Tag: Oily Rag

It's spring so its time to think about planting for the summer harvest.

This week's living off the smell of an oily rag report is about a "B" word, bulk.

With the emissions trading scheme now forcing up power prices, we thought it timely to remind readers about the many ways to save electricity costs.

A new study out last week reminds us how important it is to develop the savings habit early.

Those living off the smell of an oily rag are usually keen gardeners, because fresh is best and it's a great way to save money. So let's head off into the oily rag garden, just to show it's never too cold to go gardening!

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A number of readers have remarked that gardening is very much a family activity and how otherwise reluctant youngsters seem to appreciate the taste of greens more if they grow them themselves!

t's great to see retailers are catching on to the oily rag way of doing things by being prepared to haggle over price. The truth is the retail price on big ticket items is always negotiable, but you need to ask.

Kids - we can't do without them but they do cost a lot to keep!