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Flying Ants

How can I get rid of flying ants that keep coming into the lounge and conservatory through the skirting board? I have tried ant powder but they kep reappearing. I have a cat so have to be careful what...

SRH

Red sofa, cream carpet, white walls - what other colours?

The living room in my flat (which is open plan into my kitchen and very modern) has cream carpet, white walls and I have a cherry red sofa and all other furniture is white. Problem is, what I thought...

nic3c

Second Hand Carpets

Is it worth trying to sell second hand carpets? They're relatively new and in good condition.

StevePil

Council Rent

Hi All After some advice, what is the average monthly rent for your 3 bed house with the council, I live in Welwn Garden and trying to gauge whether its worth moving, just wanted others views? thanks

manutdstott

cat fleas

we have two cats that are always out. when they get fleas we manage to get rid of them using some expensive drops from the local vets. But recently i'v been finding fleas around the home jumping on me...

bartholomew

Do I live here legally?

Hi there I was wondering if you could help me. Recently I have moved into a room in a house that is full of other tenants (the landlord doesn't live there). However, only after I had moved in, I began...

asteroid99

removing screws

I have some exposed screws on my stairs where the spindles have been removed. I'm planning on leaving the spindles off, however the screws are pointing out, e.g. the sharp pointy end is sticking out...

johndeere

butterfly

a butterfly with orange and brown wings, ?u?k?y?

Scylax

8' hedge trimming

I have a hedge 14 feet long. It should be about 8 feet high, but is overgrown to about 10 feet. I need to 'top it out' but only have ordinary hedge-clippers. Anyone suggest where I can buy a...

stowfelda

Pond duckweed (Lemna)

Can anybody tell me how to get rid of the dreaded duckweed (lemna) which has appeared in my pond from nowhere and is covering the surface. I would be grateful for any help!

marauder

Is my freezer ruined!?!?

I was cleaning out ice from my freezer as it was congested, when I pierced the back wall by accident. I heard a slight hissing sound so the gas has leaked, does this mean that it's ruined now!?!? Is...

kwicky

creatures coming in to the house

Yesterday a vole came into the lounge and after my wife stopped screaming wondered how you remove such creatures without harming them. Do those high frequency contraptions work and what species do...

tamirra

pot notch

Does anyone know how to make these, and is there a web site that shows you how too http://www.potnotch.co.uk/tree.html

whiffey

Digital Pest Repellers

Does anyone have personal experience of these ? I saw one advertised in Woolies, from JML, you just plug it in and it is claimed to deter rats, mice, cockroaches, etc. I've had mice a couple of times...

rebecca-h

Handheld shower spray?

Hello, I am looking for a handheld shower spray that i can fit onto my taps, however i am looking for one that does not have gooseneck adaptors as due to the shape of our taps the water just sprays...

pink21

Carnations

These are one of my favourite cut flowers and would love to be able to grow them in my garden but never see them as plants to buy only Pinks or Dianthus is it not possible to grow them yourself?

msemma

Dust cap stuck on bike tyre

The dust cap on the front wheel of my bike is stuck. I just can't budge it to pump up the tyre. It's not mis-thread, just jammed. How can i get it off?!

amonty1144

removing sweaty armpit stains

My husband wears black shirts for work and uses lynx antiperspirant, unfortunately I can't get the white salt stains out. I've tried changing bio powders, using vanish spray and the oxiaction stuff...

Matamata

Hozelock Easyclear 3000 pond pump

Does anyone have one of these pumps for sale?

pamnez

Compost bin.

I have hundreds of little flies in my compost bin. I have tried covering everything up with layered newspapers but it has not helped. Any tips please. I am new to this as I have only had my bin about...