Maximize your living space Less is more One of the easiest methods of making a space appear larger than it actually is, is to stick to the ‘no clutter’ rule. It’s surprising how claustrophobic and small an area can become when it is full of clutter and unnecessary items. A simple tidy up job and trip to the charity shop to remove unwanted items can make all the difference and enable you to reclaim your...

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Buying a new carpet in the sales? If you are changing your carpet, now is the time to insulate under the floor. You can prevent up to 20% of your heat escaping, and pick up a bargain at your local DIY store. PM's John Adams explains how.   In the middle of topping up my loft insulation to current standards, my wife informs me that she has ordered a new carpet for our downstairs guest...

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The small gaps between boards add up to the equivalent of a small window. No wonder your toes are feeling chilly Insulating and draughtproofing floorboards with Bona gap master. Photograph: Caramel Quin You wouldn't leave a window wide open if the heating were on. But if you have stripped floorboards, the chances are that you're doing the equivalent. Cold air naturally circulates below ground floor floorboards, and the small gaps between boards in an average-sized...

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Last week we looked at Attitude, what it is and why it’s important and also went into the 3 components of attitude namely, beliefs, values and feelings. If you missed last weeks post you can check it out at http://piyakhanna.com/its-all-attitude/ The next component of attitude is values – a critical building block not only of Attitude but our personality. So exactly what is a value? It’s simply what’s important to you – either in general or...

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I have just had an interview for come dine with me;; so fingers crossed.. Rosie

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Hi, just seen the video clip so thought it would be a good time to share the recipe for blueberry scones. Have a look on  www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/en9 and look in the food and drink section for my recipe. Happy baking !! Oh, I went to Bicester village yesterday and bought a gorgeous green cath kidson apron. . it's going to be my lucky apron, just for baking for special events and my business..    Anyway all...

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Great ! An article with Charlene and I has been published today on p.23 of Herts mercury; For all those local skillswappers out there !  And I've had contact with Julie on the site as a result of the tv programme. She 's going to design a leaflet to go put on the family fun day at WALTHAM ABBEY GARDENS ON 31ST July  11-5. There I'm doing a cake stall.. I can't wait.. really excited....

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Just had my photo taken with Charlene for the Epping forest guardian, should be a feature on it, and on the website, on Thursday. Good fun asking people to join swapapskill and I 'm currently setting up a swap with someone online; me to have allotment  advice in exchange for manicure and facial. I can't wait to get started !! I'm doing a charity cakestall , at a help for heroes family day in waltham...

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I'm still recovering !! 60 miles, and it was really tough the last 7 !! I stopped off for far too long for a lunch in the royal Oak, 7 miles from the finsih line and nearly accepted a lift in a van to the finihsing line !! But my conscience took over ( well that and it was a long wait ! ) and I finished properly. I'm now resting my inflammed knees and...

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Hi everyone, thanks for your support and help; I 'm having a website designed in exchange for helping someone with their reading and am going to do a Pamper day for another member in exchange for buisness advice.. i CAN'T WAIT !! Those nail polishes that came free with diet coke in boots have gone to use; i'm going to do a facial and manicure.. I'm starting a blog on my website and will add...

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