Advantages: Small, heats the fulll room, bargain price
Disadvantages: takes a whle to heat up

...B&Q Oil Filled Radiator Bought one of these around 6months ago our heating wasn't going to be working for a couple of weeks so bought this for the bedroom. Went to B&Q as knew they had quite a selection didn't want a huge one as we don't really have much room in the bedroom. We bought it as a replacement for the halogen that we had been using which the dogs kept walking past and singing their tails in. It takes quite a while to heat up even when it is on full power but once it is warm it is more than enough to warm our bedroom up. It has various settings of heat so once the room is warm you can turn it down which is a really useful feature, the dial for doing this how ever does not have numbers on it and I do think it would benefit it if it did so you could turn it down a set amount and know which setting you usually use... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap to buy, efficient and easy to use and install.
Disadvantages: No timer, electric heating is not the most cost effective

...TESCO VALUE MINI OIL FILLED RADIATOR It seems rather fitting to be penning a review about a heater in early April with snow falling thick and fast outside! This compact radiator is ideal for providing heat in small areas, as the name implies it is a small appliance. The radiator is white in colour,so would blend in with most colour schemes. It is very light and easy to move around, being freestanding, not wall mounted. It produces a remarkable amount of warmth for a compact heater and is neat in appearance. It is small enough to stow away in a cupboard when not in use. The maximum wattage is 700w. and it comes with a fitted plug as standard. It is a basic radiator and as such, does not have a timer function or any fancy programmes. There are two heat settings and an on/off light so you know the radiator is plugged in... Read review

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Advantages: good amount of heat
Disadvantages: takes a while to heat room up

...Having no central heating and no money to install it, I had to buy heaters for every room in my house - enter the Challenge Oil Filled Column Radiator. I had already bought Dimplex Oil Filled Column Radiators for my bedrooms which are double the price of the Challenge Oil Radiator but needed one for my hall. I bought the Challenge OFCR (Oil Filled Column Radiator) from Argos on sale at #19.99 and is normally #29.99. It has two options of heat settings and a temperature dial which you can adjust accordingly. The OFCR is on wheels which you have to put on yourself (which takes a minute or so) so it is easily moved around if required. Its asort of light beige colour with bright orange dials for heat and temperature control which is not the best colour option for them to go for! The Dimplex OFCR is the same design - on wheels... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap to run, Very safe
Disadvantages: Small

...My Experience… Well living in a 1930's council house with no other heating system and single glazing the Bionaire BOH1000 has been a life saver, and quite literally could be for the frail or elderly. In the past this product has been quick to heat up and cheap to run. You can leave the heater in a room, so you're not tied down worrying about whether it'll catch fire like you would be with dangerous antiquated electric blankets and fan heaters. Simply switch it on, and leave it, there is an intricate system of safety cut-offs on this product, in my opinion, making it one of the safest things in the house! Design… The BOH1000 is a handy and practical 1 foot wide. It easily fits into any room, apart from the bathroom of course - don't put electricals in the bathroom. The product works by heating oil and radiating it out... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, convenient, effective
Disadvantages: Just don't get it near your eyes!

...before or after a bath, however as it could be TOO powerful! Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant, to give it its full title, is one of life’s little indispensable wonders. It costs as little as £1.99 for 10ml, which will last for ages. It can be used for all age groups, with the exception of babies under 3 months. For children from 3 months to 2 years, a few drops should be sprinkled on a tissue and the tissue placed near, but not touching, the child. I used to place the tissue on the radiator in my childrens’ rooms so the air was filled with its scent. If you haven’t tried it yet, then get some! It’s either that or keep your wellies on until Summer!... Read review

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Advantages: It really, really works!
Disadvantages: It's a bit of a hassle, and the smell might put you off.

...the now liquid snake Oil isn't too hot, and dip your fingers in. Then start to massage the liquid oil into your scalp, being sure to really lift your hair and get it into your roots, and make sure you cover all of your scalp thoroughly. Then once you've used all the liquid up, simply leave it on your scalp for a minimum of 15 mins for it to get to work. I tend to leave it for 30mins to 1 hour to make sure it really gets to work, the longer you leave it the better, though it doesn't smell entirely pleasant so you might not want to leave it on for ages! To remove it, simply wash it off with shampoo as usual. You may want to use a shampoo for greasy hair to get it off, and may need to shampoo twice. I use Snake Oil once a week and really find it does the trick. Ingredients: Cocoa Butter (Theobrama cacao), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely smelling laundry, nice smelling house
Disadvantages: Expensive

...is concentrated, so you don't need to use a huge amount each wash and the cap can be used to measure out the correct amount. On pouring the softener out of the bottle, I could see that it was a cream colour but also slightly shimmery. It seemed a little watery compared to other softeners, and this surprised me, especially since it's a concentrate. ~So what were the results?~ The first time I used it was when washing my coat, and a jacket. The second time I used it I'd washed my bedding. In both cases the smell was apparent as soon as I opened the washer door. It wasn't overpowering, but a little stronger than I'd have liked. I dried my coat on the radiator, and my bedding outside on the washing line. I had the radiators on, and very soon the Almond Oil scent filled the house. Again, it wasn't over-powering and I liked it - it was like having... Read review

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Advantages: They taste Yummy
Disadvantages: Putting on the weight anfterwards!

...I Love mince pies! I never turn down one that's being offered so already I have tried a good many variety of mince pies. I have also started to do my shopping online with Tesco and they have a section of offers that just apply when you buy online, anyway when i did my shopping last week, one of the online offers was to click on the picture of the Tesco deep filled mince pies and click add 1 and the mince pies get added to the shopping basket for free! I had to do it! HOW THEY TASTE The box is very eye catching being a deep red/burgundy colour and 6 mince pies piled up on the right hand side- the word Tesco Christmas are printed on the top left hand side- so already its hard to resist the mince pies. Once the box is opened there is a tray with 6 mince pies just waiting to be taken. Ok, So I've took one... Read review

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Advantages: Multiskilling.
Disadvantages: Price

...or the stain very well, but hot washes do. Room Refresher Spray – A big spray bottle works best. Just fill up with water, and add up to 10 drops. Shake very well before each spray, to mix the solution. You can also make up a stronger solution of this with warm water, as a general antibacterial cleaner for around the home. You know it’s got no horrible chemicals in, and that unique piercing smell is so clean and icy. Eczema – I am not a doctor and neither do I have eczema, but my husband has, and he adds a drop to his Betnovate ointment (his idea of alternative therapy)and mixes it in his hand before applying. He swears by it. Deodorant in an Emergency – Sometimes, if I have no deodorant, I apply neat Tea Tree Oil to my armpits, it’s lovely and cool, and kills the bacteria that cause body odour. It also soothes... Read review

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Advantages: Don't need British Gas
Disadvantages: A little bit of space lost in the garden.

...no guidelines as to where the oil tank is placed, so it went at the bottom of the garden (which will be covered by trellis ONE DAY). The Combi boiler has been put into a small room I had uner the stairs and never used apart from hoarding stuff. In all i have 9 radiators and instant hot water 24/7. The main advantage with oil is because you need to fill the tank up, you actually pay for the oil before you use it. So there's no bill landing on my doormat on 27th December after another expensive christmas with the gas fire and heating on. Last year I filled my tank once costing £157.00 in March, and i expect to re-fill in a month or two. Oh Yeah there's also NO STANDING CHARGES.... Read review

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