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Cover For Reel Hose?

We want to put a retracting hose (on a reel) on a wall in the garden, and my partner is worried about frost. Can you get covers for these hoses? I was thinking on the lines of those wheel covers they...

McMouse

Illegal Immigrants

A government survey has shown that 91% of illegal immigrants come to Britain so that they can see their own doctor....

Khandro

Cost Of Nasa

We now know (to great jubilation), that Pluto has a 'deep crater' and that these images received could be reproduced by micro/macro photographs of the Earth's surface. Given the problems we face here,...

holly247

Laminate Flooring

I have a room fitted with foam backed carpet , very flat type almost no pile, in excellent condition as it has been covered by rugs . I am going to laminate the floor of this room in a few weeks time....

boxtops

Twisted Willow Tree Not Well

We have two sapling twisted willow trees, both grown from cuttings from a previous tree - both are the same age. On one side of the garden, the tree is bushy with plenty of green leaves, about 5 ft...

zabado

Cucumbers.

I'm starting to get more than one tiny cucumber sprouting from the main stem at the base of the leaves. Should I leave them all on, or should I nip off all the small ones leaving only one strong one...

bednobs

House Clearance Prices

hiya, how much would you expect to pay for house clearance (2 beds, south east)

percyveer

Lawn Mower Problem

Morning all. My petrol mower has developed a problem. I fill the tank and after mowing the lawn the tank is empty. Previously the full tank lasted for many cuts. There is no sign of petrol in the...

campbellking

Internal Water Feature

Yes, the house has today turned into a version of Niagara Falls, with running water through the ceiling light fixtures and making the carpet lovely and squelchy. I have successfully stemmed the tide...

arjay

Can You Recommend Really Sweet Wine, Please

I have to entertain a visitor soon and want to get in a bottle of sweet wine. I don't drink but would greatly aappreciate your advice. Thank you....

gness

Broken Drill Bit

I'm hanging a gate in an awkward place at a funny angle......me not the gate.... Drilling the last hole for the hinges the bit broke inside the post...probably because of the angle I was at.... and I...

Khandro

Smell Memory?

I had the disagreeable job this morning of sanitizing a dustbin which had been maggot-infested. The smell was awful and I didn't actually touch it, now 3 hours later and inside the house I can still...

kylesmum

Bt Shares

They are on the up. BT appear to have turned it round big style lately by acknowledging they had to diversify, so far they have done well. I have shares, a substantial amount, I am itching to turn...

joko

Weather Report Temperature - What Actually Do They Mean?

on most weather reports it gives temperatures but also says things like 'feels like 15C' or something and stuff about wind chill etc - but can anyone explain to me what those numbers actually mean -...

TWR

Depending What You Paid For Your Car

Would you use Super Market's Fuel's? I never had & never will....

venator

What's The Temperature Chez Vous?

82.5 here at 6.55 am in Manchester and sticky with it. It hit 86 last night, and we sat out in the garden watching a spectacular lightning display before a heavy rainstorm drove us in!...

Bathsheba

Musty Smell In Washing Machine....

.....I've been advised to run an empty cycle with white vinegar in, but should that be a hot or a cold wash? Thanks lovelies Baths x x...

Chipchopper

Blackfly Aphids...

thousands of them! I noticed these on my Buddlieia shrub this morning, like never before! I gave them a good blast with a jet from the garden hoze and hopefully that'l be the end of them. Anybody else...

havelo

Fishmate Pond Pump

My fishmate pump every now and then refuses to start in the morning. To overcome this I open the casing take out the impeller and move the one way arm towards the middle allowing the impeller to move...

dieseldick

London B&b Or Hotel With Parking...advise

boss is trying to get me a hotel or b&b in london with parking , but he cannot. any links or numbers ? thnks...

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