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kharv
YAWN - measuring for stair carpets
kharv, 5 January, 2014 at 22:29

If I was to have one continuous piece of carpet all the way from the top of the landing to the bottom of the stairs - I need 10m of length. However, I only need 1.3m of width. Most carpets come in...

Topbranding, 2 hours ago 17 2,077
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.

Rizwan, 3 hours ago 48 481
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...

Jake, 4 hours ago 22 27,882
AnnaBanana
Raclette
AnnaBanana, 21 May, 2008 at 12:37

We have some friends over for dinner on Sat and I was thinking of using a raclette I bought some time ago and have used only once! I will google some ideas for it but wondered if anyone had any...

Bill, 5 hours ago 13 1,232
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Water wall hire
Chanel, 16 February, 2024 at 17:19

Hi does anyone know where I can hire a water wall from in London or near by?

Paul, 6 hours ago 12 113
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How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel?
Janna, 11 February, 2009 at 11:39

I'm having a total brain storm over this. How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel? ?

Jake, 6 hours ago 6 3,537
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Piona, 6 hours ago 23 187
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...

Ezra, 9 hours ago 675 3,818
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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

sahilverma3, 9 hours ago 34 368
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taking someone to court who lives abroad, is it possible?
anna belle, 6 February, 2009 at 15:06

I posted on here little while ago that my landlord stopped paying his mortgage many months ago. We didn't know this till a few days ago when we got a letter saying there was a possession order on the...

Noah123, 10 hours ago 10 12,174
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Gym knickers - please tell me why?!!
MarineGirl, 13 July, 2008 at 19:21

Just watching athletics on TV - women's 3000m steeplechase - blimey these women are toned and fit! Anyway, the front runner is wearing skin tight very short shorts - and looks proper athletic like....

Jack, 13 hours ago 13 17,052
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Are there particular quiet times in swimming pools?
SAM83, 20 May, 2009 at 18:36

Want to go swimming again but I severely lack confidence. I have checked timetable of our 2 local pools and one one does a ladies only sesh (which I thought would be answer) but its at 9pm on a Sunday...

Zain, 14 hours ago 52 12,654
Consuela Banana Hammock
House buyers/sellers/anybody else - quick question if I may
Consuela Banana Hammock, 10 August, 2009 at 16:12

Just had a phonecall from the Estate Agents asking if our prospective buyers can come around and measure up. We agreed a sale with them two weeks ago and the survey has been completed (which we assume...

Jamiejohn, 14 hours ago 41 5,475
Flossie Mac
Buying the 'show home' any experiences - good or bad?
Flossie Mac, 3 March, 2009 at 09:37

My OH and I have looked at a new housing development and really like the showhome, not just because of the interior but because it is a larger plot and also has some other advantages. I don't know...

Oliver, 15 hours ago 22 13,619
Des
Loading pictures onto the wedding website designs
Des, 24 January, 2026 at 21:15

Hi. Is there any guidance on how to scale pictures to work on the wedding website designs? - I've tried loading various pictures, but I just get the middle bit - they are not that high res, they are...

Abdul, yesterday at 14:48 27 193 1
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Confused about calories in Supernoodles!
Ruby 2, 26 August, 2008 at 17:27

I have a packet of Supernoodles in the house [yes yes, i know, food crime etc etc] and i'm really confused about the calorie content. It says that per 100g 'as served' there are 176 calories, and 7.9g...

Five, yesterday at 14:35 50 30,368
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...

Дмитрий, yesterday at 12:31 65 1,044 1
summer solstice
Leak coming from upstairs in a flat - help what should I do? long sorry!
summer solstice, 30 August, 2008 at 23:44

I live in a ground floor flat - last night when I went to bed I found puddles on my bedroom floor and water dripping from the light fitting in the centre of the ceiling! I went up and spoke to the guy...

Hamid, yesterday at 09:33 19 42,308
Ali_G
'New Home' hamper ideas
Ali_G, 10 July, 2014 at 11:05

My bestie is moving into her own place on Saturday, and I want to put together a hamper of useful food stuff so I need ideas! Any suggestions?

Jasonreny23, yesterday at 08:40 21 7,061
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Any1 done a DIY divorce? need advice
irishsorone, 10 June, 2009 at 10:45

I've been separated from my husband for over a year now and we really want a divorce ASAP, we dont even just want to wait until the 2 year thing, we're both willing to have anything cited as the...

Kenneth, yesterday at 06:17 15 2,958
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 2024 at 11:21

I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?

Pakclubgame, sunday 26-Jul-26 153 984
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?

deltaexecutor, sunday 26-Jul-26 55 428
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Dental phobia - can anybody help?
Notquiteme, 3 March, 2013 at 12:08

Even though I'm not a 'regular' poster here (more of a lurker with a few hundred posts to my name), I'm still too embarrassed to post this under my usual username. In fact, it's taken me a week or so...

Vikash, sunday 26-Jul-26 38 3,436
QueenBee
where can i get a copy of my decree absolute?
QueenBee, 9 August, 2008 at 21:19

As the title suggests! I need a copy of my decree absolute and when i googled, i could only find places wanting £79 for a copy. is this right? if so, why is it under £15 for birth/death/marriage cert...

Joshua, sunday 26-Jul-26 14 7,663
jaffacake
Accusation of plagiarism - 3 years after graduation
jaffacake, 7 February, 2009 at 13:26

Hi, I need some advice on behalf of my H - he graduated in July 05 and yesterday received a letter from the university stating there had been an accusation of plagiarism on a module of the degree. Can...

Ayla, sunday 26-Jul-26 24 7,877
Pickled Eggs
So I have been signed off work but why do I feel so guilty ?
Pickled Eggs, 15 May, 2008 at 18:28

My GP was wonderful, she sat and listened even though I made her surgery run very late. She has decided that it sounds more like anxiety than depression and has signed me off for 2 weeks, I didn't...

Superdia, sunday 26-Jul-26 13 27,081
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What Wedding Planning App Features Are Actually Useful?
Drako, 11 July, 2026 at 00:30

Hi everyone, I have been looking at different wedding-planning tools and noticed that many of them include guest lists, budget tracking, venue notes, seating plans, and countdown features. For those...

Nikolambo, saturday 25-Jul-26 4 17
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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...

Ashraf, saturday 25-Jul-26 60 3,658
jelly baby
Anyone had gel overlays ?
jelly baby, 16 January, 2009 at 16:24

My nails are in good condition and I normally just do a french manicure myself, however it needs touching up every other day and I'm guessing once this baby arrives I am not going to have the time to...

Alice, saturday 25-Jul-26 10 8,540
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Best tech gift ideas for wife
James, 13 September, 2021 at 14:38

Any gift that makes life easy and can be used daily. They are not expensive but very useful .

Jack, saturday 25-Jul-26 8 515
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...

Chester, friday 24-Jul-26 60 374
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 May, 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Edward, friday 24-Jul-26 41 4,013

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