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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...

WilliamTyson, thursday 24-Oct-24 13 26,871
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Help - starting to smoke again
Scaredycatanon, 17 April, 2014 at 19:33

Sorry for the anonymous post, I'm scared that people I 'know' are going to see this if I do it under my normal user name and I don't really want it to be linked to my account in case real life people...

James, wednesday 23-Oct-24 19 2,516
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1st Anniversary gift ideas?
, 14 February, 2012 at 16:56

Claire_lou has just got me thinking about my 1st anniversary. Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc?...

Vandana, monday 21-Oct-24 19 9,682
AKWedding
Job hunting and wedding planning at the same time - is it possible?
AKWedding, 7 May, 2015 at 13:50

I have been unhappy in my job for a while, and did spend most of last year looking for a new job without any luck. When 2015 started, I decided to put job-hunting on the backburner because I wanted to...

Alex, monday 21-Oct-24 9 1,747
Mal
Is Freecycle/Gumtree my only option?
Mal, 26 February, 2009 at 10:14

I nee to get rid of my 2 sofas but they don't have fire labels attached, so none of the charities are willing to take them. I have read of bad experiences on Freecycle and Gumtree when it comes to...

Nelsonfahey, thursday 17-Oct-24 3 1,911
Becklarrr
Funny road signs
Becklarrr, 13 November, 2012 at 11:13

These made my day a little bit better ?

Andriy, sunday 6-Oct-24 2 2,494
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car part exchange question
bingy, 12 June, 2009 at 10:26

We're about to go shopping for a new car, as yet undecided whether to go for something brand new or a couple of years old - depends on the offers available! We have a car to part exchange, it's 8...

Daniel, friday 4-Oct-24 16 4,441
Ali_G
Oh nooo, what should I do? May have left my straighteners on...
Ali_G, 25 January, 2013 at 09:12

There's a possibility I left my straighteners on this morning. It's more than likely I turned them off, but I didn't check before I left the house like I normally do, so they might be on. I always...

Gastino, wednesday 2-Oct-24 20 176,277
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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...

Zoya, sunday 29-Sep-24 6 12,565
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...

Harry, thursday 26-Sep-24 29 2,662
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Help needed
Shameem, 19 September, 2024 at 13:26

My partner and I are eloping to marry tomorrow in Crewe, our witnesses have come down with covid today and are unable to attend We are hoping 2 kind people would volunteer to be our witnesses tomorrow...

Shameem, thursday 19-Sep-24 11
Dani
Q1) Sleeping solo or snuggling up! How many nights a week do you share a bed/room? 💤
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:50

Hey couples! So, we’re curious… How many nights per week do you and your partner actually sleep in the same bed/room? Are you two like ships passing in the night or are you the ultimate cuddle bugs? *...

Every single night

75%

9 votes

Most nights

17%

2 votes

Some nights

0%

0 votes

One or two nights

0%

0 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Dani, monday 16-Sep-24 28
Flowmojo
Coffee machines
Flowmojo, 9 October, 2012 at 14:20

So as of Saturday (yes, we are talking 4 days) Mr F has taken to drinking coffee and has requested a coffee machine for his birthday, specifically one that makes cappuccinos..yes im rolling my eyes at...

Master, monday 16-Sep-24 21 2,517
Pina Colada
Anything can do to prevent odd airing cupboard smell tainting my towels?
Pina Colada, 1 November, 2008 at 13:21

As title really? An odd smell penetrates our towels once they have been stored in the airing cupboard. Not sure if it's the wood that the shelves are made from or what but can't smell it when open the...

Kihec24, wednesday 11-Sep-24 5 9,899
ebee
Does paypal actually offer any protection?
ebee, 29 July, 2009 at 14:01

I'm considering making a fairly big purchase from ebay, paying with a c/card through paypal... but I've been put off because the small print says if there's a problem you are only guaranteed what they...

Kihec24, tuesday 10-Sep-24 4 3,227
kierenthecommunity
super dull...how do you stick your tax disc to the car window?
kierenthecommunity, 23 November, 2008 at 17:45

I know, i know ? i bought one of those cheapy ones from the post office...the ones which are supposed to self-adhere to the window. but its fecked and currently limply lying on the dashboard where i'm...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 9 2,203
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Cat food - which is best?
, 24 September, 2008 at 19:54

Usually my cat has wet food, she's been having Tesco's Premium Supermeat recently, I tried her on Whiskas but it didn't agree with her, and she turned her nose up at it after a day or so. Then...

Zack, wednesday 4-Sep-24 40 2,773
Arquard
Getting a wedding dress dry-cleaned...
Arquard, 28 June, 2011 at 11:28

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

Abdul, wednesday 4-Sep-24 14 9,010
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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.

Biba, tuesday 3-Sep-24 1 229
David
Editing wedding website
David, 18 October, 2023 at 22:01

Hi there On the wedding website there are stock photos and I want to change the photo to me and my fiance. But when you click edit it just come sup with design, pages and so on. How do I change the...

Luca, monday 2-Sep-24 2 287
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More than one image on Hitched wedding website
Alaina, 1 September, 2024 at 10:51

Hi I'm editing my website on Hitched and every time I change the photo on a page it changes it on every page. Is there a way to have a different photo on each page? Tried it on every page but it's the...

Alaina, sunday 1-Sep-24 8 1
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Anyone know anything about lease cars - esp NHS?
Clairebecky, 25 September, 2008 at 16:47

I've just found out I might be eligible to apply for a lease car through the NHS. Problem is I don't know whather it'll be worth it or not! It's so hard knowing what my business mileage will be - if...

Ivory, friday 30-Aug-24 8 17,075
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ben wa/kegel balls (tmi)
(Have, 12 June, 2009 at 23:29

Dear ladies of hitched, where else would i turn when i have a *cough* chuff related query? i hope you can assist me. i have recently bought...

Connie, wednesday 28-Aug-24 2 2,751
Brittany
Nightmare Mum & Sister
Brittany, 11 April, 2024 at 19:44

Hiya, I wondered if anyone has been through a similar situation and can offer any advice… My sister and mum detest my Aunty due to some family issues a few years ago and have therefore kicked off...

Brittany, wednesday 28-Aug-24 25 844 1
Jade
Turn Hitched into a scrap book/keep sake
Jade, 26 August, 2024 at 22:07

Hello all, just a quick random question. We've been using Hitched to plan our wedding for the last 3.5 years and after a long wait and loads of planning our special day is on Saturday!! I'm just been...

Jade, monday 26-Aug-24 21
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...

Charles, sunday 18-Aug-24 20 3,078
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...

Ana, saturday 17-Aug-24 1 53
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!!...

Aintizzy, friday 16-Aug-24 1 52
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...

Gastino, wednesday 7-Aug-24 38 3,933
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?

Driessen, wednesday 7-Aug-24 5 68
Lisa
Editing Hitched Wedding Website
Lisa, 6 August, 2024 at 15:36

Hi - Im using the Hitched wedding website to manage my RSVPs etc and Im at the stage where Im editing the text to make it relevant to my wedding. Im OK with updating the text and pictures on each page...

Lisa, tuesday 6-Aug-24 22
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 February, 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Stacey, friday 2-Aug-24 4 255

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