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Water rates again

I know perhaps I should be on a weter meter but Mrs Factor is worried about not being able to have her daily hot bath and we do use the dishwasher/washer daily, so I'm stuck with paying the unmetered...

knockavacca

advice for good quality paint brushes

i am fed up of using paint brush sets of various prices,(not always the realy cheep ones),and i looking for suggestion for some good ones,from some research ive found that "hamilton" seems...

ajrandell

postal rates

How much does it cost to send a regular letter from the US to the UK by first class post?

shake_your_booty

DIY painting and how to get straight lines thank you

Good evening. I would like to know if any one knows how to guarantee straight lines when painting? I have tried masking tape but it bled and today I tried a product called frogtape which was also...

mizfiesta

Internal doors and sizing troubles

I recently moved into a house where it appears the former occupants liked to put holes in internal doors. I've measured the doors with the intention of hopefully replacing them but none of the major...

JG1965

Want to add polystrene coving/cornices to my lounge but don't want to repaper can I place it on top of wallpaper

Can I put polystrene coving/cornices on top of wallpaper as wallpaper is fine so don't want to redecorate. Thanks in advance....

Boto

Phone and broadband not working

My phone and broadband decided to stop working yesterday. Have contacted BT but of course cnnot speak to a hman being. It will cost £130 if the problem is not with their 'kit'! I have tried...

starone

Learning French - advice please

I would like to learn Conversational French. I cannot go anywhere to learn it but looking for something I can do at home. Can anyone tell me how to go about it and how to make it as easy as possible....

anotheoldgit

Slow AnswerBank.

Has anyone else noticed that AnswerBank is rather slow this afternoon?

catholic

Novice at DIY

I am new at DIY, have just bought a house but can't afford a handyman. I'm not tackling anything more ambitious than putting up mirrors, loo roll holder, coat hooks, towel rail etc. Can anyone...

allen

"Fitting" a gas cooker

I've had gas cookers for many years, and want to replace our current one. The gas connection is a big circular thing which you have to twist and engage with a big hose at the back of the cooker. The...

smurfchops

Nice Perfume Please

I need to buy some new perfume, can someone recommend something light, I have been using Calvin Klein so something like that, thanks ladies.

smart1

I love Thai flavours, but hate coconut...

I have seen an advert on TV using Philadlphia instead of coconut milk to make a thai style curry but don't fancy the cheesy taste. I wondered if it would work using yoghurt or creme fraiche? Any ideas...

theshedman

Vitamin D deficiency

Hi, why is it that every where on TV they keep talking about vitamin D deficiency. I thought that it came from the sun and some food products. For years now they have been telling us to stay out of...

kazfaz

Can anyone help me with Travel Ins for Persons with pre-exsisiting conditions

Can anyone help me with Travel Ins for Persons with pre-exsisiting conditions We are both over 50 ( 51& 55) at time of travel In Europe Its very confusing even on comparision sites.. I've printed...

d9f1c7

No idea what was done last night between 9-11pm..

But this site is bordering on unusable now, it's a lot lot slower, anyone else notice?

Zhukov

superb rafa!..digging deep..

..when you thought he was down,and out..we going "the distance"! Superb Tennis from both!...

sammmo

Thomson v first choice

I was going to book a holiday on the net with Thomas cook. Then I had a query so phoned the contact number, I had a message saying the number had changed so I rang that number. They answered my query...

mitchbonevac

Which do most men prefer? Tanned skin or fair skin?

Let's see which is more attractive among men. fair skin or tanned skin?

trt

Another Rip Off from the DVLA for MONEY....

Had a form from them to fill in for a new photo for my driving licence, apart from the cost of having photos done they want £20 as well. I think if you are on a pension it should be less or...

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