Updates and new pages added to Hints and Things this year

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UPDATES

As I want people to keep re-visiting this site I intend regularly updating and adding to the content, however, I am always grateful for a little help so please feel free to email me with any hints, tips, shortcuts or general ideas and these will be added.

Recent major updates are as follows:-

25th January, 2012

Utilityroom

How to wash personalised T-shirts without harming design.

14th December, 2011

Utilityroom

How to clean a fridge freezer

22nd November, 2011

Livingroom

Help in choosing the right window blinds.

19th November, 2011

Livingroom

How to pack house plants and plants when moving house.

17th November, 2011

Library	2012 - Seasons, BST/GMT and Moon Phases
	Bank Holidays 2010 - 2013 (England/Wales, Scotland, N.Ireland)
	Notable dates 2012 (including Olympic Games and Paralympic Games), religious holidays etc.,

28th October, 2011

Utility Room

COMPETITION

PRIZE

1 x Hills Supa Fold Wall Mounted Fold-Down Washing Line, in a colour of your choice

+ 1 x Box of 50 Hills Quality Clothes Pegs

+ Includes Fast Free shipping to any EU Country

Total Prize Value: £162.88

ENTER HERE

21st October, 2011

Garden

Lawn mower maintenance.

4th October, 2011

Utility Room

How to clean window and conservatory blinds.

14th September, 2011.

Kitchen	How to make chocolate leaves.
	How to temper chocolate

9th September, 2011.

Kitchen

Top tips on how to save money when buying groceries.

29th August, 2011

Workshop

Tips on how to save energy and cut heating costs

30th May, 2011.

Workshop	Green ways to heat your home.
Kitchen	Tortano bread recipe and variations.
Spareroom	Tuscany - what to see, what not to miss, where to eat and more.

24th May, 2011

Kitchen	Recipes for special cupcakes using unusual ingredients and flavours.
Office	How to compare annuity providers and maximise your retirement income.

14th May, 2011

Office	Top Ten tips for staying safe online
Garden	Simple Guide to buying a Hot tub or spa.

4th May, 2011

Kitchen

Information and advice on how to choose the best toaster oven for your home.

1st April, 2011

Workshop	Do and Don'ts for hiring a handyman - when to choose a general handyman or a professional tradesman.
Library	The correct word/terminology for body functions or various parts of the body.
Garden	Creative wild flower garden advice.

29th March, 2011

Workshop

Light Painting - a simple photography technique explained.

25th March, 2011

Kitchen	Pink Kitchens - Try fashionable pink accessories to update your kitchen (and help breast cancer charities as well).
	Essential kitchen tools for the new cook to get started.
Bathroom	Bike Trainers - how to exercise without leaving home and the different types of bike trainers available.

21st March, 2011.

Office

6 Ways to make your office greener.

17th March, 2011

Kennel	Keeping different types of animals as pets in the home.
Musichall	Things to consider before purchasing your first acoustic guitar.
	Musical Mnemonics - ways to work out and remember chords, scales etc.
Library	2011 - Seasons, BST/GMT and Moon Phases

9th March, 2011

Utilityroom

WIN A ROTARY 7 WASHING LINE

(open to UK and European residents)

1 x Box of Hills Clothes Pegs (50)+ Free shipping to any EU Country

Value £194.98

Enter Here

4th March, 2011

Bathroom	How to get the most out of your make up.
	How to treat and prevent split ends.

1st March, 2011

Workshop

How to adjust kitchen cupboard / cabinet door hinges.

23rd February, 2011

Spareroom

COMPETITIONS

(UK residents only)

WIN a spending spree at Officers Club online website

worth £100

Details and Entry

18th February, 2011

Office

Things you can do to help pay off your mortgage faster.

7th February, 2011

Office

How to make an insurance claim - complete with draft letter.

4th February, 2011

Bathroom	Quick Hair and Make-up tips
	How to moisturise your hands with common kitchen ingredients.
Kennel	How to find the best pet sitter.
Utilityroom	How to clean and polish silver.
Garden	How to add color / colour to a winter garden.
Musichall	Creative crafts using guitar picks and how to make your own guitar picks.

31st January, 2011

Kennel

How to move your pond fish safely when moving house.

28th January, 2011

Workshop

How to paint fun murals.

17th January, 2011

Kitchen

How to design a kitchen with safety in mind.

11th January, 2011

Kitchen	More about kitchen worktops.
	All about kitchen flooring.

7th January, 2011

Livingroom

COMPETITION

(UK residents only)

WIN A LAURA ASHLEY GIFT CARD WORTH £150

Enter here

24th December, 2010

Garden

How to build a flagstone patio in a weekend.

21st December, 2010

Living Room

Rugs - Buying Guide - advice and information to help you when buying a new rug.

3rd December, 2010

Spareroom	How to make a small bedroom look bigger.
Library	Passing Clouds - a poem by Dorothy Pienaar

23rd November, 2010

Kitchen

What you should bear in mind when choosing kitchen lighting.

18th November, 2010

Garage

How to protect and care for your car over the winter.

15th November, 2010

Office	Home Office and Computer security - 6 easy steps
Kitchen	How to maximise space under your kitchen sink.
Kennel	Pet Insurance Pitfalls - what to look out for.

9th November, 2010.

Kitchen	How to pick the right kitchen cabinets.
Kennel	How to start a dog walking business and/or pet sitting business.

3rd November, 2010.

Spareroom

The low down on carbon monoxide - information, symptoms, solutions.

22nd October, 2010

Nursery	How to design a nursery comfortable for adults.
Livingroom	How to design a home office that converts into a guestroom.
	Storage solutions for the living room.

14th October, 2010

Office

Tips on ways to reduce your car insurance.

11th October, 2010

Spareroom

When is the best time to buy a mattress.

8th October, 2010

Spareroom

Mattresses - pocket sprung or memory foam

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