Information on updates to the various pages

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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:-

8th May, 2008

Spareroom

Choosing and caring for bedding.

29th April, 2008

Workshop

Guidelines for choosing the perfect curtain or drape fabric.

17th April, 2008

Workshop

How to preserve photographs.

16th April, 2008

Office

COMPETITION

SLIQTOOLS are giving 2 lucky people a chance to WIN this useful office/business software.

Details and Entry

9th April, 2008

Workshop

COMPETITION

Open to residents worldwide

WIN £50

to spend at the Cross Stitch Centre,

Competition Details and Entry

4th April, 2008

Bathroom	Fantasy Bathroom Design
	Shabby Chic bathroom design.
	Traditional bathroom design
	Country bathroom design

26th March, 2008

Bathroom	Fantasy bathroom design.
Library	Explanation of the difference between Home Contents and Buildings insurance.

18th March, 2008.

Garage	"Comprehensive" Motor Insurance explained.
	"Third Party" insurance explained.
	"Third Party, Fire & Theft" insurance explained.

6th March, 2008

Bathroom

Hints and Tips to make life easier for the elderly, infirm and less able.

26th February, 2008

Library

What's on When 2008 - dates and venues for major (and not so major) national and international events e.g. F1 Grand Prix, Golf, Superbikes, shows, concerts etc.

20th February, 2008.

Garden

Lighting water in garden design.

15th February, 2008

Workshop	Stitching Cards - Detailed instructions on how to stitch your own beautiful greetings cards.
Games Room	9 Ball Pool - History and Object of 9 ball pool as well as instruction on how to play.
	Trick Shots - instructions on how to perform 9 ball pool trick shots with access to videos.
Kennel	Poem featuring more fictitious collectives.

13th February, 2008.

Utility Room

Rug care and Maintenance - tips on how to care for your hand tufted, hand knotted, shaggy, natural and machine made rugs including stain removal.

8th February, 2008.

Kitchen	Essential research before buying a kitchen.
	Which worktop - Corian, Quartz, Stainless Steel or Granite?

5th February, 2008

Utility Room

Competition to win a Mrs. Pegg's portable indoor/outdoor washing line.

31st January, 2008.

Garden	Grey Water recycling and rainwater harvesting including flood tolerant plants.
	The use of reclaimed and recycled materials in garden design.
	Sustainable garden design materials.

21st January, 2008

Livingroom

Buying a chandelier - tips to lighten your path.

17th January, 2008

Workshop

Another wonderful cross stitch chart/pattern available to download free of charge.

14th January, 2008

Garden

Teak or English Oak - which is best for garden furniture?

10th January, 2008

Spareroom

Fashion Tips for Men

2nd January, 2008

Spareroom

No. 2

UK residents only

A personalised, framed, SINGLE Cartoon Portrait, hand-drawn in ink on good quality paper.

Details and Entry

24th December, 2007

Kitchen

Kitchen safety tips

17th December, 2007

Workshop	How to choose the right boiler for your home.
	How to save heating costs in the home.

14th December, 2007

Nursery	Tips on choosing nursery furniture.
Garden	Organic gardening tips.

1st December, 2007

Spareroom

Competition to win handcrafted, collapsible wooden baskets.

22nd November, 2007

Library	Important religious dates 2008
	Bank Holidays 2008 and 2009
	Notable dates 2008

16th November, 2007

Library

History of the Pazaryk Rug

13th November, 2007.

Spareroom	History of the Black Tie and Tuxedo
	Formal Dress Wear Code UK - Black Tie, White Tie, Tuxedo etc.

8th November, 2007

Livingroom

UK Residents only

£250
to spend on made to measure wooden blinds of your choice!

Enter Here

31st October, 2007

Spareroom

FIVE lucky people will win one of these wonderful Memory Books.

These books, once complete, become a priceless collection of personal memories to share with your loved ones - a present of the past, if you like!

26th October, 2007

Office

Hints and Tips for keeping a happy desk!

24th October, 2007

Workshop	A guide to bathroom lighting.
	Bathroom renovation - what to consider.
	Tips for small bathrooms.

23rd October, 2007

Spareroom

Hints and Things, stories, experiences and general snippets of interest.

17th October, 2007

Garden

How to grow vegetables in containers.

20th September, 2007.

Garden	Acmena (Lilly Pilly) Fact Sheet
	Information and advice on growing Avocados.

11th September, 2007

Workshop	Hand and Power Tools needed by people undertaking DIY.
	Information and advice on wall mounted mail boxes.

5th September, 2007

Spareroom	Things you should know when buying a digital photo frame.
Kitchen	5 useful tips on how to find kitchen contractors at bargain prices.
	How to select kitchen contractors for remodelling projects.

4th September, 2007

Office

Information on remortgaging when you have a bad credit rating.

17th August, 2007

Spareroom

Win a pair of tickets to the Ideal Home Show Scotland

9th August, 2007

Utility Room

Chance to win a
SUPREME CEILING MOUNTED AIRER
1.5m long in Black.

7th August, 2007

Utility Room

How to cope with two weekly refuse collections and keep your bin smelling sweet.

1st August, 2007

Office

An "almost" complete guide to UK home insurance.

27th July, 2007.

Kitchen	How to cook a great steak on the BBQ/barbecue.
Spareroom	Genuine or Replica? 5 things to look for when buying a Rolex.

23rd July, 2007

Garage

5 Important Tips for insuring your luxury sports car.

20th July, 2007

Garden

Artificial Grass - Hints and Tips on usage and lesser known facts.

17th July, 2007

Garden	Information on outdoor kitchens.
	8 simple ways to a DIY outdoor kitchen.
Workshop	What is a color wheel/colour wheel and how it should be used?

20th June, 2007

Workshop

Detailed instructions on making your own slipcovers including planning, measuring, fabric and tools as well as make-up procedures.

Stage 1 - Planning, measuring, material and tools

Stage 2 - Making your slip covers.

18th June, 2007

Garden	How to clean a barbecue.
	Outdoor entertaining tips.
	How to use outdoor firepits safely.

8th June, 2007

Nursery

Planning and arranging a baby shower-

Stage 1

Stage 2

Musichall

Should You Consider a Sampler or Synthesizer When Choosing a Midi Piano Keyboard Online

4th June, 2007

Workshop

Useful calculators for construction materials such as bricks, mortar, screed, plaster, stud wall, paving, cement etc.

30th May, 2007.

Gamesroom

More of life's imponderables.

Musichall

Do you need a Flexible Piano Keyboard or MIDI functionality on your Acoustic Piano Keyboard?

Kitchen

Kitchen Buyers Beware! - Tricks of the trade used by Kitchen Sellers.

Trick 1 - Who owns the cheque book?

Trick 2 - Adjusting the mark-up.

Trick 3 - The Kitchen Sale

Trick 4 - The Free Appliance Offer

Trick 5 - Selling Up.

Trick 6 - Pressure Selling.

28th May, 2007

Kitchen	Essential bakeware for a well stocked kitchen.
	How to make a cast iron skillet last a lifetime.
	How to care for your cookware.
Bathroom	Tips on fitting a bathroom cabinet.

25th May, 2007

Nursery

WIN

Open to residents of UK, Europe and USA

A wooden clock beautifully presented in a box tied with ribbon. Ideal for a child's room.

24th May, 2007

Bathroom

Choosing and applying foundation

18th May, 2007

Spareroom

How to wear a kilt - instructions on how to put a kilt on.

16th May, 2007

Library	How to avoid the 10 worst property selling mistakes Mistake 1 - Not Being 100% Committed to Your House Sale
	Mistake 2 - Spending too much time and money renovating for sale.
	Mistake 3 - Not knowing the true condition of your property.
	Mistake 4 - Not preparing your property for sale.
	Mistake 5 - Not selling before buying another home.
	Mistake 6 - Not Forming Your Own Idea of Your Homes True Market Value Before Speaking to Estate Agents
	Mistake 7 - Not insisting that Estate Agents' justify their valuations.
	Mistake 8 - Overpricing your property.
	Mistake 9 - Not getting under the skin on your Estae Agent's contract.
	Mistake 10 - Not instructing your conveyancing solicitor early.

11th May, 2007

Livingroom

£250 to spend on
made to measure wooden blinds of your choice!

(UK residents only)

Utility Room

CHANCE TO WIN

Mrs. Peggs Handy Line

Washing Airer

Open to residents of UK/Europe

7th May, 2007

Bathroom

Useful hints and tips related to baths, bathrooms and bathroom accessories.

6th May, 2007

Workshop	Tips on how to identify the age of an antique.
Bathroom	Tips for designing your bedroom for a better sleep.
Spareroom	How to choose a mattress.

4th May, 2007

Gamesroom

Bridal Shower (hen party) games and suggestions.

2nd May, 2007

Bathroom

How to select a great quality hair accessory.

26th April, 2007.

Library	Pros and cons of using an estate agent to sell a house.
	Selling Property Privately - England and Wales

25th April, 2007

Spareroom	Women's Fashion Tips - Spring/Summer 2007
Bathroom	Hair removal safety tips for young and old
	How to use aromatherapy massage as a soothing rubdown.
	Think yourself slim.
Office	Ecommerce opportunities for mothers and others.

23rd April, 2007

Bathroom

Information on aromatherapy.

20th April, 2007

Bathroom

More information on how to install a shower stall/cubicle.

17th April, 2007

Workshop

Free cross stitch chart to download featuring two horses and their best friends.

4th April, 2007

Kennel	Planting for garden ponds - what is suitable and where should it be placed?
	How fish and colour can help relieve anxiety and stress.
	Keeping herpetiles (herps) as pets.

2nd April, 2007

Bathroom

10 tips on how to get a good nights sleep.

26th March, 2007

Kitchen	How to make ice cream without an ice cream maker.
	Ice Cream recipes

23rd March, 2007.

Garden	Planning for a greenhouse.
	Planning for a gazebo.

20th March, 2007.

Workshop	How to paint bathroom cabinets.
Library	Moving home - should you buy or sell first?

9th March, 2007.

Library

What's on When 2007 - list of major events taking part during 2007.

2nd March, 2007

Bathroom	Which cream or cleanser should you use?
	How meditation can help relieve anxiety and stress.
	Ways to help reduce the risk of diabetes.
Kitchen	How to sharpen knife skills in the kitchen.

20th February, 2007

Kitchen	Different types of juicers and how to choose the best one for you.
Workshop	Win a kit of your choice from a wonderful selection of cross stitch samplers. (Worldwide)

19th February, 2007

Livingroom

More security tips for business and homes.

8th February, 2007

Garage

A chance for 5 lucky people to win a
Miracle Drywash Glove Box Pack

30th January, 2007.

Utility Room

WIN an Austral Foldaway 51 Rotary Washing Line and Cover

VALUE - nearly £400

25th January, 2007.

Library

How to deliver a speech - Do's and Don'ts

19th January, 2007

Garden

Win standard annual subscription worth £19.99 to your own online garden expert.

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