presta
Legendary Member
I pour mine into an empty milk carton and chuck it (back) in the bin.
That is IPA.
I switched to using Bovril instead so that I can just use what I need instead of a whole number of cubes.
The "household hacks" thread..
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dicko
Guru
- Location
- Derbyshire
At least twice a year shut off and open the water stop cock (under your sink) so if you need to shut the water off itās free to move and quickly.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
If i am cooking a meal such as a chilli, curry, some sort of stew or soup, I batch cook between 6-10 portions and then freeze the portions. Instant ready meals and itās not cost me 6-10 times the electric cost to cook them.
I use the same cleaner for just about everything except for polish. I still have tins of proper wax polish left over from a garage sale decades ago. I aim to leave some in my will. Totally worth the box space when moving
I hoover twice a week, properly. I loathe hoovering so have non sheddy dogs with no undercoat. Smooth coated Lurchers. Of course they shed a bit but not on the scale of a GSD or collie type dog. They are as near as hypoallergenic as they get and donāt mess with my asthma.
I use the same cleaner for just about everything except for polish. I still have tins of proper wax polish left over from a garage sale decades ago. I aim to leave some in my will. Totally worth the box space when moving
I hoover twice a week, properly. I loathe hoovering so have non sheddy dogs with no undercoat. Smooth coated Lurchers. Of course they shed a bit but not on the scale of a GSD or collie type dog. They are as near as hypoallergenic as they get and donāt mess with my asthma.
Mr Celine
Discordian
- Location
- Waxing my moustache
Hens do the same but give you edible eggs in exchange.
newts
Veteran
- Location
- Isca Dumnoniorum
Knowing the whereabouts ofyour stopcock is a bonus, surprisingly number of householders don't have a clue.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Don't waste time and money on bleach and domestos. Next time you buy a new bathroom simply choose a dark brown toilet.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Don't waste money on expensive carpet. Simply obtain two free carpet samples and glue them to your slippers for that luxury carpet feeling all round the house.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
store them in the fridge so they crumble nicely too.
Old cash-cards are great for scraping non-stick pans.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Drop a dishwasher tablet in the bog and leave it overnight. A cheap and effective method of removing grime and limescale without resorting to expensive cleaning product, and no noxious gases.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
you have grime in your loo! 
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Save on vacuuming by closing doors on dusty rooms.
Punkawallah
Ćber Member
Bulk boil water for tea at the start of the week, then bottle and store in the freezer. Defrost when needed, and save on electric costs!
Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
Wd40 also good for getting bird poop off the car. Some seagull had presumably eaten 19 curries and dumped on my car, which dried, nothing would even soften it until wd soaked overnight and next day it fell off in the rain. Probably not good for paintwork but less damaging than bird poop
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Scarecrows are a handy source of free clothing.
