Whatever Works

Show 248 - The Yuka Yak! - 13th October 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Chris Kelly on Segway and BT Engineers

XYOFun Luggage Wheel Covers

Atma Singh on Yuka

The Missing Sister!

Still Using

Breville Sandwich and Panini Press

Delonghi Dragon Pro Radiators

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

ID Braided PVC Tubing

I Want One of Those

Flightwall Mini

A hat for Ted!

Whatever Worked

Shows 106/7/8 - March/April 2020

Andrew Warden on Toastpockets

51,300-Piece Jigsaw

Shooting Stick

Tubble Royale Inflatable Bath

Room 101

No wonder people use Amazon - Retailers are making returns harder

Google Keep for not understanding the difference between a Note and Command

Gold Star

Aspen of Hereford - Karlsson Retro TubeCalendar

IKEA has officially launched its second-hand resale marketplace in the UK

Any Other Stuff

London Eye

Show 247 - Blinking Ballcocks! - 23rd September 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

The Eclipse - Ted’s 5-second Video at 7.12pm

Ted’s KickStarter Torch Update

Virgin Coughs £26

Pip Tomlinson on the Casio G-SHOCK GW-BX5600-1ER

Blink Mini 2 

Leebein Electric Spin Scrubber

Phil Wells on Filofax, Printing and the Multi Memo Voice Recorder

Bambu A1 Mini - thingiverse -  makerworld

Still Using

LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebook - AmazonUK

iOttie Automatic Clamping Charging Car Phone Holder

Ted’s Top Tips

Zen Internet

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

The Cheap-as-Chips (£5) Scissors That Fix the Sauce Packet (First World) Problem

I Want One of Those

Chris Kelly on the Battery-free, Candle-powered Aroma Diffuser!

A Segway

Fineway Weekly Pill Organiser

Whatever Worked

Show 103 - 104 - 105 - March/April 2020amphiro a1 Shower Meter - amphiro b1

Sistema Microwave Egg Cooke

Aidan’s Kinetic Sand

Picture Hanging Tool - YouTube Video

Room 101

Pipettes too Short for Bottles

Civil Enforcement Limited

Gold Star

Damian Brown on BT

Damian Brown on JoyBuy

Ted’s 1,000th Blog Post

Show 246 - Queen-sized Ice Slippers! - 2nd September 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Ted’s Quest for a 'Small Double' (Queen Size) Folding Bed

Beefeater and Table Table Restaurants are Closing this Month

Thanks to Gareth Williams for ongoing Coffee Pot Support

Ed Hause on Comfortingly Competent

Jim Fowl on RuiChy Foldable Phone Stands and Microsoft Universal Folding Keyboard

GoveeLife 2-in-1 Outdoor Thermometer Hygrometer

Dostmann Plastic Weather Shield

Vizulize Multi Action Eye Wash

Still Using

MoKo Glasses Holder

Apollo Wooden Cutlery Tray

Ted’s Top Tips

Smoke Alarms, Fire Extinguishers and Save from Fire Lists!

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Rain Ponchos

I Want One of Those

Newgo Ice Slippers

Better Before

Judy Lopez and Jen Tob on CDs

Toilet Seats - Up or down?

Whatever Worked

Show 102 & 104 - March 2020

Contour Gauge Duplicator

iSuperb String Cutter Ring

Xiaomi Mi Fidget Cubes

USB-C Port Anti-Dust Plug

Room 101

Samsung

Offcup Watch

Gold Star

Halifax to Lloyds Change

Ed Hause on iFixit

Ed Hause and Chris Kelly on LAMY

And Lastly… Ted’s Salmagundi - From the Archives

Sunday, 14 October 2018 - Sultana Scones

Show 245 - Zen Ice Balls! - 10th August 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Vezerlezer WK2 5-in-1 EDC Torch has a 1300-Lumen Beam, UV Light and a Green Laser

The Death of the flying wooden Dragon!

Igenix Air Conditioners

No-Laundry Shirt stays fresh for 30 days without washing

Chris Kelly on Oral-B iO3 Electric Toothbrush

Ed Hause on the Depstech Industrial Endoscope DS300

Hikmicro Eco D01 Handheld Thermal Camera

Still Using

Ameriergo Adjustable Foot Rest Cushion - Wedge-shaped Version

Beelink Mini PC 13th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N150

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Ice Ball Mould

Iceten Highball Glasses

Cryptic Crossword Books

I Want One of Those

Aboron XXL Camping Bed

Samsung KX store for Google Glasses

Better Before

Ed Hause on Matsui - Wiki

Whatever Worked

Shows 97-101 December 2019 - February 2020Waterpik Aquarius WP-660

Apiker Oral Irrigator Family Dental Water Jet Flosser

Philips Sonicare Airfloss

Letterbox Mail Catcher

Sock Clips

Room 101

Ed Hause on People who Don’t Read Signs!

Plastic bottle tops that don't come away from the bottle

Joe Hickey on Vinted Customer Support

Gold Star

Zen Internet

Discogs - Example Search and Results

Show 244 - Wet Snap Rat Trap! - 21st July 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Scrambled Eggs from a Coffee Machine!

IGenix 9901 Air Conditioner

Zen Broadband

Jim Fowl on the Philips NT3650/16 Nose Trimmer

Amazon’s Articulated Dragon

JVL Slim Plastic Lidded Foot Pedal Waste Bin

Electric Rodent Trap

Office Chair Mat

Chris Kelly on A Folding Clipboard - Lihit Labs

Ted’s Salmagundi

Ted’s Biscuit Dunking Fun

Still Using

Tassimo by Bosch Suny Special Edition Coffee Machine

Kenwood KN650 Electric Knife

Onyx Boox Note 2

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Transparent Empty Fine Mist Plastic Spray Bottles

I Want One of Those

Google Glasses

Whatever Worked

Show 95 - Funicular Flash Fetish - 16th November 2019

MYLEK Over Door Air Curtain Heater

JVL Outdoor Rubber Door Mat

Room 101

Jon Trimmer on the Towelnado Cooling Towel

Gold Star

Ahmed Bebars on the Canon i-Sensys MF3010 Multifunction Laser Printer

Show 243 - The Fat Actor’s Skive! - 1st July 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Long Wave Radio was switched off

Smart Ring

NFC laundry tags

Igenix IG9901

Igenix 9000 BTU 3-in-1 SMART Portable Air Conditioner - hose extension - window fitting

Elizabeth Everly’s Pond! Elizabeth’s MeWe Post

AeroPress Clear XL for Chris Kelly - Post Link

Philips NT3650/16 Nose Trimmer

Glow in Dark Portable Urinal for Men with Screw-on Lid

Still Using

Tagvo Ice Pop Moulds

Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Pandora’s Upholstery Replacement Zig Zag Springs x 2 Kit

I Want One of Those

Handcrafted Wooden Dragon Automaton

Helia Pill Organiser

Whatever Worked

Show 94 - Mr Angry Recycles - 2nd November 2019

Meetory Mesh Zipper Pouches

Max IP67 Tool Box

Room 101

WhatsApp's Noise Reduction

Gold Star

Pip Tomlinson on the Mooby Gran Sarria Cinema

Show 242 - Bread Bin Linn Din! - 9th June 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Aidan’s Grand Pond-Photos Share - Elizabeth Everly’s original MeWe post

Twenty Minutes Under the Tap - the Burned Hand Incident

Midnight Oil Decaf Coffee Concentrate (1 litre)

Nescafe Iced Coffee Espresso Concentrated Decaf 500ml

Daniel B on Brightroom Plastic Storage Drawers with Casters

Ted’s Salmagundi

Coca-Cola Just Turned Its Iconic Bottle Into Chopsticks

Still Using

Crock-Pot Slow Cooker

Braun Series 9 Pro Shaver

Ted’s Top Tips

A Reminder: Positioning Your Fans for Best Cooling

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Ed Hause on Nuwab Premium Bike Kickstand

180 25 Litre Pedal Bin Liners

I Want One of Those

Double-Decker Bread Bin

Chris Kelly on Volvo EX60 P12

Chris Kelly on Linn 360 Speakers

Google Glasses - YouTube Video

Better Before

When is a Round of Bread not a Round of Bread? When it’s a Round of Sandwiches!

Whatever Worked

Show 93 - Convection Perception - 19th October 2019

Ian Barton on Te-Rich USB Rechargeable Bike LightsSteve Litchfield on Blue Peter Radiator Kludge

Canvas Travel Bag

Room 101

Forced Price Bargaining

Gold Star

Show 241 - Inflatable Boot Trees! - 19th May 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Polestar Infotainment

Nostalgic-Art - Vespa Vespa

Jim Fowl on Hayfever

Jeremy Harpham and John Doe on Zip Puller Replacement Ideas

Inflatable Boot Trees

Chris Kelly’s Current Spiced Rum Collection

Joe Hickey on Aluna Coconut Rum

Daniel B on the Madesmart Bathtub Corner

Ed Hause on Keyboards and Mice…

Logitech G213 - Logitech K400 Plus

Logitech K380 - Nilkin Cube Pocket Keyboard

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum - Logitech G502 Hero

Trust Macci 'Gaming' Mouse - Logitech M720

…and Aidan’s - Evoluent Vertical Mouse

Ted’s Salmagundi

Gooseneck Kettle

Demiasse Ceramic Tea/Coffee Mugs with Wooden Handle

Still Using

Magnetic USB cable

Caterserve Food Storage Container Set

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Mini Silicone Oven Mitts

I Want One of Those

Coolwill Automatic Lolly Maker

3D model of your chosen part of the world - YouTube Video

Whatever Worked

Show 92 -The Cream of Cheeses - 5th October 2019

Hövding Inflatable Bike Helmet

Big Foot Winter Wool Socks

Room 101

The Pink Stuff Spray

Courier Drivers (again)

Gold Star

Phillip Wray for FOC phone repair in Langkawi

Gemini

Show 240 - I Suppose a Fork’s Out of the Question? - 27th April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

The Financial Benefits of Electric Cars!

Chad Everly Loathes Summer too!

Alfillé - Temperature Controlled Butter Dish

Elizabeth Everly on the 10-in-1 Aerator Faucet Tool

Ikea Tranered Armrest Tray

Gareth Williams on the UGreen Studio Plus - UGreen Studio Pro

Ted’s Salmagundi

Biscuit Quality Control

We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art - VW “Get Lost” mug

Beijing Time: Time Zone Quirks Around the World

The Amazon Subscription Trick

Still Using

Victorinox Swiss Card

Convex Flexible Traffic Mirror

Gareth Williams on the Ztowoto Double Shoulder Camera Strap Harness

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

Handcraft Blends Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Reflective Tape

Nuage Petroleum Jelly

I Want One of Those

Build a Retro Scooter

Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan

Whatever Worked

Show 91 - Parsons Knows - 21st September 2019800 Lumens Head Torch

Stanley Knife

The late Judge (Ian) Barton on Precision Screwdriver - Mudder

Room 101

Wasting Water and Electricity

I Suppose a Fork's Out of the Question?!

Ed Hause on Captain Morgan's Dark Rum

Gold Star

Google Auto Payments - Defaulting to No-Renew

Show 239 - The Gooseberry and the Fool! - 1st April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell

Contributions and Feedback

Jen Tob on Microwave Steam Bags

AbeBooks

Redmount Hardware and DIY

Hatfield Oldings Corner Marks and Spencer

Hazel’s inherited Mobility Scooter

Ted’s Salmagundi

We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art

I Wonder Who Bought It

R.I.P.

Still Using

Ruark R2 Mk III

High pressure water jet thing toilet brushCordless High Pressure Washer Gun to replace the Loogun

David Breakwell is still using his IKEA home smart hub

Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips

David Breakwell on the Ikea Tretakt Smart Plug

David Breakwell on the Kajplats E14 bulb

IKEA Built A £3 Stick-On Light That Lasts 6 Months

I Want One of Those

Table that Hooks On railings as a Desk

Habitat Stripe Outdoor Pouffe

Better Before

OK and Apply buttons

When Zero meant Zero!

Whatever Worked

Show 90 - Mamiya Mandolins - 7th September 2019DYMO PnP

Leitz CD Storage Box

Borner V Slicer - Borner V5 - YouTube Video

Room 101

Tiny portions of custard served in pubs and restaurants

Horse Pills for Humans

Gold Star

Ikea

Ahmed Bebars on Banoffee Pie

Just Blinds, Abergele