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hot water tank
Started by julie kirkham. Last reply by Catharine Higginson Nov 3, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
a few years ago i read on a local brittnay site that someone recomended lagging the white hot water tanks , [chauff eau] [sorry cant spell!] , i didnt get this as they are all self contained, white…Continue
Electricity bills...
Started by Jeanette Leuers. Last reply by James Higginson Oct 24, 2011. 25 Replies 1 Like
I live in happy 'voluntary simplicity', and have thought a lot about ways to save on heating/cooking bills.Good insulation is the best way to stay warm as everyone knows, so I investigate all the…Continue
Cheap delivery options
Started by Helen Aurelius-Haddock. Last reply by Helen Aurelius-Haddock Jun 18, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We recently used Parcels Please, which is one of the cheapest carriers I have ever come across.We had a huge motor spare delivered for…Continue
My mum's top tips!
Started by Wendy Wise. Last reply by Wendy Wise May 18, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My mum was full of money-saving tips....she was one of 10 children and money was very tight. I'm sure everyone used to know this sort of thing but we've probably got a bit blasé in the modern age.…Continue
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Comment by Ruth Eglen on November 23, 2011 at 16:50
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Does anybody have any experience in using the website 'Oopad' ? I have seen it advertised on this site, but don't really get how it works! The prices it is showing look impressive, but is it 'too good to be true'?
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Comment by Martin Parker on November 2, 2011 at 8:32 -
My intention was really just to improve the insulation stopping the heat from the fire going up the very large chimney! We have a slab of the solid insulation, 50mm thick, which I think is equivalent to 100mm of rockwool, but I was going to put a 200mm layer on top. Just chickened out!!
Stuart - as with Jeanette, I have no idea if it would be insurable or not. You would need to consult with the insurance company and a stove fitter.
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Comment by Stuart Wilson on November 1, 2011 at 21:52 -
Are you guys sure that this is all OK with the insurance?
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Comment by Martin Parker on November 1, 2011 at 20:26
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That's brilliant Jeanette. I had thought about doing the same with the flue pipe on my stove but didn't because I was unsure what might happen to the insulation. Trying to explain away the makeshift insulation to the insurance company after a chimney fire just did not appeal!!
Looks like my fears were unfounded though - right, where's the rockwool. ;-)
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Comment by Kate Ryley on October 20, 2011 at 13:08 -
This is so cool - looking forwards to this future.....
http://www.ted.com/talks/justin_hall_tipping_freeing_energy_from_th...
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Comment by Julie Whittle on June 28, 2011 at 12:53 -
Hi Catherine
I've bought it in the pharmacie,but sometimes available in supermkts.
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Comment by Catherine Wales on June 28, 2011 at 12:34 -
Love that idea for soap! But where do you buy glycerine in France?
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Comment by Liz Bewell on May 13, 2011 at 18:45 -
A great place to give and find things is Freecycle, just do a search on the net, there is usually a group in bigger towns or cities, like Toulouse. We found a Mac for our youngest gave our old TV and playpen away. The idea started in the US when someone did not like the idea of filling up the landfill sites with things which can be reused!
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Comment by Helen Aurelius-Haddock on May 10, 2011 at 18:06 -
@karen - I bought a jar of glycerin when in the Uk on the weekend, so I am going to give it a try.
I am going to add a bit of food colour plus some citrus essential oils too - I am just working up the energy to grate a bar of soap - think it might take a while!
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Admin Comment by James Higginson on May 6, 2011 at 7:15 -
Another site for recycling stuff here http://www.co-recyclage.com/
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