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Boiler flue query

hi need to replace existing 35 yr old floor standing boiler which is in its own cupboard with chimney in kitchen. Understand we cannot use existing chimney for new flu? or do i have this wrong? One...

fliptheswitch

Cervical Cancer

I am absolutely devastated. My younger sister has been told she may have cancer. Well, the consultant actually told her it is "highly likely" and to "expect the worst". She had...

coccinelle

Microwave

My microwave isn't heating anything. Does this mean it's ready to be thrown out? I've noticed that the disk inside of it (looks a bit like cardboard) is torn, could that have something to do with it?

flobadob

They got Gadaffi, non-USA style.

Apparently they have captured Gadaffi, without shooting him in the head and chest a few times ala Osama.

beeseejay

Composting

I have read and heard contradicting answers as to whether or not to compost shredded paper - old documents etc. What do the AB experts think? TIA

danchip

phone insurance

i have phone insurance through my bank and to set it up all they want is the imei numberof my phone, my phone isn't that valuable but my wife's is, if i give them my wife's imei number so that her...

EvianBaby

Nominations for Worst Customer Service are

Travelodge. Completely useless! They wouldn't know their elbow from their arse. Feel free to add your nominations here....

Meg888

I don't like my step-daughter...

Not very nice, I know, but it's how I feel about her at the moment. I've been with her dad for 7yrs since she was 8 and she's now 15. He has an 8 yr old son and I have a 14 yr old daughter - both of...

EvianBaby

I've had an idea

I've noticed a number of times, mostly on motorways that people braking sharply ahead will sometimes use their hazard lights to warn drivers behind them. So, my though was in regards to brake lights...

cottonbud

recessed ceramic soap dish

as i was taking the bathroom tiles off my late parents house, i accidently broke beyond repair a ceramic soap dish that was recessed in the wall, i have been searching all day on the web to find one....

Stargazer

Is an Earth Spike mandatory?

I have been advised that I need an RCD unit and also an Earth Spike. Is the latter now mandatory or am I being mislead. If I am not having new electrical work done within my property is it still...

PurpleParis

Holly bush

My partner has dug a new border in our garden, it doesn't get much sun and can be quite damp....we wanted to put either ferns in or maybe holly? But e heard somewhere that you need a male and a female...

TOWIE

Hot/Cold Bathroom Basin Tap Inserts

Have to replace mine as the H & C have worn off. Have looked on Ebay etc but cannot find right size/type. Any ideas ?

EmmaLou11

Difficult Situation..

Hi all, I'm new on here & just need some words of comfort really :-( will try to keep it brief - my boyfriend left me back in June after 6yrs together, we were engaged, lived together & trying...

johnk

Potatoes not 1 of 5 a day?

Why aren't potatoes counted as 1 of your 5 a day fruit and veg? They are veg aren't they?

Oneeyedvic

Tax Disc / Private Plate

I am just about to SORN my car (as it is completely knackered) and it will be in my local garage until a replacement engine can be sourced and replaced. It will then be sold. I have now purchased...