Family, Home and Garden

Working from home, tax allowance of around £300.00.

My Daughter,works from home she had a letter from HMRC to inform her,that she would receive a £300.00 tax allowance,added to the standard tax free allowance. She and I thought,she would receive the amount in pay,but sadly no. I thought,we could put t...

I do this every year.........rant about school uniforms

I have asked the schools about the costs......... none of them have ever gave me a decent answer anyhoo I only have two in school now (older one, his last year before uni) So I got our girl 11, going into the big school But the three schools in the a...

Most potent weedkiller out of these two please

HiWe have a buddleia growing into our house masonry, causing damage, and it must be killed off.I have 2 different packs of strong weedkiller here, but can't work out which is most potent, as they are g/l and g/kg.Can someone advise please?A) 120g/l g...

Resolved! What glue can I use it to repair glass lampshade that gets hot?

Last time I used superglue which worked for a while. Gorilla glue? Two part polyurethane glue? Anything else? And thanks in advance for advice to buy a new lamshade. This one is antique, and I'd hold on to it for as long as possible.

Is Sunscreen a Con.....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3082458/The-sun-creams-don-t-protection-promise-Two-Britain-... .....................The sun creams that DON'T give the protection they promise: Two of Britain's biggest brands 'offer only two-thirds of the lev...

THE NEW GOOD MORNING THREAD

Good Morning All, Welcome to the new Good Morning Thread. May it last as long as the last one.

Do you think in years to come ...........

the young ones just now will be sitting with their grandchildren telling them stories about how they were locked down due to Covid-19 the way some of the more mature today tell stories about the second world war and what their life was like back then...

college exams

How much time in the evenings do you use for revising ..?

I've been away

I used to post lots but went off-line; had to open a new account with new email. It's all rather different but there are still names I remember. I'm just glad to see FHG still carrying on

Has anyone been prescribed Efudix 5%

Had a biopsy on my nose, earlier in the year . The result was Keratoses,never been abroad, never really sunbathed, wore a hat a lot of the time, i used to go walking/riding a lot when younger.Went for my results the other day and have been prescribed...

Nuisance Pigeons on roof, any suggestions for getting rid?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any ideas for stopping pigoens roosting on a roof. It is my neighbours roof they are on but the mess they are making affects us too as we have a shared driveway between the properties. This is a recent problem whi...

Books...calling Chris.....

You have mail ^^^^^^^

what are you top ten favourite songs

i struggle with a top 50 lol i'll be back later to see what you have come up with

Coffee maker instruction manuals

Hi, I have just come across this thread and wondered if you could help? I have a Morphy Richards Grand Cafe and have got it working but can't find the instructions! Would you be able to share the instructions with me at all? Mant thanks Aly

Escape Experience

Hi I am just wondering if anyone has been to one of these "Escape experiences ". and what was it really like? It is where they lock you in a dungeon or similar and then you have an hour to solve lots of clues in order to get out. They seem to be very...

Worried about cooking Christmas dinner? I have the answer to all your problems!

this! and yes, its a real, genuine item for sale, £1.99you eat straight from the can, in layers breakfastmince piesdinnerpudding

Train Travel Query

Ignore the times below as they're just to aid with my query... I'm looking to book an advance train ticket for a specific time. So, if I'm catching a tube from a London station with just one change at Euston where I catch a train to my final destinat...

old advert....help me!!!!!!!

so it goes like this.... "when you walk through the door, your pounds worth more, at .......... where else" fill in the blank and save my sanity...I fankyou

How to attach photos for query on ebay 'Family, Home & Garden.

I've clicked on 'insert/edit image' but what is 'Sourse & Image description'? Can anyone advise in simple terms. Thanks in advance for any help

Patio Paving with effect of dog urine

Hi ebayers, We are thinking of a large patio area in our garden - Sandstone Paving, but have heard that it is porous and can absorb dog urine. As we have dogs, as anyone experienced this issue? Would a Sealant work? Or would anyone recommend a differ...

I'm to be a gran granny but not a nan or nanny. Knitting patterns needed

Yep just received the news tonight. I am, now shock has gone, delighted. But all my knitting patterns are old, so would like something a bit more modern to knit. Any ideas who to look to?

Grey / Black Plastic Pipework - what’s the difference please?

Plumber has been around to replace the external waste pipe from my upstairs bath and sink that feed into the grey soil vent pipe. He had told my missus that he’s installed it in black because thy don’t make it in grey any more. Whilst I know this is ...

Just the latest in a catalogue of accidents!

2010......Grant broke his arm playing football. Cast for the whole of the Summer Holidays. 2011......Blair badly broke his right arm playing football. It had to be pinned and plated. 2012......Blair badly broke his left arm skateboarding. It had to b...

Noise/ neighbours

So I bought a flat a year a go(top floor) a few months back I was putting together some flat pack furniture (Sunday afternoon) when I got a knock on door. Neighbour from down stairs asked what I was doing, aparently the noise (hammering was carrying ...

Mystery garden plant - what is it? :-)

Its approx 75cm / 30" tall and was a small plant 2 yrs ago. The leaves are downy, though not as much as a lambs ear plant. Any ideas please?I'll add 3 pics. Thanks

Gold Fish

So i went to buy a goldfish for my daughter and was refused because the tank we purchased was not big enough!!! 2 and half feet long 1ft high, i was asked a million questions regarding its well being on how i would care for it . so i told them i woul...

toilet rolls

is it just me, or don't they come apart at the perforations properly anymore????

Little prematurely?

I purchased something on eBay this evening at 16.12pm, at 16.22pm I received a message asking me to leave the seller good feedback! I know feedback can be important to some but this appears a little over anxious.

DIY query - Exterior masonry paint sealer?

HelloI have just painted the stonework sections on my house, and although I'm very happy with the outcome, the finish is very chalky. I really could do with some kind of sealant to paint onto the painted stone sills, as already dark dust has settled ...