I have been propagating geraniums using the same “mother” plant for many years.
This year, I did not have time to fill my little pots with compost but I did not want to delay growing my cuttings, so I used Continue reading
I have been propagating geraniums using the same “mother” plant for many years.
This year, I did not have time to fill my little pots with compost but I did not want to delay growing my cuttings, so I used Continue reading
Occasionally, the rubber of my Marigold rubber gloves is so soft that the gloves keep falling down off my arms and onto my hands. This is very annoying as I need to keep pulling them back up otherwise, I end up with wet hands.
Here is my suggestion for you: Continue reading
For those of you who still use soap bars instead of liquid soap (it works out so much cheaper!), this tip is for you. Continue reading
Having mismatched mugs is actually a good thing as it reduces the need to Continue reading
Using a dishwasher efficiently takes a little getting used to and hopefully, the following tips and pictures will be of some use to you: Continue reading
My Dracaena marginata had become a problem. It was very lanky and top heavy so, I took a drastic step and hoped for the best: Continue reading
Following my post on how to get two umbrella plants out of one, I would like to show how well my cutting is doing!
The roots have really grown in one month and are now long enough for the cutting to go inside a pot with compost.
Plants need food just like us so water will not suffice for proper growth.
Have you ever admired a particular rose bush in your neighbour’s garden, or simply wished you could have more roses in your own garden at no extra cost? Continue reading
If you leave wooden pegs outside in the rain, mould will eventually form on the surface, leaving black stains on your clothes when you hang them on the washing line.
To prevent staining, Continue reading
I found out something recently that I would like to share with you. Continue reading
Follow my step-by-step picture guide and changing a duvet cover will no longer be a struggle. Continue reading
Should you rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? The answer is simple. YES! Yes, you shoud rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. But why, I hear you say? Continue reading
There are a lot of reviews on the Internet to help people choose which type of vacuum cleaner to buy: upright, cylinder, bag, bagless, etc. What they don’t really tell you is how they perform after a while. In this post, I will share with you the experience I have had with my own vacuums cleaners. Hopefully, this will make you aware of some problems but at the end of the day, they all have their pros and cons so deciding which to choose will always be hard. Continue reading
One thing you do not want to do is use the same rubber gloves to wash the dishes and clean the toilets. So, how to make sure you never make this mistake? Continue reading
If your old bra has lost its bright-white looks, Continue reading
Have you every wondered how to reuse old tea bags? I found a great way to give tea bags a second lease of life! Used tea bags are Continue reading
To stop your boots from falling down and keep them nicely straight, simply roll up a newspaper or a magazine and slide inside each boot. Alternatively, you could use an 12-egg box.
Standing up, the boots will take less room in your cupboard and will last longer as leather damage is reduced.
Tea towels accumulate a lot of bacteria so you can’t just wash them with your normal clothes, you need to give them “tough love”. Continue reading
As temperatures outside are soaring, we have to be careful and try and keep the cooler air indoors. You don’t need to use fancy air conditioning systems, expensive to buy and run, but just take simple steps. Continue reading
If this particular tip does not apply to you, it might apply to a friend or relative. So, please read on and make sure you let them know as it could save them hundreds of pounds! Continue reading
This post will give you tips on how to make ironing easy. Continue reading
Most garments can get away with not being ironed if you deal with the creases while they are still damp, i.e. as soon as the washing machine cycle is finished. So, I hope you will like my tips! Click here to find out
Ok, I know! This tip is not going to help you save time (nor money) now but it would have saved you time once upon a time, when you were still at infant school and had to learn how many days there are in which month! Continue reading
Here are a couple of tips to make you save money when you use your printer. Continue reading
In this post, you will find a few tips about kids and leftover paint.
Kids love painting. To protect their clothes, you don’t need to buy any aprons, Continue reading
A very useful tip for parents: “Beware of silence!”.
If your kids are very quiet for any length of time, Continue reading
What do you do when you get a hole in one of your marigolds or rubber gloves? Do you throw both gloves away and get a brand new pair? NO!!! Don’t do that!
Well, here what you should do: Continue reading
This tip should help you save money and time.
Think about it! What is the objective of Pilates? It is to help you reconnect with your core muscles – the muscles around your spine – and to strengthen your spine.
Well, guess what? You should never have disconnected with them in the first place. Your body is Click here to continue!