Tips & ideas for around the house

Posted by: mista h on 05 May 2014

NOT really for Hi-Fi but if you have any good ideas/quirks that make life easier around the house,what about sharing it with others on this M/B.

Here is mine......

The front of our house is Block paved. Last week i read in my paper that using a Grapefruit knife is the perfect tool for removing weeds/mould that grows inbetween. Have tried several weed killers and most are crap. So ordered a couple of them off good old e bay @ £3 a pop. Sod me the idea actually works.

Mista H

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by ray davis

i detest gardening, so block paving is great. Other than that it would be concrete the lot and paint flowers on.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by sjbabbey

Originally Posted by ray davis:

i detest gardening, so block paving is great. Other than that it would be concrete the lot and paint flowers on.

Green concrete presumably?

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by sheffieldgraham

Here you go. from Betterware.

Long handled version for the older folk.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by DIL

Store 'pull ring' baked bean tins, tinned toms etc upside down. That way, rather than have to scrape out the beans etc. that have settled to the bottom of the tin, they settle to the lid end and come out with a shake.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by hafler3o

Save time making the bed in the morning by sleeping on top of the duvet.

Avoid thinking too long or hard by mixing plain and milk chocolate digestives in the same biscuit barrel.

A spoonful of sand removes excess bubbles from gassy pop drinks.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by BigH47

Those knives and such like for between paving stones fail because 9 times out of 10 as they do not get the roots of dandelions. OK for grass type weeds though and there is a big enough gap between slabs.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by Jota

Originally Posted by David Legge:

Shake the tin before opening!

Anyone remember Viz top tips?

EMPLOYERS: Avoid hiring unlucky people by immediately tossing half the CVs into the bin.

MEN: When listening to your favourite CD, simply turn up the sound to the volume you desire - then turn it down three notches. This saves your wife having to do it.

DRIVERS: Avoid getting prosecuted for using your phone while driving. Simply pop your mobile inside a large shell and the police will think you are listening to the sea.

BANGING two pistachio nut shells together gives the' impression a very small horse' is approaching.

DON'T waste money on expensive iPods. Simply think of your favourite tune and I hum it. If you want to "switch tracks", simply think of another song you like and hum that instead.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by TomK

Save a fortune on expensive carpets by cutting two squares of carpet the the size of your feet, and tie them to your feet to have that luxurious carpet feeling wherever you go in the house.

Don't waste money on an address book, just use the phone directory and cross out all the people you don't know.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by Sniper

I have two maids to do all our tedious jobs such as cleaning the swimming pool and doing the gardening, washing, shopping and cooking. Jolly useful they are (in all kinds of ways). They share a bedroom and even a bed and sometimes during a water shortage they shower together. They work very hard but they sometimes need a light spanking.

Posted on: 05 May 2014 by winkyincanada

Originally Posted by ray davis:

i detest gardening, so block paving is great. Other than that it would be concrete the lot and paint flowers on.

I love pottering in the garden. Even mowing the lawn is therapeutic and satisfying. I tend to do the heavy lifting (digging, pruning big stuff, tree removal, rock work), and my wife does the detail/pretty stuff.

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by rodwsmith

Bomb-disposal experts' wives!

Keep hubby on his toes, by packing his lunchbox with some plasticine, wire, and an alarm clock.

Smokers!

Pretend you smoke less than you do. By emptying the ashtray more often.

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by mista h

Originally Posted by rodwsmith:

Bomb-disposal experts' wives!

Keep hubby on his toes, by packing his lunchbox with some plasticine, wire, and an alarm clock.

Smokers!

Pretend you smoke less than you do. By emptying the ashtray more often.

This should be in the best/worst jokes section !!

Mista h

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by hafler3o

Originally Posted by mista h:

Originally Posted by rodwsmith:

Bomb-disposal experts' wives!

Keep hubby on his toes, by packing his lunchbox with some plasticine, wire, and an alarm clock.

This should be in the best/worst jokes section !!

It also makes better nutritional sense than a Dairylea Dunker And Cheesy Wotsits combo.

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by hafler3o

Originally Posted by sheffieldgraham:

Here you go. from Betterware.

Long handled version for the older folk.

An excellent implement, so good in fact when I accidentally left mine outside one day my neighbour 'appropriated' it and swore blind it was hers.

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by Jota

INTERNET porn fans. Avoid tedious interruptions to wipe the screen by first covering it with several layers of cling film which can be torn off like F1 drivers do with their visors.

Cheer loudly at 8.00pm each Saturday to fool the neighbours into thinking you have won the Lottery.

Don't buy expensive 'ribbed' condoms, just buy an ordinary one and slip a handful of frozen peas inside it before you put it on.

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by mista h

Originally Posted by hafler3o:

Originally Posted by sheffieldgraham:

Here you go. from Betterware.

Long handled version for the older folk.

An excellent implement, so good in fact when I accidentally left mine outside one day my neighbour 'appropriated' it and swore blind it was hers.

Appropriated......are you trying to say she `nicked` it ??

Mista H

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by dayjay

Originally Posted by Jota:

INTERNET porn fans. Avoid tedious interruptions to wipe the screen by first covering it with several layers of cling film which can be torn off like F1 drivers do with their visors.

Cheer loudly at 8.00pm each Saturday to fool the neighbours into thinking you have won the Lottery.

Don't buy expensive 'ribbed' condoms, just buy an ordinary one and slip a handful of frozen peas inside it before you put it on.

I tried the last one and it gave me frost bite - can I have my money back?

Posted on: 06 May 2014 by hafler3o

Originally Posted by mista h:

Appropriated......are you trying to say she `nicked` it ??

I am m'lud

Posted on: 07 May 2014 by Steve J

Some good tips on this video.

http://golf.swingbyswing.com/p...amp;utm_term=link-17

Posted on: 07 May 2014 by Jota

Originally Posted by dayjay:

Originally Posted by Jota:

INTERNET porn fans. Avoid tedious interruptions to wipe the screen by first covering it with several layers of cling film which can be torn off like F1 drivers do with their visors.

Cheer loudly at 8.00pm each Saturday to fool the neighbours into thinking you have won the Lottery.

Don't buy expensive 'ribbed' condoms, just buy an ordinary one and slip a handful of frozen peas inside it before you put it on.

I tried the last one and it gave me frost bite - can I have my money back?

Refund on the peas?

Dear Mr Tesco, I am writing to make a complaint. Last night I tried to get my legume over...

Posted on: 08 May 2014 by mista h

Thanks for all replies folks both silly & sensible. Have to say doc Steve`s reply led to a load of other tips to be found on You Tube.

Mista H

Posted on: 09 May 2014 by maze

Originally Posted by ray davis:

i detest gardening, so block paving is great. Other than that it would be concrete the lot and paint flowers on.

Gardening my favourite pastime after listening to my Naim system. Gets you out in the fresh air, keeps you fit and you have something to show for your efforts, What's not to like?

Posted on: 09 May 2014 by mista h

We keep 6 CDs in the lounge,the freebies out the paper and use them to put our coffee mugs on,saves marking the furniture.

Mista h