Tantalizing Tips for a Tuesday

Just some random tips today...

The idea that a large lunch is better than a big dinner is apparently a myth. According to nutritionists, weight gain has more to do with the number of kilojoules you consume in a week. Unfortunately it all counts.

Gently does it: acrylic baths and basins should never be cleaned with abrasive cleaners. Use dishwashing liquid or gently rub silver polish onto stubborn stains.

Is the reflective film fading from your favourite mirror? A simple way to disguise is to scrape the peeling discoloured film off and place a piece of foil behind the now-clear glass.

Are your favourite volumes from childhood starting to smell too authentically old? To rid old books of that musty smell, pop them in a paper bag with crumpled up newspaper for a couple of days, or leave them fanned open in a well-ventilated room for two weeks.