to look for when buying a Rolex to ensure it is genuine.
- Buying a Digital Photo Frame - things you should know before buying.
- Not all hair clips are created equal - how to choose good quality hair accessories
- Hints, tips and shortcuts on care of clothing, wardrobe etc.
- Ten unusual ways to slash bills, be more efficient and save energy.
- Five easy steps to make your house into a home by using art, soft furnishings, flowers etc.
- Unusual uses for picture and photo frames; how to create unique works of art using old picture or photo frames
- Creating affordable art for your home using canvas art, photographs and collages.
- Guidelines for choosing the perfect curtain or drape fabric.
- Complete guide to buying new or old furniture, what to look out for, everything you need to know.
- How to find the right sofa, hints and tips to help choose the right sofa or settee
- How to take care of your wooden furniture - lacquered and waxed finishes.
- Tips on how to identify the age of an antique.
- How armoires can be used in the home - computer, tv and wardrobe armoires
- Where to put your Plasma TV screen - what to bear in mind when installing your plasma or large tv screen.
- Feng Shui - Practical ways to use Feng Shui when decorating, colours and flow.
- A Guide to Buying Bar Stools - how to choose kitchen, wood or counter height bar stools.
- Tips on buying chandeliers and explanations as to the different types of chandeliers available.
- History of the Pazyryk Rug and new versions now available.
- Different types of carpet fibres and carpet piles explained
- Rugs Buying Guide - everything you need to know before buying a rug.
- Choosing the Right Rug - what you should consider before buying a rug.
- Choosing and Buying an Area Rug - what to look out for when buying an area rug
- Information on rugs including shedding, pile reversal, stains, weaving, colour etc.
- How to choose the best area rug for your situation and how it can enhance your decor.
- Rug Care and Maintenance - how to look after all the different types of rugs.
- Caring for your Area Rug - how to make your area rug last and how to remove stains.
- How to look after and maintain your rug to help prolong its life.
- Slipcover Tips - How to Choose and Care for Furniture Slipcovers
- Tips on making your own slipcovers, Planning, measuring, fabric and tools
- Tips on making your own chair and sofa slipcovers - Step by step instructions showing how to make slipcovers
- How to Choose a Mattress and what to look out for.
- Mattress buying tips - how to choose the right mattress for you
- Help in choosing the most appropriate window blinds.
- Dressing a window with a sloping ceiling - new sloping vertical blinds.
- Tips on throwing a halloween party for adults, games, props and decorations.
- Ideas for table decorations - how to make interesting, cheap and easy centrepieces.
- Color wheel theory - a great tool to design your home and garden
- Guide to different types of stair lifts available.
- How to identify different types of leather and how to clean leather suites and remove stains and marks from leather.
- How to find the right leather cleaner to avoid damage.
- How to protect leather furniture during the winter.
- Know your rights when shopping, what you are entitled to when buying goods.
- European Union and Euro Zone countries and those using euros as currency.
- Temperature Conversion charts and information for Celsius/Centigrade/Fahrenheit
- Water Resistant Watches - Explanation of the meaning of water resistancy in watches
- Pictures and explanation of UK Currency prior to decimalisation in February 1971, pounds, shillings and pence
- Safety First in the living room area, things to do to prevent accidents in the home.
- Seasonal Crime - tips on securing bicycles, windows, garden ornaments and furniture and how to spot suspicious trademen
- Genealogy - how to get start with your family tree, tracing ancestors: what to do and where to go.
- Artificial vs Real Christmas trees: pros and cons of real and artificial christmas trees
- Hints and Tips on choosing the best removal company
- How to pack for your move - packing hints and tips
- Storage hints and tips: things you should know before putting possessions into storage.
- High Net Worth Insurance - what it means and who needs it.
- A Guide to UK Home Insurance and how to compare insurance quotes
- Best way to Buy and Sell Houses - should you buy before you sell or sell before you buy?
- Pros and Cons of Using Estate Agents to Sell Property
- How to avoid the 10 worse property selling mistakes - Mistake No. 1 - Not being wholly committed to your house sale
- Spending too much time and money renovating before selling - Mistake No. 2
- Not knowing the true condition of your property, Mistake No. 3 when selling property.
- Not preparing your property for sale: Mistake No. 4 when selling property
- Not selling before buying another property - Mistake No. 5 when selling property.
- Not forming your own idea as to the value of your property before speaking to estate agents - Mistake No. 6 when selling property.
- Not insisting that estate agents justify their valuations - Mistake No. 7 when selling property.
- Overpricing your property, Mistake No. 9 when selling property
- Not checking all the details of the estate agent's contract, Mistake No. 9 when selling property
- Not instructing a conveyancing solicitor early, Property selling mistake No. 10.
- Selling Houses Privately - information on how to sell property privately without using an estate agent.
- Home Security, basic precaution you can take and how to protect your home from burglars
- How to beat the burglar, keep intruders out and ensure your home insurance remains in tact
- Home and Travel Security - things you can do to improve home security whilst you are away as well as useful travel tips.
- Scams and cons to look out for and how to avoid being conned and scammed.
- Scams, cons - warnings and tips - details of some current scams and warnings from Trading Standards
- Scams, cons - warnings and tips - details of some current scams and warnings involving pin numbers from Neighbourhood Watch, Police and Trading Standards
- Quick and easy ways to organise yourself and others to make life easier.
- Advice and information on how to keep household files and family records.
- Simple tips to help protect yourself from identity theft and credit card fraud.
- Negotiating Home Improvement Contracts - how to select and set up a contract with a contractor
- How to dispose of an old vacuum cleaner responsibly and ecologically
- Life after a stroke and other useful information on strokes and how to recognise stroke symptoms.
- Hints and Tips to make life easier for the elderly, infirm of less able
- Let Meditation help relieve stress and anxiety
- Wartime memories, a touching tale and reminiscences from the war when Winston Churchill visited Battersea.
- Room Design - How to decorate rooms to reflect personality and help you stay young at heart.
- How natural light affects home decor - how to make the most of natural light
- Job Search Tips to use before starting your job search when looking for work
- Helpful hints and tips on finding employment, interview techniques, changing jobs or dealing with your current workplace.
- Ecommerce Opportunities - advice and information on different types of ecommerce opportunities.
- Some of the costs, facts, figures and myths about smoking.
- Some lesser known facts about smoking written by a stroke victim
- Arranging Funerals - advice on what to expect when visiting funeral directors.
- A place where everybody can share life experiences, nostalgia, pass on hints, tips and expertise.
- Visitor problems and questions, answers required, can you help?
- Top Ten Girly Holiday Tips covering packing, makeup, clothing and tanning
- Renting a holiday house or cottage - answers to common questions and how to choose the right rental agency.
- Holiday tips and advice on things to remember when travelling abroad for a holiday
- Lifestyle Library
- Bathroom Index - Listing of all bathroom related articles and information on Hints and Things, including health, beauty, makeup, headlice, bathroom refurbishment etc
- Beauty hints and tips with suggestions for home remedies and money saving tips as well as suggestions for beauty products
- Choosing and Applying Foundation - how to choose the right foundation and apply makeup correctly.
- Top 10 Hair Secrets for Women - things you can do to keep your hair in good condition.
- How to prevent and treat split ends using home remedies and diet.
- Men's Grooming Tips and Information - skin care, teeth whitening, shaving, razor burn.
- Which cream or cleanser should you use?
- How to look after dry, frizzy, coarse hair.
- Home Manicure - Ten tips on how to manicure nails at home, everything you need to know about nail care.
- 10 tips for a goods nights sleep
- Natural remedies for everyday problems including hangovers, spots, pimples, burns, coughs etc.
- Perfumes for every occasion - different types of perfume and how to choose the right one for you
- Useful tips for the elderly, less able and infirm
- Money saving and useful tips, contact lenses, health and cosmetics
- Hair Removal Cream - Safety Tips for Young and Old
- Exercising with equipment found around the house
- A Mind-Body Connection Will Help You Slim Down: your exercise mindset
- Taking your child for their first hair cut - how to make the whole experience easier for everyone
- Reduce Diabetes Risk - how to reduce the risk of diabetes
- Cheap alternatives to basic cosmetics and moisturisers using everyday kitchen ingredients.
- Hair Colour / hair color. Six golden rules for treating and maintaining dyed hair.
- Hair Care Tips, products and how to make subsitutes using readily available ingredients.
- Treating Head Lice, suggested remedies for getting rid headlice.
- How to control head lice and suggested remedies for getting rid of headlice.
- Suggested remedies for getting rid of head lice
- Unusual remedies for getting rid of head lice.
- Personal recommendations and experiences for remedies to get rid of head lice.
- Treating head lice; facts about head lice and how to treat them.
- General and factual information on Head Lice and what can be done to get rid of them.
- First Aid Remedies for minor ailments, insect bites, stings and symptoms to watch out for meningitis/Septicaemia and strokes.
- Simple home remedies for common ailments such as insect bites, splinters and sunburn.
- Skin care, how to keep those wrinkles away - 10 minute daily skin care
- Hints and Tips on how to burn fat, healthy balanced diet, and Basal Metabolic Rate
- Hints and tips on exercising at home, to improve stamina, mobility, balance etc.
- How you can stay fit without leaving the house by using bike trainers.
- The health benefits of drinking water
- Advice on Purchasing a Stairlift
- Tips on choosing the right air purifier for your home.
- Contact Lenses - are they suitable for Children and teenagers
- Hard and Soft Contact Lenses - what is the difference?
- Recognising a Stroke - information on how to recognise the onset of a stroke or stroke victims
- How to clean manual and electric breast pumps
- Guidelines on how to choose the right spectacles for your particular face shape and colouring.
- Fake Tan - everything you need to know about fake tans.
- Unusual uses for petroleum jelly (Vaseline) shampoo, surgical spirits, toothbrushes, shaving cream.
- Acne and skin care, skin care regime for acne sufferers, everything you need to know about acne
- Aromatherapy - information on aromatherapy and essential oils
- Use Aromatherapy Massage for a Soothing Rubdown
- Aromatherapy-Diffusers explained - the best alternative to air fresheners.
- Carbon Monoxide - safety issues, warning signs, symptoms, alarms, general information.
- The correct word for various parts of the body and body functions.
- How to paint bathroom cabinets to freshen up a tired bathroom
- How to change and update a shower head
- Bathroom Tiling - detailed instructions on how to tile a bathroom, grouting, cutting tiles, fitting tiles and sealing around bath.
- Shower Enclosures - how to choose and install shower enclosures
- Instructions on How to Fit a Shower Stall or Shower Cubicle and shower tray
- Tips on how to fit a new bathroom cabinet
- How to remove an old bathroom vanity and install a new one.
- A guide to Bathroom Lighting - how to get the best out of bathroom lighting.
- Bathroom Remodeling / Remodelling Techniques - innovative ideas on bathroom remodelling
- Bathroom Renovation - what you should consider before renovating a bathroom
- Tips for Small Bathrooms; what you can do to maximise space.
- Five bathroom makeover ideas - tips on how you can makeover a bathroom without spending too much.
- Bathroom Design Ideas - How to make over your bathroom on a budget
- Fantasy Bathroom Design - how to design a fantasy bathroom using steam cabins, whirlpools etc.
- Shabby Chic Bathroom Design - roll top and cast iron baths
- Traditional Bathroom Design using roll top and cast iron baths.
- Country Bathroom Design - how to create a country style bathroom
- Safety First in the Bathroom. How to prevent accidents in the bathroom.
- Bathroom Rugs - different types of bathroom rugs and mats and how to keep them clean.
- Tips for designing your bedroom for better sleep
- Rhymes for playing with children at bathtime
- Health and Beauty links - skin care, hair care, health, aromatherapy
- Bathroom and bathroom accecessory links and resources
- Library Index - lists all articles, hints and tips contained within the Library section of Hints and Things.
- Countries, their Capital cities and Currencies - A to B
- Countries their capital cities, currencies and other information Cambodia to Fujian Province
- Countries, their capitals, currencies and other useful information Gabon to Hong Kong
- Countries, their capital cities and currencies Lao Peoples Democratic Republic to Norway
- Countries, their capital cities and currencies Oman to Syrian Arab Republic
- Countries, their capital cities and currencies and other information - Taiwan to Zimbabwe
- UK Bank and Public Holidays 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
- Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in the UK 2011
- Notable dates of special days, London Olympics 2012, London Paralympics 2012, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in the UK 2012
- Notable dates of special days, religious holidays, celebrations and Bank holidays in 2013 in the UK.
- Seasons, BST, British Summer Time clock changes and Moon phases for 2013
- Seasons, BST, British Summer Time, clock changes and Moon phases for 2012,
- Seasons, BST (British Summer Time) and Moon phases for 2011
- Books of the Bible in the Old Testament and New Testament
- Postal and official abbreviations for each state of the United States of America
- Chemical elements and their symbols, a comprehensive list of chemical elements and symbols, Actinium to Zirconium.
- Test for Chemical symbols and the elements they represent.
- Roman numerals, basic principles and their meaning
- How to scan a photograph to preserve in digital form.
- Mnemonics and other ways to help remember how to spell tricky words.
- Useful ways to remember how to spell those tricky and commonly confused words
- Mathematical shortcut - ways to make calculations a little easier.
- Mathematical shortcuts and tricks, methods of checking arithmetic
- Book related Tips and suggestions on how to make paper look old etc.
- Public Speaking - hints, tips and advice on how to be a good public speaker
- Giving a speech - how to take the stress out of giving a speech - simple do's and don't to make it easier.
- Work from Home - hints and tips and suggestions of the type of work available
- How to stay safe from Home Working Scams - What to look out for and those to avoid.
- 10 green tips to help save money and the planet
- Online Universities versus campus based universities
- Difference between British and American words, different words for the same objects and different meanings for the same words.
- Differences between words in the U.K. and America
- Examples of language differences between countries and states
- More examples of language differences between American and U.K English
- Language differences - examples of different meaning of terms and phrases used in American English and British English.
- Two nations divided by a common language - more differences in American English and British English
- Cockney rhyming slang - Cockney expressions and meanings
- Cockney rhyming slang - expressions and meanings - words and the Cockney rhyming slang.
- Examples of sentences using cockney rhyming slang
- A humorous look at words and word definitions
- Words and their meanings; words that are easily confused and their correct meanings and spellings.
- Unusual plural words, the plural version of some words.
- The meanings of words and phrases from different languages widely used in everyday conversation
- Pronunciation of place names across the world, how they are spelled and how they are actually said.
- Important, useful information on free debt advice and free debt counselling, gas safe, corgi, flueless fires and arrests.
- Useful mnemonics, palindromes, rhymes and words of general interest
- Laptop Buying Guide - what you should bear in mind before buying a laptop
- What is mobile broadband? Mobile broadband explained.
- Book related tips, How to remove musty smells from books, treat water damaged books, book repairs, make some cheap bookends and tips
- Poems - Passing Clouds and The Old House
- Fairtrade Cotton - what are the aims and prime purpose of the fairtrade cotton label
- Conveyancing tips from specialist conveyancing solitors (applicable to England and Wales)
- Remortgage with a bad credit rating
- Repayment and Interest Only Mortgages explained.
- Why Building Insurance is vital when moving home.
- Building and Contents Insurance - difference between Building and Contents insurance explained.
- Five things you can do to help save money on home insurance
- Applying for a credit card and how to compare credit cards and balance transfers
- How to pay off your mortgage faster to achieve mortgage free living.
- Information on jobs, books, education, vocational courses,services and students resources.
- Utility Room Index listing all information and tips on cleaning, laundry and stain removal etc.
- Stain removal, points to remember before removing stains
- Stain removal products, general household products that can be used for stain removal and their uses
- Stain removal, methods to use for removing stains caused by candle wax, cosmetics, crayons, correction fluid, gum and curry.
- How to remove grass stains, grease, glue, gum, deodorant stains from carpet, fabric, upholstery and furniture.
- How to remove stains from fabric, carpet, wood and upholstery.
- How to remove common stains such as metal polish, oil and mud from fabric, upholstery and carpets
- How to remove stains from fabric, carpets and upholster including Paint, perfume, perspiration, wine and Sticky marks
- How to remove common stains such as tar, wine, tippex, urine, water marks, and vomit from fabric, upholstery, carpets and furniture.
- Personal stains: How to remove Deodorant, Perfume and Perspiration stains from clothing
- How to care for carpets, cleaning tips and stain removal techniques as well as how to prevent damage to carpets.
- Delicate and careful laundry - instructions on how to wash wool
- How to wash a personalised T-shirt - best way to wash and preserve the print on personalised T-shirts.
- Difference between front loading and top loading washing machines
- How to choose the best vacuum cleaner for your needs - upright, bagless, cylinder etc.
- Vacuum Cleaners - Different types of vacuum cleaners, upright, handheld, canister and vacuum cleaner reviews
- Choosing and Caring for Quality Bedding - bed linen terminology and care instructions.
- How to clean, polish and store silver to avoid damaging the item.
- Tile and Grout Cleaning - the secret of good looking tiles
- Irons and Ironing Boards - different steam irons available and how they should be used.
- Tips for solving hard water and limescale problems
- How to defrost and clean a fridge freezer - a few easy tips to make cleaning fridges and freezers a little easier
- How to stop your rubbish bin smelling and keep on top of the Rubbish/trash/garbage problem
- How to keep your home dry and mould (mold) free; causes of condensation and ways it can be prevented.
- Cleaning hints, tips and shortcuts to make those daily chores quicker and easier.
- Cheap and environmentally friendly cleaning tips
- Stain Removal, Hints, tips and useful shortcuts on laundry, cleaning, household stains etc.
- Laundry, Washing, Drying, and Ironing related tips
- Laundry Tips including how to deal with colour run, remove lint and how to prevent smells, odors, odours, mould/mildew in laundry and washing
- How to sort and prepare laundry, washing etc. to avoid colour run and how to get the best out of your washing machine
- Cleaning glassware, how to clean lead crystal and glass, troubleshooting, removing labels etc.
- How to declutter and tidy your wardrobe, cupboard or closet.
- Hidden storage space in the home - where to find it and how best to use it.
- Ways to maximise storage in a limited space.
- Innovative storage ideas to make the most of all available space.
- Unique and imaginative storage ideas and various way to sort out storage problems.
- How a closet organizer can transform your storage space
- How to declutter your home and organise housework to allow more free time.
- Cleaning and Laundry information.
- Workshop Index listing all the DIY, hobbies and craft related articles on Hints and Things
- Conversions of metric to imperial measurements, length and surface area, for use in DIY etc
- Conversion tables for volume metric/imperial, cubic yards, cubic feet, litres, pints, quarts
- Formulae for the conversion of measurements, area and volume
- What are the best eco friendly air conditioners?
- Wood finishing tips, rubbing, sanding, stripping and problems with aerosols
- Hiring a Handyman - whether you should hire a handyman or a qualified plumber or electrician
- Caulking and draughtproofing your house for Winter
- Winterize your Home in readiness for winter - things to do before winter sets in
- How to change your light socket to a dimmer switch.
- General tips on DIY safety, what to do to prevent accidents and to ensure the right fuse is fitted into appliances.
- How to replace and update electrical outlets and sockets
- DIY Tips, including ways to save money with Discount codes and vouchers.
- Useful DIY and decorating tips to make life easier in the workshop and when undertaking home diy and decorating
- How to prepare a room before redecorating, wallpaper removal and surface preparation
- Wallpapering - How to put up wallpaper, tools, preparation and method.
- Blistered or Flaking paint, interior decorating problems solved.
- Hints, tips and tricks of the trade to make decorating easier and quicker.
- How to paint a concrete floor, design on a tight budget
- How to paint concrete to make it look like real stone including pictures.
- Interior design hints and tips, soft furnishings, tricks of the trade
- Easy ways to paint fun murals to decorate rooms or to fit your furniture.
- How to use rhythm in decor - keep things balanced, tricks of the trade when decorating
- Visual tricks to make a small room look larger
- Designer secrets on decorating a room on a low budget
- Some professional interior design tips.
- Everything you need to know when replacing taps, faucets, leaking washers and ceramic taps etc.
- Tips on the how to deal with frozen pipes and split water pipes in your home.
- Child friendly bathroom decor on a budget - how to decorate a bathroom for kids.
- Top home decor mistakes you may be making which are easily remedied
- How much space do you really need? Making best use of available space.
- Green ways to heat your home - electric radiators, solar heating, geothermal heating, underfloor heating
- How to fit a plasterboard patch over a hole in plasterboard
- Restoration - Hints, tips, advice and tricks of the trade used in the restoration of antiques, furniture, jewellery etc.
- Baby Proofing and Child Proofing Check List - how to make your home safe for babies and children
- Dealing with damp problems - finding the cause such as leaks, condensation and rising damp
- How to finish basement walls
- How to repair plaster moldings / mouldings
- 10 effective ways to deal with low ceilings
- Unravel the mystery of screws, screw sizes, different types of screw, screw heads and uses
- How to measure the length of fasteners, screws and bolts, including hex bolts, eye bolts, lag bolts, sheet metal screws .
- How to remove, replace and repoint broken bricks
- Brick and block sizes, Imperial and Metric, mortar, concrete, brick quantities and block quantities - how much do you need?
- Permitted development, what is permitted development and who can benefit UK
- What to do in an emergency, procedures to take when a water tank or pipe bursts
- What to do in an emergency, procedures to take when dealing with small household fires and safety tips.
- Household fires - procedures to take with small upholstery or clothing fires in the home.
- Children's Light Painting - how to create interesting photos by light painting using a digital camera
- Paper Clay - How to make paper clay using recycled paper.
- Cross Stitch tips and techniques - how to get started with cross stitch.
- Cross Stitch - Instructions, with pictures, on how to get started and how to do cross stitch.
- Sewing Tips - useful ideas to help in an emergency
- Preserving Family Photos - how to store, handle and preserve photographs for future generations.
- Tips on how to photograph holiday and other lights
- General hints and tips for photographers, how to get a better picture.
- Artists Tips - General Hints and tips for artists and painters
- How to dry flowers using your microwave
- Drying flowers with silica gel and a microwave oven
- Handicraft and dressmaking tips and shortcuts such as how to recycle denim and lengthen dresses
- Stitching Cards - method and technique to show how to stitch greeting cards.
- How to buy images at a stock photo site with explanations as to the various licenses involved.
- Knitting terms and stitches explained, what knitting abbreviations and terms mean and how to carry them out
- More knitting abbreviations and methods of operation for knitting terms
- Conversion charts for DMC and Anchor and Anchor and DMC sewing threads and floss.
- Free cross stitch chart - Two horses and their little friends and others
- Free cross stitch charts - Pink lily cross stitch chart
- Free cross stitch chart for Christmas
- Things to make and do by renewing and recycling items such as denim jeans.
- Economical and personal Gifts and presents to make
- Personal yet economical gifts to make for Christmas, Easter, baby showers and Christmas related tips.
- How to decorate furniture with your favorite photos - photo decoupage
- Site review for Unique Projects - the site offering free plans and instructions to make things for yourself
- DIY and Home Improvement Links
- Hobbies and Crafts Resources including woodwork, sewing, knitting, slot cars, photography and dolls houses.
- Garage Index - a list of all the car and motoring related articles and information on Hints and Things.
- Don't Lose your Driver's Licence - when facing driving charges understanding the legal system may prevent losing your licence.
- How to protect and care for your car over the winter.
- How to defrost your car and tackle driving on icy roads.
- How to decide whether to buy a new or used car.
- Car and motoring tips, cleaning, emergency repairs, travelling abroad etc.
- More car and motoring related hints and tips such as frozen car locks, oil on drives, ignition key won't turn.
- Common car problems; How to unfreeze car locks, use a jack, change a flat tyre
- Car won't start, engine overheated - what to do next
- How to repair and maintain automatic garage doors
- What's that noise? Diagnosis of unusual car noises, symptoms and possible solutions.
- Questions and answers on car maintenance, motoring problems etc.
- Car won't start, symptoms, diagnosis, and possible cure
- Emergency car repairs, what to do if the ignition light comes on and the battery is not being charged
- Choosing the correct car seats for your child's age and height.
- How to ensure your child's car seat safety - how to choose the right seat and install it correctly.
- Roller Garage Doors - advantages and attributes
- Do your homework before investing in a new garage door
- Cruise control warning for Drivers
- Things to look for before buying a used or second hand bike.
- Basic Road Sense and tips for cyclists
- Car stopping (braking and thinking) distances at different speeds
- Car maintenance, best parts to use and their functions.
- Information on car maintenance, car batteries, spark plugs and oil - which to use and why.
- Rules of the Road in the UK (Highway Code) - things you should know if visiting the U.K. or learning to drive in the U.K.
- Cell phone in petrol station warning hoax
- Tips on ways to get cheaper car insurance
- Important Tips for insuring your luxury sports car
- Comprehensive Car Insurance Explained; difference between comprehensive and third party car insurance.
- Third Party Insurance Explained - benefits and cover offered under Third Party Insurance.
- Third Party, Fire and Theft Insurance Explained - details of the cover provided under Third Party, Fire and Theft insurance
- Garage and transport related links
- Spare Room Index - a list of all the articles and information contained within this section of Hints and Things
- Clothes Care and Repair tips e.g. how to remove bobbles, mend broken zips etc.
- Clothes Storage Tips - how to store clothes and keep moths at bay
- Tips for removing odour from shoes/trainers, clearing up broken glass, making gift wrapping
- Jewellery / jewelry related hints and tips, how to store and clean jewellery / jewelry
- Diamonds - different shapes and cuts explained.
- Gift and Presents - hints and tips on how to wrap gifts economically and effectively.
- Hints and Tips on planning and running a successful party.
- Planning and Arranging a Baby Shower, invitations, venues, guests, themes etc.
- Planning and Arranging a Baby Shower, games, menus and gifts
- When is the best time to buy a mattress?
- Pocket sprung mattress or memory foam mattress? Which is best?
- How to make a room dual-functional.
- Some humorous bedroom tips, suitable for all the family.
- Tuscany - where to eat, markets and shops, specialities and local producers, things you must not miss
- Top Tips for Keeping Warm - things you can do to help keep warm in colder weather.
- More tips on a variety of subjects including clothing tips, money saving tips, stain removal and miscellaneous tips.
- Survival kit for anyone living away from home for the first time includes how to live on a budget, cleaning, problems, disasters,
- How to read gas and electricity meters
- Hoaxes, scams, fraudulent emails and how to watch out for the fraudsters
- Interesting item on the affect of mercury on gold.
- Birthstones, interesting information and a list of appropriate stones said to be the birthstone for each month of the year.
- Ladies' Clothes Sizes and conversions from UK to Europe to US - Collar sizes and Shoe Sizes
- Explanation of Christmas traditions in the U.K.
- Party Drinks, how to make some unusual party drinks including non-alcoholic
- Decorations to make and buy for that special occasion
- Baby Footprint Keepsakes - how to make keepsakes from baby footprints and handprints
- Light hearted observations and tips on gift wrapping.
- Sites offering a varied selection of gifts and presents
- Sites offering a varied selection of jewellery / jewelry
- Sites offering a variety of wedding related services and products
- Sites offering a wide selection of flowers and plants.
- Sites offering a wide selection of clothing, fashion and footwear.
- Sites offering a wide selection of online shopping, online auctions, product review and comparison
- Sites offering a wide selection of art and antiques
- Sites offering a wide selection of services and products
- Sites offering a wide selection of furniture and soft furnishings.
- Sites offering a wide selection of products and services related to the garden and outdoor living.
- Sites offering a wide selection of cards for every occasion.
- Sites offering a wide selection of property related products and services.
- Sites offering a wide selection of entertainment and leisure related products and services.
- Sites offering a wide selection of coupons, codes, discount, promotions and freebies.
- A selection of holiday and travel related sites.
- Nursery Index
- Turning your palace into a child friendly home.
- How to tie a baby sling - cradle carry and hip carry
- Tips on choosing a baby monitor - video and audio baby monitors.
- Tips for choosing nursery furniture, changing tables, cots etc.,
- What to look out for when buying high chairs for children
- Choosing toys for babies, how to get the right toy for the right age.
- Tips on how to keep your child's room tidy
- Baby and children related hints and tips, keeping children amused, parenting skills, adapting maternity clothes, babies clothes etc.
- Helpful hints to help ease the trauma of travelling with babies and small children.
- Tip for removing head lice, naming childrens clothes, making undressing easier for young children, how to share fairly etc.
- Hints and tips from a new mum to help when looking after a baby.
- Ways to help a child's development and how to stimulate and develop senses.
- Why and how to share a nanny - a more affordable child care solution
- Different types of Child safety locks available and their various uses.
- How to Deal with Bullying - what to do if you, or someone you know, are being bullied.
- Bullying, experiences and where to get help.
- Costs of travelling with children by air and questions to ask airlines prior to booking
- Important information on sun protection for children, sunscreens, sunglasses, UV protection clothing etc.
- Child Saftey - Don't talk to strangers and other parenting myths
- Lost children - what you can do to prevent children becoming lost
- Important information on how to reduce the chances of losing your child whilst out and what to do if this does happen.
- Travelling with children, hints and tips for road journeys
- Information on how to deal with environmental hazards when travelling with young children
- Average height for children at different ages used by clothing manufactures expressed in centimeters, feet and inches.
- Ways to help in a childs development, games to play etc.
- Getting rid of headlice, remedies from personal experiences
- Information on Head Lice (pediculosis) including life span of nits.
- Self care advice on poisonous substances, some dangerous household products and the danger of ingesting hand santizer gel.
- Childrens health matters - colic, cradle cap, teeth and ears
- Crying babies - Main reasons why babies cry and what can be done to ease the situation.
- Tips on how to increase your childs vocabulary as soon as they start talking.
- Make cardboard boxes into toys - tips on how to make toys from large cardboard boxes
- Interesting and innovative ways to amuse children over five - games and things to do.
- Cheap and Easy Ways to amuse young children, games to play, things to make and do.
- Children's rhymes to aid learning and memory
- Childrens' rhymes and verses to aid learning and memory
- Childrens' rhyme featuring the alphabet
- Childrens' rhyme to make leaning the alphabet more fun.
- Childrens' rhymes and verses featuring the days of the week etc.
- Childrens' rhymes and verses featuring days of the week etc.
- Childrens' rhyme for counting fruit pips and stones
- Rhymes for older children to help remember Roman numerals, important dates and pronunciations
- Children Related Sites
- Office Index - lists all the office related information tlo be found on Hints and Things such as paper sizes, job interviews, home office, finance
- Everything you need to know about home broadband and mobile broadband
- Paper Sizes, Names, measurements in mm and inches - description of all the different paper sizes, A1, A2, B1, C2 etc.
- Pencils, the forgotten Victorian gems; information on silver pencils, dip pens and leads.
- U.K. Values of very large numbers, millions, billions, trillions, quadrillions
- The Language of emails and texts, some of the most usual chat acronyms and shortcuts.
- Abbreviations used in emails and text messaging
- Computer Jargon and terminology - what certain terms and words mean in the computer world
- Explanations for some of the more common computer/printer terms.
- Some of the more common special characters, accents, typograhical symbols and their names.
- Top Ten tips for staying safe online - online safety
- Fake Anti Virus Software Warning - how to identify and avoid.
- Hints and Tips when Forwarding Emails to prevent spam and viruses
- Six steps you can take to make your office greener.
- How to protect your laptop to help prevent theft and loss of data.
- Home Office Setup - 3 steps to get your started and how to make the most of available space.
- Tips for Choosing the best Computer Desk for your needs and space
- Hints and Tips for keeping a Happy Desk and Office suggestion on ways to keep your workplace tidy.
- Home Office Security - 6 easy steps to take to improve home office security and keep your data safe
- Useful tips -Things to remember when using the internet and insurance related tips.
- Tips on Buying a Business; things you should do and know before buying any business.
- How to save energy costs by using air con effectively
- Advice on how to budget and keep a check on monthly spendings to avoid unexpected overdrafts.
- Advice on how to check you bank statement and keep home finances in check
- How to use Internet Explorer providing everything you need to know to get started on surfing the web.
- What are the terms used for collectors of various items - test your knowledge with this fun quiz
- How to compare annuity providers and maximise your retirement income
- Life-Insurance Money Saving Tips, different types of life insurance available and ways you can save money.
- Office related sites
- Privacy and Cookie Policy for www.hintsandthings.com
- Money saving Make-up and Beauty tips including lipstick, nail varnish, eye makeup and chemical free make up
- How to clean and protect your car bodywork.
- General tips on how to make successful cocktails: temperature, mixing, ingredients etc.
- Explanation of musical terms, dynamics and indicators
- How to prepare for a job interview - research, what to wear, questions to ask etc.
- Cleaning tips, using inexpensive everyday household products.
- Stain removal - how to deal with stains caused by adhesive, beer, blood etc.
- Subscription form to sign up for Hints and Things free monthly newsletter.
- Updates and new pages added to Hints and Things this year
- Testimonials and recommendations for Hints and Things web site
- Easy ways to save money when shopping for groceries.
- How to save energy and cut heating costs
- How to save heating costs in the home
- Tips to help improve your golf; simple things you can try to correct golfing problems.
- How to Set Up a Dart Board in the best location and the height and space required.
- 9 ball pool Trick Shots; parting the red sea and cue is quicker than the eye with links to videos.
- Skateboarding Tricks - How to Ollie
- How to get the best use out of your make up.
- Hints, tips, shortcuts and useful information for gardeners
- Home Insurance - How to make a claim.
- Critical Illness Insurance - do we need it or is it a waste of money?
- Wedding anniversaries and birthstones, the name given for each year of marriage, appropriate gifts for each year from 1st to 80th anniversay.
- Collective nouns, groups of animals, terms for animal and other groups including birds.
- How to make food go further if money is short or you have unexpected guests
- Conversion chart for oven temperatures, Celsius, Fahrenheit, Gas Mark and Description
- Hints and Tips when buying a secondhand or used car.
- Fuel conversions from Litres (ltr) to Gallons and gallons to litres - US and UK
- Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips
- Weight conversions from Pounds (lbs) to Kilo's (kgs) to Stones (st) and pounds - 1 kg to 120 kgs.
- Knitting abbreviations and their meanings plus mode of operation.
- 101 Things to do with CDs and DVDs - how to use unwanted cds and dvds in decorative and imaginative ways.
- How to sell yourself at an interview, guide lines for a successful job interview
- English Language differences between Australia, USA and UK. Words with different meanings around the world.
- General holiday and travel hints and tips including preventing jet lag.
- Gin Based Cocktail recipes with names starting with the letters A-B
- Search facility for Hints and Things
- Contact Form to use to get in touch with Hints and Things
- Disclaimer
- Legal Notice for Hints and Things website
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- Choosing the best area rug as a gift for a new home.
- Wedding anniversaries and birthstones, the name given for each year of marriage, appropriate gifts for each year from 1st to 80th anniversay.
- Bathroom Template
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- Hints and tips on exercising at home, to improve stamina, mobility, balance etc.
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- Ways to increase kitchen safety - grease fires, appliances, ovens, ranges, microwaves and environmental control.
- Useful tips on how to clean antique jewellery without damaging precious metal and stones and how to store silver.
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- Useful Bathroom Hints and Tips including how to fit a bath and bath panel and how to save space
- Cover letters for job applications; what to include in your letter when applying for a job.
- Ten tips on how to manicure nails at home, everything you need to know about nail care.
- How to find a good tradesperson, getting best value and paying for work.
- How to prepare water stained and discoloured surfaces before repainting.
- Thank you for contacting Hints and Things
- Sample of Hints and Things Free monthly newsletter.
- Country style living room - suggestions and ideas on how to create a country style living room using rugs, candles, lace etc.
- Inspiration for decorating your home and the use of colour / color
- Gardening CD Rom providing gardening advice, garden design and planning as well as plants and plant care.
- Rotary moulded Hot Tubs Explained: information on what is meant by rotationally molded hot tubs.
- Quick and easy recipes for Japanese food - miso soup and Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
- Free Personalised Calendar - upload your photo and receive a free calendar
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- Everything you need to know when replacing taps, faucets, leaking washers and ceramic taps etc
- Remedies using essential oils - how to use essential oils as air fresheners, hangover cure, hair strengthener and to relieve insect bites
- Garden Design Tips for city and surburban gardens.
- Night Blooming Jasmine Cestrum Fact sheet - how to grow, water and plant.
- Water Resistant Watches - Explanation of the meaning of water resistancy in watches
- Thanks for joining HInts and Things free newsletter mailing list.
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- Imponderables and Gentle musings, food for thought, things to make you think.
- NFL information and facts.
- Party planning - guidance on how to plan a wedding, hen or stag, anniversary or engagement party.
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- Hints and Tips on how to burn fat
- How to plan a garden correctly, things you should think about when planning your garden
- A guide as to where all the various articles can be found within Hints and Things
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- Idiosyncrasies of the English language, anomalies in English, spelling and pronunciation
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- Tips on how to make giving medicine and tablets to pets that much easier
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