When buying a motorcycle on eBay there's obviously no substitute for seeing the bike before bidding. But if this isn't possible, here are a few things you may like to bear in mind: What's the seller like?...
The green spots found on some copper coins are called verdigris this is a copper salt like rust. It is usually copper acetate, but can be a copper hydroxide. Neither of these would come off with any kind of...
Almost any Diesel engine can be run on SVO (Straight Vegetable oil). You will need to know a few things however before you pop down to the supermarket and fill up on rape seed oil.The type of injectors you...
Homemade Play Dough You can make great playdoh so quickly for next to nothing! The quantities below make a ball of dough about 10cm diameter. If you have a large pan (e.g. stock or preserving pan) you can...
This guide is to highlight concerns over the authenticity of Global knives on eBay.I bought a set off eBay a few years ago, and was so pleased at having bought a real bargain (large set for £200 - about 50%...
After many years experience camping all around the world I decided to write this guide to save you from making some of the mistakes that I have made (and seen other people make). Whether you're planning an...
Content Many people are interested in buying a Land Rover with a view to home restoration and maintenance. E-bay offers a potentially inexpensive way acquiring an old Land Rover or Range Rover. Many of those...
I have noticed that people are once again buying Rayburn cookers. I learned to cook on a 1960's Rayburn Royale and have been interested in them since. I am about to have my oil heating system taken out and a...
E Mail AEROGEN2007 at hot mail.com WHY PAY £900 FOR A WIND TURBINE THAT MAKES IDENTICAL LOW/ MID RANGE POWER FAR LESS MAXIMUM POWER THAN MY UNIT BELOW? TOTAL FINISHED COST £670 WITH PMG ROTOR, OR £570...
Choosing the right cookware is important because we use it daily and expect it to last a long time; that alone makes it a serious investment. This guide aims to help you make the right choice according to...