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Temu Phone Number

Has anyone got the Temu UK number? The one I found I think is American.

Folding Table Stabilisers

Hi, I bought a folding table but it's a bit wobbly. It's got 2 pull-out tubular metal legs where the horizontal section sits on the ground. I have been looking for rubber stabilisers that... ...

fraserstuart

Should I Trim Rasp Bushes

rasps are about finished should i trim down low or leave them alone

divegirl

Squirrels Digging In Raised Beds...

Hey, I'm trying to revamp an area at the back of my garden and my new raised bed keeps getting raided over night, I believe it to be squirrels :/ Will a layer of slate chippings on top of the soil... ...

FluffyFiasco

Furnace Thermostat Is Working Fine & Showing Temps Etc,But Not Lighting Up Any Longer.should I Just Replace It?

Everything is functioning as normal but the leds for lighting the digits no longer works,tho I can see them in the daylight or if I use a flash light on them.

Bazile

Central Heating

How does a room thermostat work in conjunction with the radiator thermostat ?

davebro3

Energy Price Fixing Bullcarp?

Octopus are giving me options about fixing my gas/leccy prices for a fixed term. Saying - it's up to you! How the friggin hell am I supposed to know if fixing will be better or not? I'm not an... ...

Henry1865

Rubber Plant - I Am A New Grower

Mine is single stem about 2/3m high. Recently it grew a new leaf in about 10 days and is now sprouting another. Can I get it to branch out? Most of the leaves are at 45 degrees or less. Will they... ...

JinnyJoan

Toilet, Shower And Sink At Back Of My House

well I am still of the above idea but the idea has moved. Rather than go through half of my dining room being dug and going through all the digging etc. I was wondering could I the above in like... ...

TwoShortPlanks

Cookers

Can anyone please tell me the difference between ceramic hobs and induction hobs? And, which is better?

dwil

Smart Meters

I know electricity companies are desperate to install smart meters. When they say your meter has reached the end of its life and they need to replace it with a new one. Is this a ploy or will my... ...

Vagus

Vacuuming Carpet Edges

How do you do yours?
I don't think many/any vacuums get right to the edge by the skirting board, particularly under radiators so it got me thinking how everyone does theirs, and how often.

Barmaid

Learning To Crochet

I have inherited a quite lovely sewing box stand. As well as what appears to be some instruments of torture are a lot of crochet hooks. Thought I would teach myself how to do this. Have managed a... ...

barry1010

Unplugged Everything, Made No Difference To Bill

I read an article claiming dishwashers and washing machines were using electricity if left plugged in at the socket (socket switched on, obviously) because they needed to be 'at the ready' to heat... ...

bednobs

Silver Chain

hi i have a silver (real not coloured) chain that's looking a bit dull. how can i restore it to its shininess?

rockyracoon

Towel Fluff

A few weeks ago I bought some new towels. They are lovely and soft but shed a fair bit of fluff. I've washed them a few times and although the fluff is lessening, it's still annoying. Do you think... ...

zabado

Hanging Baskets.

I live in the Pennines where it gets a bit windy at times. Every year I put my hanging baskets outside the front door and every year the wind breaks so many of the trailing plants. Can anyone... ...

Bazile

Party Wall Agreement

The next door semi (one not joined to mine ) has an extension across the rear already Do I need a party wall agreement with them for an extension which I'm going to build across the rear of my... ...