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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...

Rodney, 42 minutes ago 87 1,166
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Wedding website question
Hayes, 1 March, 2024 at 21:02

Hi, looking to have a page on the website for guests to suggest song choices for the evening celebrations, is this possible, only see the questionnaire section but seems to be only closed questions...

RenéFournier, yesterday at 20:02 5 163
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I dont want to be her maid of honour..
HappyPinkCakes1802, 11 February, 2020 at 03:56

I have a friend I have known for a number of years. We used to work together and then kept in random touch over the years since we left. Shes a lovely girl, in a lovely relationship. She asked me to...

Vegasnow, yesterday at 19:25 3 1,567 1
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**Tedious question alert** Where is your boiler?!
, 30 December, 2013 at 21:28

We've just viewed a house that we both really love, but the boiler is in a cupboard in the bedroom - at the other end from where the head of the bed would be, but still where I need peace and quiet as...

Stephen, yesterday at 15:23 30 2,101
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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...

Lipisa, yesterday at 14:57 194 37,858
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how the hell do I stop smoking?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 24 July, 2014 at 12:19

Ok, I have been puffing away for about 10 years (I am only 24), and I have had a guts full. I only smoke about 10 rollies a day, but obviously I am sick of everything that comes with it. I am sick of...

Andrize, yesterday at 12:40 19 1,013
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...

Pixel, yesterday at 10:13 612 3,507
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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

Word, yesterday at 03:19 32 319
Flump
Pork pie accompaniments?
Flump, 5 November, 2008 at 11:00

I bought a hayuge Cumberland Pork Pie at the farmers market this weekend, and it's still sat in the fridge waiting to be consumed. What on earth can I serve it with for dinner? Or should I just eat a...

Aqib, sunday 12-Jul-26 19 16,290
jessica.rabbit
London Restaurants( The Ivy/ Gordon Ramsay@Claridges)
jessica.rabbit, 10 December, 2008 at 23:12

Has anyone visited these restaurants for lunch? Also, does anyone have any other London restaurant recommendations? Jessica x

Rahul, sunday 12-Jul-26 6 1,820
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.

Mohsin, sunday 12-Jul-26 41 443
Vikster79
White wood/gloss bedroom furniture
Vikster79, 14 August, 2012 at 12:01

Does anyone have any and if so where did you purchase it from? I have been scouring t'interwebnet for weeks and I either find some that is cheap and looks like it would fall apart, or far too...

Hooria, sunday 12-Jul-26 40 6,406
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...

Reynolds, saturday 11-Jul-26 36 3,559
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...

Stephen, saturday 11-Jul-26 14 25,978
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...

Andero, saturday 11-Jul-26 18 42,296
Gemma
Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

Freecine, saturday 11-Jul-26 20 786
misselle
So annoyed at myself damaged my car this morning
misselle, 4 December, 2012 at 11:29

I’m really annoyed with myself today. I was running late for work today and had to take the car in because I have a meeting this afternoon in a location that’s 30 minutes away. I had to park the car...

Andero, saturday 11-Jul-26 16 4,696
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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...

Tommy, saturday 11-Jul-26 56 3,599
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,...

Sanchizes, saturday 11-Jul-26 46 591 4
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Website questionnaires
Danielle, 20 May, 2025 at 09:21

Hi, I am using hitched website to collaborate rsvps and menu choices for our guests. I used the questionnaire page for menu choices. Is there a way one person can add multiple answers to the...

Vưu, friday 10-Jul-26 2 27
Evil Yoda
How can I stop parcels being left with my neighbours?
Evil Yoda, 20 May, 2008 at 16:10

My neighbour has complained about parcels being left with them if we are not in. It doesn't happen often but she has complained all the same. I contacted Royal Mail who have made a note not to leave...

Marketing, friday 10-Jul-26 29 6,609
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 17:00

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Kathy, friday 10-Jul-26 3 131 1
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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...

Momin, thursday 9-Jul-26 25 175 1
daisymoo86
Whats your favourite film and why?
daisymoo86, 19 April, 2016 at 12:32

Just a bit of fun, and to get things going again over here... So what is your favourite film and why? I actually struggle to answer this sort of question myself, me and OH are complete film lovers. We...

Sheen, thursday 9-Jul-26 93 4,508
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Help with responding to interview feedback
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 29 January, 2009 at 17:34

I've just received possibly the best rejection letter in the world. I went for a job interview on Tuesday afternoon for a role that I really, really wanted (it was my dream job, quite literally). I'm...

Chrome, wednesday 8-Jul-26 7 11,546
hazel
Anyone done CIPR diploma?
hazel, 5 August, 2009 at 16:26

Am looking to beef up my skills and formal comms qualifications - I have science qualifications and experience of communicating science but no formal qualifications on that side. Has anyone done the...

Charles, wednesday 8-Jul-26 25 3,908
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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...

Express, wednesday 8-Jul-26 34 3,406
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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...

LIFS, wednesday 8-Jul-26 29 235
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Wedding format
Carlos, 27 April, 2025 at 16:21

We are faced with a choice: what wedding format to choose - a traditional one with a large number of guests or a more intimate celebration with the closest people? What, in your opinion, is more...

Jessi, wednesday 8-Jul-26 15 169
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?

Nad, wednesday 8-Jul-26 19 168
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Locate my videographer Help!
Hayley, 27 September, 2025 at 04:57

I got married in August 2017 at cave castle hull and I need to locate my videographer we’ve lost our dvd and I don’t remember his name! He travelled to us I think from Liverpool area and the company...

Muntaha, wednesday 8-Jul-26 36 240
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"What do you consider your greatest achievement outside of work?"
R-A, 16 January, 2009 at 14:04

I have to answer this for a job application form. While it's a very interesting question, it's pretty tricky to fill in on an anonymous form without mentioning anything that might be...

Thomas, tuesday 7-Jul-26 35 47,426

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