As adverts on the television tell us not to use light switches if we smell gas, I find it useful to always have a candle ready for use in such emergencies.

Mrs D Bibby, Rugby

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Save time when crossing a one-way street by only looking in the direction of oncoming traffic.

D. Rogers Hemel, Hempstead

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When crossing a one-way street always look in BOTH directions in case a large, blue furniture removal lorry is reversing the wrong way up the road.

D. Rogers Hemel, Hempstead General Infirmary

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Save a fortune on laundry bills. Give your dirty shirts to Oxfam. They will wash and iron them and you can buy them back for fifty pence.

J B Cartland, Brighton

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Stop bread from drying out by keeping it in a bucket of water.

P.J. Ruddock, London

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Don't waste money buying expensive binoculars. Simply stand closer to the object you wish to view.

S Goldhanger, Fulchester

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Always keep a pound of lard in your pocket so that if you get your head stuck in railings you'll be able to grease your ears and slide out.

Kate Emblen, Uxbridge

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Avoid losing contact lenses by drilling a small hole in each one and attaching them with a length of nylon fishing line. This can then be worn around the neck.

B Morgan, Criccieth

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Terrify ants into believing they have been invaded by 'War Of The Worlds' style Martians by standing 3 pin plugs on end around their holes.
J.T. ,Thropton.

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The blind nun.

 

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