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bednobs

Moving House

once you have exchanged 1) can the mortgage company withdraw their offer 2) if material facts change, do you have to inform them?...

cupotee2

Facebook/phone Query

I've been chatting to my niece via facebook voice call. Does this cost me anything on my phone bill? Please...

phleb

Boiler Flue

Is there a standard boiler flue for all boilers or do they come as specific parts for each boiler? Also how much do these cost? and do you think they would be covered by boiler insurance? thanks very...

jennyjoan

Have A Look A Look Alike Image (Like Maxie)On My Main Screen

I had a much larger one was one of a different dog - but this is lovely - he is about the size of 50p - How can enlarge him to whatever size I want to him. Screen Saver !!!!!...

237SJ

Fitbit Distance Tracker

I`ve come across a few people who claim to have walked miles because their Fitbit told them. For example, a friend of mine moved house the other day and her Fitbit said she had walked 13 miles while...

thugulike

Subtitles

Somebody, and I have no idea who, has sent me a French language DVD. Now that is very nice but my French is not good enough or fast enough for me to understand this film. It says it has American sign...

RASPUTINS-DOG

Shpock

Hello... I've been looking at things to buy from this website which lists items for sale locally and would be interested if anyone else has used this website... Thank you...

littlelamb

German Generator

The rated voltage is 220 volts to 380 volts. Will this work on uk 240 volts

tinkerbell23

Wedding Ring To Fit Engagement Ring

I have my rings... Feel like my engagement is too "on top" of my wedding rings-(trio) Can i just go to a jewellers & ask for a bit to be shaped?? Does this have a "name"- any idea of cost? X...

mastercraft

Posting A Photo On Ab

How do you post a photo on here? I know it can be done, as I've seen photos attached to posts here before, but I can't work out how to do it. No option to 'Paste'....

glenbar

No Signal On Tv

The TV in my bedroom is doing daft things. I have retuned several times and now it says there is no signal. Both TVs downstairs are working fine so I don't see how there can be no signal. If anyone...

Deanna-01

Scrabble On Smartphone

Can anyone please tell me how you place tiles on the scrabble board via Lumia smartphone? I can place an arrow on the board but can't move tiles to it! Thanks in advance if you can help

unicorn

Sewing Machine Stitch Length

my sewing machine stitch length doesnt work I know it can be fixed by a screw in top but dont know where if anyone can help

imeretoo

How Do I Post A Question In The Forums On Here, Looking For Help With A Puzzle In A Magazine?

How do I ask a question in the forums on here, looking for help with a puzzle in a magazine?...

Jamjar74

Diswasher Salt

Do you need to put dishwasher salt in the actual dishwasher? I have been told that there is enough salt in the dishwasher tablets and using it in the actual machine would overdo it. Any comments,...

jonty4

Silly Question

will a DVD player play CDs

Hopkirk

Google - Traffic Info

When I go on Google Maps I can choose to see traffic flow. It is shown as green or in varying shades of orange turning to deep red. Where do they get this information from? I had assumed there were...

HAVEY

Steam Generator Iron

I have bought a morphy Richards steam generator iron but it doesn't have the facility to have a continuous flow of steam. This means you need to keep your finger on the button while ironing and my...