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paperhanging

Hi.I posted a question about paste the wall papers last month and got good results.We have since bought six rolls of this paper to do our breakfast room (I'm rambling on a bit). My worry/question is...

Wrangler3

First Passport at 70+

A friend of mine who has retired to Turkey wants her 70+ year old brother to go and see her. He is keen to go, as respite care for his wife is available. However he has never held a passport before,...

Kosmos

Has anyone been to Switzerland?

I am not a skier but I want to visit the alps. Any recommendations or advice.?

merton69

Cloth shower curtain question

We have a cloth shower curtain that is relatively new but as it drys it does give off a damp type smell. It is always kept unfolded whilst it is damp/wet, to allow the natural air to dry it. The...

kia cat

solar lights

We bought some from £1 shop. Minimal instructions on the box and only one out of the four work. This may sound daft but should the lights be fully charged [with the lights switched off for the...

Tizzi24

Broadband/Phone

I am thinking of changing my provider, I am at present with Virgin, but someone has recommended Talk Talk, as they are much cheaper. Can anyone advise if they get good service from TT, or recommend...

Goofy

HD TV

Just bought a new TV which is HD. I've got Sky+, but can I get Sky+ HD without paying extra on my subscription. I'm quite happy to only have HD on the free to air channels (Beeb etc.).

bigal2811

Broken Tiles in Shower.

How can I remove and replace three broken tiles in my shower area?

whiskeryron

Broadband & 'Phone Packages

We presently have our 'phone & broadband with B.T & are thinking of changing our I.S.P. As subscribers to Orange mobile phones we are at present looking at the package offered by Orange for...

Pottyone

Golf weekend recommendations.

I'm looking to send my boyfriend on a golf weekend for his birthday with his mate. Ideally I'd like it to be abroad, but it can really only be from a Friday eve to a Sunday eve, therefore I'm thinking...

Bobbisox

what a rip off, holiday insurance is!

My OH is 70 in June so I have been looking around for some quotes, we currently have an annual insurance with our bank and we pay £19-95 per month but now because of him being 70, that changes,...

what..the?

Water bills for two people

we're out during the day so were talking two showers a day, powerful ones but not powershower btw. washing machine and toilets use recycled water. Bill for a quater £110-£165 does that...

Wonderous

How to Remove Sandtex/Masonary Paint from Brickwork

Hi, I have just moved house and have an old brick fireplace which has been painted in some sort of masonary paint/Sandtex. I want to strip it back to the original brick but am really struggling. I...

james1976

Guarantee on windows problem

One of my double glazed windows (an opening one) has jammed somewhere in the catch/handle area and I can't open/close the window. I have a 10 guarantee, I googled the company who guarantees, since the...

Tups

Travel Insurance recommendations

Can anyone recommend a company that won't charge the earth because I've seen a consultant in the last 6 months?

vignon

travel insurance

Can anybody recommend a travel insurer who they have had personal expereance with in solving problems abroad,I'm looking for a policy that covers over 70s cheaply with hypertension and stents fitted.

eraman22

I am on the verge of buying a cat c car.

what should I be looking out for upon viewing the car. It is a 2006 grande punto with just a few dents. The seller said it drives but has no MOT or V5 I got the car for 1,500. May I get some advice...

EEZABLADE32

Paint on wallpaper

Couple of years ago I overpainted a paperred white chip board looking paper at the bottom of my stairs with white matt and it came out looking good. To freshen it up I'm doing the same. However, this...

Teddy_boy

Gazebo or parasol?

Anyone tell me if they have a gazebo or parasol.And what they think is best?Im considering either a 2.7m gazebo or a 2.4m parasol thta winds up. Theres not much diffference size wise but im wondering...

abstibus

Tiscali/TalkTalk

I need to get some sensible and coherent advice on how to access my TalkTalk bill, which is sent to my hotmail address. TalkTalk say that as I was previously a Tiscali customer, I cannot access my...

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