Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Craig1 · Craig1

All the gas bottle posts are now pretty old. I needed to get a couple of bottle filled/exchanged so google transport regs for enclosed vehicles. Ok to transport 2 bottles of no more than 18kg total. Suits me as one is a nominal 9kg and the other is a nominal 4.5kg. Then went to home storage, whoops, could h...

Craig1 · Craig1

Been laughing at the better half for shrinking a bit lately. Now my turn, I have to stand on tip toes to pull down the roller door. Her side has an automatic closer, but I prefer manual labour, or W..r. . This morning I found two bits of 20mm thick x 40mm x 60mm ply and screwed them to the ' bottom of the door"...

Olley · Olley

Hi, looking for a small air fryer to take away in the van, does anyone have any recommendations?

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

ERI LI · ERI LI

If so,where to-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

dum dum cartoons -- Edited by ERI LI on Saturday 16th of May 2020 10:06:18 AM

ERI LI · ERI LI

Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM

ERI LI · ERI LI

10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues

ERI LI · ERI LI

Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Does anyone know what it is-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.

ERI LI · ERI LI

IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...

ERI LI · ERI LI

I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...

ERI LI · ERI LI

2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..

ERI LI · ERI LI

Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...

Goreckiii · Goreckiii

Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.

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	Gas Bottle Storage at Home (Preview) All the gas bottle posts are now pretty old. I needed to get a couple of bottle filled/exchanged so google transport regs for enclosed vehicles. Ok to transport 2 bottles of no more than 18kg total. Suits me as one is a nominal 9kg and the other is a nominal 4.5kg. Then went to home storage, whoops, could h...	Craig1	7	2739	05:59 PM Jun 22, 2020 by Possum3
	Are you now too short to pull down the roller door (Preview) Been laughing at the better half for shrinking a bit lately. Now my turn, I have to stand on tip toes to pull down the roller door. Her side has an automatic closer, but I prefer manual labour, or W..r. . This morning I found two bits of 20mm thick x 40mm x 60mm ply and screwed them to the ' bottom of the door"...	Craig1	3	2342	05:02 PM Jun 11, 2020 by Craig1
	Air Fryers (Preview) Hi, looking for a small air fryer to take away in the van, does anyone have any recommendations?	Olley	10	7398	06:42 PM Jun 3, 2020 by iana
	Couldn’t refuse these screw in pegs (Preview) Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM	Aus-Kiwi	6	2168	09:28 PM Jun 1, 2020 by kevin m
	Fixed (Preview)	Aus-Kiwi	11	3246	02:20 PM May 31, 2020 by Possum3
	The G.M Olympics-- who" s getting ready to crash the borders-? (Preview) If so,where to-?	ERI LI	14	6649	01:37 PM May 30, 2020 by Santa
	Tweedledee & Tweedledum,I smell the ink of a Idle Pen (Preview) dum dum cartoons -- Edited by ERI LI on Saturday 16th of May 2020 10:06:18 AM	ERI LI	0	2761	09:21 AM May 16, 2020 by ERI LI
	PETROL PRICES DROP (Preview) Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM	ERI LI	4	1535	12:30 PM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	A Portable Crop (Preview) 10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues	ERI LI	0	1613	05:48 AM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	2 NEW PETS were bought (Preview) Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?	ERI LI	0	1451	04:41 PM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	A NEW PET was bought (Preview) Does anyone know what it is-?	ERI LI	0	1551	11:08 AM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	Coffee into a Cuppacino Treat (Preview) Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.	ERI LI	2	1462	04:23 AM May 7, 2020 by ERI LI
	Hobby SAUCE & VINEGAIRETTE making (Preview) IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...	ERI LI	1	1514	06:54 PM May 6, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...	ERI LI	4	2022	05:24 PM May 6, 2020 by Greg 1
	TID BITZ HOLDERS (Preview) Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..	ERI LI	0	1190	12:55 PM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Recommendations sought for Compulsory Reading. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...	cjt55	41	3585	11:37 AM May 6, 2020 by Cupie
	Clothes Dryer Hangers (Preview) 2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..	ERI LI	0	1449	08:37 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...	ERI LI	0	1527	05:57 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Travelling and gardening (Preview) Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road	Goreckiii	9	2387	04:47 PM May 5, 2020 by ERI LI
	Water hoses (Preview) How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.	Hoodathunkit	7	4043	07:04 PM Apr 26, 2020 by patrol03
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