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HeidiHole
What colour shall I paint my hallway?
HeidiHole, 8 September, 2008 at 10:48

We've just decorated our sitting room and next weekend Mr Hole wants to do the hallway. I am all out of inspiration, looking at all the colour charts online has made me colour blind. It's quite a big...

Anime, an hour ago 21 27,858
Vicki27
Complaint about Health & Safety in public places
Vicki27, 10 December, 2008 at 18:43

Can anyone help? I have looked on the HSE website but it only seems to be for health and safety in the workplace and not public places. Does anyone know where i can look? TIA

Stephen, 6 hours ago 54 3,859
South
Taxi Services for Special Events
South, 28 April, 2025 at 03:41

Special events often require careful planning, and transportation is a significant part of that. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or a night out with friends, South Ribble Taxis can provide...

BACKLINK, 12 hours ago 515 3,037
Toriaplum
Vauxhall Astra, exhaust emissions light?
Toriaplum, 24 February, 2009 at 13:42

Hi driving today and I noticed on the dashboard the light was on, looked it up in the book and it is the exhaust emissions warning light. Book does the scare bit phone vauxhall dealer immediatly etc....

Ronald, 13 hours ago 7 10,225
AnnaBanana
Different chopping boards for meat & veg?
AnnaBanana, 29 July, 2009 at 10:32

One for the scientists - is it really necessary to use different chopping boards to avoid cross contamination? I do, mainly because when I was a student I was working in a restaurant and it was part...

James, yesterday at 23:38 18 6,587
Koshka
Profiteroles-stuck
Koshka, 30 June, 2008 at 10:11

I was nominated by my brother to cook profiteroles for a family meal today. We're meeting and I think/feel trying to impress his new girlfriend. I followed the Gorden Ramsey recipe, placing them on...

Intelligence, yesterday at 17:39 62 3,199
baublegirl
Bathroom cleaning - with what/how often/what makes it easier etc (boring, sorry)
baublegirl, 8 April, 2009 at 15:13

OK - have just thoroughly cleaned our bathrooms, and that was a grim job. I feel like I don't really know the best way to keep on top of things (years of shared bathrooms where we emplyed a cleaner...

Stephen, yesterday at 16:22 31 3,508
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My question is
Liliah, 9 November, 2024 at 17:18

Has anyone who'd have a restaurant called cleaver and wake I'm hoping to celebrate my 28th birthday at that particular location I'm just not sure if the food is any good I would like your opinions it...

Night, yesterday at 12:36 228 1,403 2
K
Do you use Fabric Conditioner?
Kellfi, 27 January, 2009 at 11:57

We were talking about it before and I am shocked about how many people don't use fabric conditioner. I always do, maybe I am the weird one ? So, do you?

Jake, yesterday at 08:36 44 3,159
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Long shot - Pretty Woman music (from the film)
Fimble, 6 July, 2009 at 10:21

? Hi all. Back from holiday and after some help with music for a funeral. I am trying to get a CD version of a piece of music from Pretty Woman. MIL has the film on DVD - is there a way of copying the...

sahilverma3, yesterday at 06:22 3 2,832
Purple Pixie
Need ideas for humourous book titles/authors
Purple Pixie, 29 June, 2009 at 08:43

I'm making a cake for a retirement do that is basically three books. Each book needs a title and an author writing on it. I've been asked to make the titles/authors humourous and to fit the occasion....

Basant, yesterday at 05:02 53 4,152
Consuela Banana Hammock
Blocked drains - has anyone used Dyno-Rod or similar?
Consuela Banana Hammock, 12 January, 2009 at 15:22

We live in a Victorian end-terrace with one drain which handles all our wastewater - our bathroom/kitchen and roof/rainwater and it's blocked. We think it blocked over Christmas because it sounded a...

Paul, friday 12-Jun-26 9 6,133
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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 October, 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Carl, friday 12-Jun-26 8 280
Mary
i can’t believe i used to be "team no water" lol
Mary, 22 April, 2026 at 16:50

Hey everyone! I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I was one of those people who treated my lash extensions like they were made of sugar. I was literally terrified of getting them wet,...

Legal, friday 12-Jun-26 23 271 1
Nardia
Vow writing
Nardia, 8 May, 2025 at 20:50

Hi My fiancé and I are writing our own vows, I know what I want to write but I don’t know how to start and don’t want to come across to cheesy.. Any advice would be appreciated.

Momin, friday 12-Jun-26 22 355
kharv
Good names for a dog walking business....
kharv, 10 May, 2012 at 12:53

GO!

Oliver, friday 12-Jun-26 33 9,607
Cazpot88
Food
Cazpot88, 14 August, 2025 at 13:15

Hi beauts, not messaged on here for a while. Our weddings only 8 days away week! Just a quick question for you all. When would be the best time to open our buffet? Our ceremony is a 3pm in our local...

Crumbl, thursday 11-Jun-26 48 283
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Wedding Renovation Ideas for Our Home!
Rcciviloz, 2 January, 2025 at 06:41

Hi everyone, We recently got married (yay!) and are finally settling into our home. After all the wedding chaos, we’ve realized that our house could use some serious renovations to make it more...

Marko, thursday 11-Jun-26 46 712
WelshTotty
Giving feedback on house viewings without feeling guilty
WelshTotty, 22 June, 2009 at 12:30

I feel is a difficult thing to do.... We viewed 3 houses on Saturday, all 3 ticked the boxes. First one was the style we want, was on a street we love, had a decent sized garden, a lovely big garage...

Elon, thursday 11-Jun-26 15 5,701
Loopy
What's the CSE/O Level equivalent to A-C GCSE
Loopy, 10 February, 2009 at 13:44

Scuse the spelling. Hubby is applying for a job which asks for GCSC A-C maths and english - what is the equivalent in old money - o level/CSE? He's 41 and GCSCs came in in 1988 so after he left...

Jake, thursday 11-Jun-26 13 25,973
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Hobbies
Odessa, 18 September, 2023 at 18:08

What are ur some good hobbies u can recommend? Really interested about what others do

Keon, thursday 11-Jun-26 25 269
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Anyone know any good family party games?
pinkcat31, 30 December, 2008 at 18:52

We're having a small gathering tomorow night, just five adults, 11 year old and a 14 year old and we need some really daft games to play! The sillier the better please cos we need lots of giggles as...

Mary, wednesday 10-Jun-26 53 3,534
Nitro
Fashion trends for a modern wedding - share your ideas!
Nitro, 24 April, 2025 at 14:23

Hi everyone! I am currently actively preparing for my own wedding and want the ceremony to be not only beautiful, but also modern, with interesting details that will be remembered. I have heard that...

Logan, wednesday 10-Jun-26 59 988 1
RedB
Indemnity insurance when selling house - I am probably BU!
RedB, 18 February, 2009 at 15:48

We have an offer on our house which is fab news all round as we thought we were going to have to rent it out when we move to our delapidated wreck in the country and try and do it up on no money!...

Art, wednesday 10-Jun-26 7 7,633
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Brown University
Egor, 6 October, 2023 at 12:13

Brown University stands as an academic beacon, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and inclusivity. Its open curriculum empowers students to explore diverse subjects, nurturing well-rounded...

Sarah, wednesday 10-Jun-26 27 215
Cosmopolitan
Buying a property on potential contaminated land
Cosmopolitan, 24 September, 2008 at 16:20

Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...

PetHair, wednesday 10-Jun-26 27 5,381
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Anyone managed to get into a terramundi money pot without smashing it??
, 10 June, 2008 at 21:50

I have a really nice one of these banks and really don't want to smash it...but it's got loads of cash in it and I want it for my holdays. I've tried using a nail file to file down the coin slot but...

Arpana, wednesday 10-Jun-26 152 37,732
Olatz
Wedding website personalisation.
Olatz, 9 January, 2026 at 16:27

Quick question. Is is possible to embed a map I have created in Hitched's wedding website?

Seraphina, wednesday 10-Jun-26 50 384
WickyWack
Stairs bulkhead/box in spare room *flash*
WickyWack, 11 September, 2014 at 11:59

Not really sure what you call it but we have this box in our smallest bedroom which is for the headroom of the stairs IYKWIF.. This is a picture stolen off Zoopla of another house in the street who...

CarmenCHunt, wednesday 10-Jun-26 14 28,175
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 September, 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

Callum, tuesday 9-Jun-26 83 1,132
jessica.rabbit
Any part-time teachers around?
jessica.rabbit, 30 August, 2008 at 09:44

How does your school treat inset days with Part time staff? If you attend an inset day on a day which you do not normally work, are you usually paid to attend that day, and do you have to fill a form...

Phill, tuesday 9-Jun-26 10 2,422
Knownowt
Silly sports day ideas
Knownowt, 23 September, 2008 at 15:08

I need to think of a number of events for a silly sports day- participants being 12 unfit blokes, 6 women and (where possible) about 6 toddlers/young children. So far on the list I have: three-legged...

Jerrt, tuesday 9-Jun-26 32 50,286

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