Hi, just wondered if someone could help. In one of my bedrooms, all the walls have been painted with an oil based paint. So ordinary water based emulsion does not take, it just flakes off. I have...
Anyone else hate Christmas as much as I do ! Always glad when it is over - every year. Hate the shopping, the food, the expectations, everything. And I dislike it afterwards when everyone says...
I buy brussel sprouts and cauli and broccoli in Waitrose in little bags all washed and ready to cook. Can I stick them in the freezer, after buying them, and pull them out ready to cook on Christmas...
Hi, my toilet wont stop flushing - the water just keeps on flushing. The only way I can stop it is a real quick flush (we have a button to push) followed by the cold water tap in the sink being put...
Are children of today more clever than their parents or grandparents were. We always hear in the papers about more going to University, or more children getting higher grades at GCSE and more A levels...
I am finding this a bit confusing. When you fill in your tax returns for self-employment this January, I think it is for the year 6 April 10 to 6 April 2011. But when you fill in your working tax...
I get working tax credits as I am on a low pay, when I claim my pension next year, and will carry on working, will I still claim working tax credit - or do I stop before I claim my pension ? Surely I...
My main trip switch on my electricity has blown twice recently, we are suddenly plunged into total darkness - and there doesn't seem to be any obvious reason for it. But both times it happened I was...
I had been watching a programme on the telly. Where one man, with a welsh accent (I think) is choosing between a lot of girls. The programme is on each week (I think on a Friday), and one girl or more...
I have lived in the same little bungalow for thirty years, and my neighbour died last year (she has a large garden). I have now received planning application for the property next door to demolish her...
I think the rules for applying for legal aid have changed. But not sure how? How can you find out whether you are entitled to legal aid for legal help with a family matter ?
I have large wooden gates in my sideway, and one of the gate posts is beginning to crack (vertically). Is there anything I could put round the gate post to support it and hold it together - like a tie...
We have a lot of moss growing on our bungalow roof. How do I get rid of it? Our neighbours have the same bungalow as ours - but their roof is lovely and clean - although they dont clean it or...
Hi, what is the name of the tank / water storage in the loft that was put into the bungalow with the gas boiler and central heating system. Is it separate to the water tank that was already in there ?...
Has anyone bought a child's slatted adjustable bed from Ikea. It comes with three lengths for the bed. We are currently using it at the middle length for my nine year old - but the mattress is as hard...
I need a new gas boiler fitted for heating and hot water. I have had quotes from both the electricity board and southern gas - was just wondering is it OK to just get someone who is a plumber to do...
I have a potterton envoy gas boiler, about 12 years old - and its just stopped working - starts up and then fails, again and again, I cant seem to keep it going - keep pressing reset button. Does any...
If I die without leaving a will, I have my own house, probably worth about 200,000 and have four children (all grown up) - then what is the procedure with no will. If I do make a will, can I leave the...