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How to get your shooting stance right
I have had rather a disappointing shooting season, partly due to my inability to stop putting all the weight on my back foot and leaning on it when shooting. Is…
Luxury duck houses: fabulous for fowl
Palatial duck houses, made famous by the MPs' expenses scandal, are fabulous for fowl. But do these luxury duck houses offer quacking good value, asks Charlotte Mackaness
How to find a ‘Puffin Billie’?
A neighbour was given a "Puffin Billie" as a wedding present. This gadget is about 2ft long and when blown it kindles the dying embers of a log or coal…
How to restore and keep silk top hats
I recently found a couple of silk top hats - one top hat looks as though it could be rather smart, but is in need of some repair. Could I…
How to find a comfortable gun sleeve
Q I bought a leather gun sleeve for my husband about four years ago. Although he loves it, he hasn't been able to use it much, as the leather strap…
How to peel perfect apples
Q: Can you help me find an apple peeler and corer machine. It's of a style that sits on your table and one turns a handle and it takes the…
How to find a gamebook that is not just for writing in
Q: I am trying to find a gamebook that is more than just for writing in and not just for one sport. I would like the user to be able…
How to find the perfect celebration cake
Q: We are saying goodbye to a lovely lady who helps on our shoot and want to know how to give her a special send-off. She has a very sweet…
How to make smoked bacon bourbon
Q: I recently read an article about the joys of smoked bacon bourbon and apparently it is something one can make. I have tried to find a recipe for smoked…