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    Shoppers are loving this 2-in-1 Kmart item: ‘Definitely a need’

    A regular ironing board is height adjustable, which I think is important. Due to recent surgery, I currently have my ironing board set at a low height so I can sit on a chair to iron. Also a regular ironing board has a rounded end for ironing collars and shoulders.
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    Why are Australians trading in their blinds for these incredible DIY ‘sheer’ curtains?

    I had to giggle! We have all been scarred by our parents use of heavy floral curtains! We must be an overly sensitive bunch! :LOL:
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    Shoppers laud Chrissie Swan's $4 Bunnings technique—are you doing this too?

    I would need a lot of baskets as I can't lift heavy things. I still use my old green fabric supermarket bags, they work perfectly well.
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    Study reveals salt’s ‘killer’ impact on health

    I am always surprised when watching cooking shows on TV, all the chefs add huge amounts of salt to their cooking! Are they unaware of the dangers of too much salt?
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    Ask Joy: Living with Pain and Enjoying Life

    Great article, thank you! I'm in my early 60s and have chronic pain (back and hips) plus 5 weeks ago I had surgery on both feet and walking is still very difficult and painful. My best friend is taking me shopping next week and I have just booked a mobility scooter. I have never used one before...
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    Discover the World's Comfiest $24 Socks: Why Everyone's Talking About Paire Socks!

    I have two pairs of Paire socks and they are very soft and comfortable. I recently had major surgery on both feet and they are very sensitive, especially around the toe seams where most socks have big lumpy stitching on the inside. The Paire socks are great, but they are expensive, and being...
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    This major city is banning all diesel and petrol cars from its city centre in 2025

    We would like to get an electric car, but are waiting for prices to come down and more charging stations to become available. Also the service and repair sector needs to catch up. I was listening to a talk-back program where owners of electric cars were ringing in, and the biggest problem most...
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    Government’s move to regulate digital wallets deals blow to cheque payments

    Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a "digital wallet"? Also, what are "mobile payments"? I am guessing payments made by accessing your bank accounts on your mobile phone?
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    Discover the $20 Kmart product that’s giving old furniture an INSTANT makeover!

    Not my cup of tea either. Many years ago I inherited some of my grandmother's antique furniture, so I took classes in French Polishing and learned how to restore it. It may not be fashionable at the moment, but I love my antique furniture!
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    Rediscover the 140-year-old 'magical soap' that cleans almost anything

    You can still buy them, not cheap though! https://www.thewellstore.com.au/products/bare-co-stainless-steel-soap-cage
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    Can you solve this challenging maths question?

    I found it tricky, but worked it out.
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    Remove the toughest stains from your Pyrex dishes with this secret!

    I replaced my old pyrex dishes with enamel ones, they are cream with a red or blue edge and you can get them from Woolies, Big W or Harris Scarfe. I use them for pasta bakes and they are so easy to clean. A quick brush with a dish brush, soak in warm water, then wash with a dish cloth and hot...
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    'Yours sincerely' is disappearing! Discover how changing language trends will eliminate old phrases in the next decade

    I still send a few letters to close friends and relatives (usually at Christmas) and address them "Dear....." and close with "Love from......". If I am sending a business letter, I still address it "Dear Sir/Madam" and close with "Yours sincerely". In work or business emails I usually address...
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    Doctor reveals foolproof remedy for eliminating headaches—with ZERO side effects!

    I will tell my daughter about this. She suffers from migraines and so far, no medication has helped. She is just starting a new one now. It would be great if people could post back here and let us know whether they find the hot water works.
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    You won't believe this bizarre discovery: A chicken egg with no shell! Here's how it happened!

    When we kept chooks one of them (a Plymouth Rock) used to occasionally lay soft-shelled eggs or mis-shapen eggs. The others laid perfect eggs. I don't think it's that unusual.
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