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Having laminate flooring in a new build?
SAM83, 3 September, 2009 at 11:30

I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote...

Ronald, yesterday at 12:43 18 14,592 1
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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...

Sanvika, yesterday at 08:58 5 42 1
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Engagement Party
Katherine, 7 November, 2024 at 16:21

My partner and I have been together for 10 years, and we got engaged this weekend. Everyone has asked if there will be an engagement party. It sounds lovely but… I didn’t know they were a thing. What...

Harrison84, wednesday 25-Dec-24 14 400
Allen&Jess
Second guessing
Allen&Jess, 7 August, 2024 at 21:09

Hey Has anyone else got a but deflated once you have booked everything then in turn second guessing the actual cost of everything when you start adding things up? I don't know what to do and feel...

Waqas, tuesday 24-Dec-24 8 256
Vee Tee
Asthma sufferers/steroids
Vee Tee, 28 March, 2012 at 17:58

Does anyone suffer from quite bad asthma? My Oh does, and the poor lad was wheezing so badly at work yesterday that he had to call the doctor and make an appt with the asthma nurse for that day and...

Susan, tuesday 24-Dec-24 22 3,901
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Opening mail that is addressed to someone else and the law.
choicey, 27 February, 2009 at 22:36

Does anyone know the law regarding the above? Long story short, I keep receiving mail for someone who used to live at this address. I was advised by bailiffs not to return to sender as this is never...

Evelyn Moore, monday 23-Dec-24 21 88,674
Doughnut
Masters degree people - failing assignments
Doughnut, 12 July, 2009 at 13:13

I've looked at the marking scheme and I'm not going to pass the assignment I'm submitting today. Studying at home/ online is harder than I ever imagined and I find it very hard to learn without...

Waqas, monday 23-Dec-24 27 6,884
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With the right support you can recover your coins
Edvin, 7 March, 2024 at 16:03

Hi, about a week ago my ETH was transferred to a wallet address I do not recognize. I never did this nor do I approve the transaction. I feel like I have been hacked/phished. I was able to trace this...

Thomas, sunday 22-Dec-24 49 631 8
Mrs C
Homebuyers Survey
Mrs C, 2 July, 2012 at 14:48

I know, I know, another boring house question!! I know that the mortgage company will do a valuation survey on a house, but did you have a separate homebuyers survey or buildings survey completed? I...

Avery, sunday 22-Dec-24 14 1,896
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Perfume for women
Alextay, 1 November, 2024 at 11:24

Hi everyone! I’m searching for recommendations for the best perfume for women that smells amazing and lasts all day. I need something that feels feminine, elegant, and not too overpowering—maybe with...

Sanvika, saturday 21-Dec-24 15 292 1
allymc
Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin............????
allymc, 6 December, 2008 at 18:53

I was singing this version to our 7 month old yesterday and as far as I'm concerned Robin flew away. H looked at me as if I was demented and said it's 'Robin laid an egg!' I'd never heard of Robin...

Dental, friday 20-Dec-24 45 43,255 1
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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...

gretta, friday 20-Dec-24 1 33 1
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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...

IrvinBurger, thursday 19-Dec-24 6 12,576
*ginni of the lamp*
Camping food help - what to cook with only one ring?
*ginni of the lamp*, 11 July, 2008 at 18:23

We're going camping next weekend, for a week. I haven't camped for many years and suddenly I'm in charge of camp catering for four. What can I cook, since I have only one ring. The boychild is...

Waqas, wednesday 18-Dec-24 34 4,351
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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...

Waqas, wednesday 18-Dec-24 13 26,886
deedee
Autotrader email only contact advert - car is abroad - scam?
deedee, 9 April, 2009 at 18:08

Hi we are looking to buy a new car. There was an advert on autotrader for a good price and an email address and a mobile answerphone. I made an enquiry and have had an email back saying that car is...

Waqas, wednesday 18-Dec-24 5 1,045
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When should I get a Botox?
MaryRoberts, 23 August, 2019 at 09:29

Just want to know your opinions on something. So I’m currently seeing some deep sets of wrinkles appearing on my face. My sister then told me that maybe I should get a Botox Wigan treatment from this...

Waqas, monday 16-Dec-24 5 1,388
*Ducky*
Your first car (and car bump/scrape)
*Ducky*, 4 December, 2012 at 11:49

My first car was this: It was soooo uncool. I came home from sixth form one day and my Mum had bought it for me as 'it only had 26,000 miles on the clock' and then proceeeded to tell me how much I...

Waqas, friday 13-Dec-24 61 12,657
Sunset21
Does anyone have an 'L' shaped corner sofa?
Sunset21, 30 June, 2008 at 15:45

Where did you get it from? We ordered a lovely one but then realised it was too big for the space so now we're back to looking. I can't see anything I like so far.

Nole, thursday 5-Dec-24 13 1,346
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The Adult Channel
, 27 February, 2012 at 14:48

We had friends round last night and started discussing what time we go to bed and go onto the fact that my H stays up late on his own most nights as I go to bed earlier than him. Our friends joked...

Emmyjohn, wednesday 4-Dec-24 11 1,024
Kebab thief
Paramol - side effects
Kebab thief, 12 February, 2009 at 08:33

Had a blackout yesterday and fell badly on my arm which has now been hurting for the last 24 hours. MrKT persuaded me to take 2 Paramol tablets this morning as I hardly slept last night because of the...

Ella, tuesday 3-Dec-24 10 1,733
Dani
Why do you prefer sleeping solo? 😴
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:51

Join the survey: Q1) How many nights per week do you and your partner sleep in the same bed/room? 😴 Answer here! Q2) What are the main reasons for sleeping separately from your partner? Answer below!...

They keep me awake

38%

5 votes

They steal the bedding

8%

1 vote

They're too hot/cold

23%

3 votes

Something else (tell us!)

23%

3 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote saturday 30-Nov-24 4 68
Brittany
Wedding Guest List Problems!
Brittany, 27 August, 2024 at 15:19

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

Alice, saturday 30-Nov-24 4 265
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Postponing wedding
Rosie, 29 November, 2024 at 23:48

Hello, in need of a bit of advice. My partner and I have been together almost 10 years and got engaged 2 years ago. Since getting engaged our relationship has changed and become very up and down; he...

Rosie, friday 29-Nov-24 10
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Starting up in business
Tina, 11 July, 2024 at 07:59

HI all, bit of a weird one, but how do people feel about the wedding dress industry - is it thriving or just ticking along. I'm in two minds as to where to start up a second hand / preloved dress shop...

Alice, thursday 28-Nov-24 4 294
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...

Cassie, monday 25-Nov-24 39 2,494
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...

Brian, monday 25-Nov-24 12 5,032
*Ducky*
If I like Mulberry handbags...
*Ducky*, 3 September, 2013 at 14:46

What other brands/shops/designers might I like? I have 3 Mulberrys, but only one I use ALL the time for work. It is a Mitzy Hobo, it's big and I can shove loads in - it is also discontinued. I also...

Emma, saturday 23-Nov-24 36 2,642
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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...

Alishay, monday 18-Nov-24 17 2,357
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...

John, saturday 16-Nov-24 3
Fozzy Bear
Car Insurance - 1 car, 2 drivers, both get NCB
Fozzy Bear, 16 June, 2009 at 15:40

Anyone know of a company that offers this type of policy? I've found several that do the joint policy where you both insure a car each with the same company, but what we want to do is trade both our...

Andriy, thursday 14-Nov-24 7 844
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Buying a House Together Before You're Married/Engaged
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 5 August, 2015 at 04:38

After talking to my British FI and friends, I've realized there's a big gap between Americans and Brits when it comes to buying a home. It seems like everyone in the UK is very eager to get on the...

Charles, saturday 9-Nov-24 11 5,170

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