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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...

OnyxFalcon, yesterday at 20:44 32 42,416
Hepburn
Gah Thunder Bugs!
Hepburn, 16 July, 2009 at 14:58

Last year it was daddy long legs invading my house, this year it's thunder bugs! All our doors and windows are shut yet they are still crawling all over me ? Is it just me or are they everywhere this...

Gareth, yesterday at 18:55 16 5,282
(pf)
hoovering your mattress
(pf), 18 June, 2009 at 12:22

I have just done this as im in a modd and i always go mad on cleaning when im like this BUT i have never done this before. have you ever done it? is it part of your cleaning routine? if you do how...

Frostbite, yesterday at 18:40 14 2,067
Thomas
Should We Have a “first Look” Photo Before the Ceremony?
Thomas, 30 October, 2025 at 09:15

Hi everyone, My partner and I are planning our wedding for next July and we’ve hit a bit of a discussion point that I’d love your thoughts on. We’re torn about whether to do a “first look” before the...

Muhammad, yesterday at 18:30 10 69
RuthG
Moving house - packing tips?
RuthG, 23 March, 2009 at 16:33

We're (hopefully) moving house a week on friday (it's only taken 18 months!) I've not really moved house before, other than moving out of my parents and into this house, but that was only 1 bedroom of...

Usman, yesterday at 17:10 36 3,154
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 June, 2024 at 15:16

Any other nutters moving before their wedding? Just found out we are exchanging tomorrow. Whilst I’m desperate to move I now feel sick with the thought of it all. Moral support or advice appreciated!!...

Julia, yesterday at 14:06 8 143
bigpants
4th wedding anniversary
bigpants, 8 July, 2008 at 19:40

I'm confused...I've just googled '4th wedding anniversary' and some sites say it's 'linen' some say 'flowers' others say ' fruit'. What did you get hubby for your 4th anniversary?

Ethan, yesterday at 12:13 44 3,665
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...

Enwatt, yesterday at 10:46 956 5,221
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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...

Mehnaz, yesterday at 09:43 50 360
Ali_G
Boohoo.com Standard Delivery
Ali_G, 10 June, 2014 at 11:31

What are the chances of me getting my order on Friday?... it says 3-5 working days. Friday would be 3 working days. It's cutting it a bit fine isn't it? Does anyone know how they deliver? Do they use...

Mehnaz, yesterday at 07:32 30 10,928
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Does anyone remember the computer game 'Granny's Garden'?
Clairebecky, 11 August, 2008 at 22:00

I was talking to our IT guy at work today and he'd never heard of it! I used to love it though, as a child. We never had a home computer, but my Dad was a Headmaster and used to bring one home from...

Marketing, yesterday at 05:30 58 6,086 1
Diamond Star Halo
Present ideas needed for departing headteacher
Diamond Star Halo, 17 April, 2008 at 15:12

I chair the Parent Council at my son's school, and so am coordinating efforts to sort out a leaving gift for the Acting Head, who's about to leave. She's not been at the school long (started in Nov),...

Sheen, tuesday 20-Oct-26 11 2,534
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 September, 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Dark_, tuesday 20-Oct-26 20 316
John
Managing Chronic Pain While Planning My Wedding: Any Tips?
John, 16 November, 2024 at 10:53

Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my wedding, but I’ve been dealing with chronic pain that’s been making it hard to focus on all the details. I’m trying to balance my health with wedding...

Huma, tuesday 20-Oct-26 17 374
*Ducky*
Negotiating price on a new-build property (& cooeeeee to Old Bear!)
*Ducky*, 30 August, 2012 at 16:20

Anyone have any experience? Earlier today Mr DB and I went to look at a house being built on the edge of a very well-to-do-village close to wear we work. Due to it's location it costs more than the...

Lauren, tuesday 20-Oct-26 32 15,537
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converting back garden to parking space - building regs?
LittlePeanut, 30 August, 2009 at 12:39

Hi, we live on a corner plot and have a small garage at the back of the house BUT no dropped kerb to it and a lamp post almost in front of it (!). We know we could pay to get the kerb dropped and even...

Dr Shan, tuesday 20-Oct-26 26 27,887
monkey fingers
crisp in the eye! and window cleaners.
monkey fingers, 27 June, 2008 at 13:25

Ouch I have a mouth full of ulcers, I am also not eating much at the moment- mainly because of 'the op' but also because of the ulcers. Joy of Joy, the first food I really really feel like is salt...

Elif, tuesday 20-Oct-26 5 1,048
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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?

Malik, tuesday 20-Oct-26 156 1,096
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Postponing due to Groom having cancer treatment
Sallyann, 9 January, 2024 at 14:44

Hi I'm actually mother of the groom. My son has recently been diagnosed with cancer and the treatment and operation, even if it goes to plan, means he won't be fully recovered by the wedding date. His...

CarmenCHunt, monday 19-Oct-26 15 637
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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...

7a Game, monday 19-Oct-26 66 435
Carebare609
HR advice, being sacked for gross misconduct then asked back 3 weeks later.
Carebare609, 12 March, 2009 at 10:03

Three weeks ago my husband was sacked for gross misconduct. It was a total fiasco and we've been talking to ACAs about unfair dismissal. He was sacked because he did private work for a former employee...

Элиза, monday 19-Oct-26 9 3,324
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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...

HopeWell, monday 19-Oct-26 55 3,557
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...

Brock, sunday 18-Oct-26 44 6,474
Smiley
Reducing acne scars/bumpy skin, is there anything?
Smiley, 15 August, 2009 at 23:48

I had acne from age 13 until I fell pregnant at 35, and the skin on my chin (the only place I got acne) is horrible. It looks really bumpy, and I hate catching my reflection in the mirror as it looks...

Jake, saturday 17-Oct-26 22 15,111
amihohu
Structural Movement...
amihohu, 10 February, 2015 at 10:13

Hey all, Sorry, I realise this isn't a house buying/selling forum, but wanted to get your thoughts anyway! A house we are in the process of buying had the survey come back to say that it has some...

Anime, saturday 17-Oct-26 15 1,949
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help please - polish on a plasma tv screen.. it won't come off
peanut, 19 June, 2009 at 10:49

OMG.. I've just dusted the tv from the finger print splodges of my eldest and there must have been polish on the cloth and its smeared on the screen.. it won't come off.. I've found the wee blue...

Mohsin, saturday 17-Oct-26 79 13,388
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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...

Call, friday 16-Oct-26 265 1,678 2
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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...

Anaika, friday 16-Oct-26 28 1,048
Eurotins
What’s Your Ideal Marriage Cake Design?
Eurotins, 20 February, 2025 at 11:41

Hey everyone! When it comes to wedding cakes, what design do you think stands out the most? Do you prefer classic tiered cakes, or do you like unique shapes and modern designs? Has anyone ever...

Peter, friday 16-Oct-26 6 148
allymc
Anyone have a Beko washing machine?
allymc, 16 April, 2009 at 14:40

We're looking at buying a washing machine to leave our flat when we get tenants in. We have (cheapy) laminate flooring plus a springy floor in our kitchen (old property converted in to flats on the...

Powfwgv, friday 16-Oct-26 17 1,116
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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...

Hellen, friday 16-Oct-26 81 778 8
Purple Pixie
Has anybdoy got a Mitsubishi Colt?
Purple Pixie, 18 February, 2009 at 11:01

I feel so stupid.... I've got a Colt as a corteousy car at the minute and I can't for the life of me work out how to open the blinkin petrol cap. I'm normally pretty good with cars but it's defeated...

Deborah85, friday 16-Oct-26 6 3,226

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