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I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

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...

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...

I've just got back from what I thought was a routine hygienist appointment at the dentist where I was told that I have advanced gum disease! In complete shock about it and feel miserable and ashamed....

After going to a black tie "do" for work last night the table centre pieces had coloured water in the vases and I quite liked it. Our centrepieces are artificial flowers in vases so it doesn't matter...

Can anyone help? I have looked on the HSE website but it only seems to be for health and safety in the workplace and not public places. Does anyone know where i can look? TIA

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...

We are in the very stages of planning and we don't think we can do it on our budget! Looking at a 5-8k budget, December weekday wedding with 50-65 guests Unsure of whether to have Civil at the venue...

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...

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Has anyone begun any DIY they want to do for their day? There are a few decorations I was considering doing DIY but I also don't want to overdo it. We have a LOT of time before the wedding but I just...

I have Dimplex ones. They have two knobs - an input one (I have set it to 6 as it suggests this for 'cold') and also a room temp boost button. This has settings 1-9 and says 1-no boost, 2- late boost,...

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...

Retirement party

So were thinking about getting our suits from moss (quality is LOVELY, service seems good and theres a branch everywhere we need one) but the security deposit is scsaring/confusing me they say the...

Hi, me and my partner are getting married near Darlington on the 25/08/26 and we’re wondering if any suppliers (any type at all from photography, videography, entertainment to catering) were offering...

Hi all! I am having an outdoor blessing ceremony and reception in the Tunbridge Wells area in May and feel I should hope for the best weather but have a back-up plan incase of rain! I've been...

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...

THere's only two of us in a three bed house! It IS for six months, but thats crazy isn't it? They want to put my DD up from £60 to £200pcm! On top of everything else I just can't do this! The meter...

I need some advice my wedding is 2 months away. I am with a private dentist and we talked about doing teeth whitening, i was on board at first as i thought it was included free in my monthly plan....

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.

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...

Hi all, Seen this image on facebook and before I had even read the story behind it, I knew what it was about and wondered how to prevent it at my own wedding! Basically this image was taken by a...

So my wedding isn't for 4.5 months yet but I'm really worried that just my luck I'll be due on my period or having my period for the wedding day and I just wondered if there is anything you can take...

Hi everyone, We recently got married (yay!) and are finally settling into our home. After all the wedding chaos, we’ve realized that our house could use some serious renovations to make it more...

Hi Girls I would love to have the following: Ed Sheeran - Thinking out loud Take That - either Rule the World or Greatest Day Not sure which way round to have them as yet but what do you think? (our...

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...

Hi ladies (and gents) We've ordered wedding cars for 3 hours (which is there package) but the photographer said he thinks photos will take us over this time. I'm yet to contact the car company but has...

We were talking about it before and I am shocked about how many people don't use fabric conditioner. I always do, maybe I am the weird one ? So, do you?

Yuk. The cat has ringworm and now looks like she has half a head where the vet shaved the infected area. Poor thing, I've just shampooed her and she looks a fright! The other cat is also on the...