I'm trying to convince my husband to move while the stamp duty is 0% for properties up to £500,000. Can anyone tell me what the stamp duty was before this? TIA...
I have had tendonitis in my right wrist since January. I have been prescribed several different painkillers and now, Amytriptilene (?). I have been wearing a splint and exercising my wrist with no...
My son and his fiancee are getting married in Cyprus. Their wedding planners have told them that they need a "swear" to prove they are legally able to get married. Can any solicitor do this or do they...
I know this subject has been on before but I would like some updated views. Has anyone had this done and if so, how much and where did you have it done? TIA
Hi all, I know there are some gardeners among you so perhaps you can help me? I have bought a lovely pot for my garden and I would like a flowering plant to go in it. I would prefer somethng that has...
Not sure if I should be posting this here so feel free to move it to the right department! I have been dyeing my hair blonde for a couple of years but now I'm fed up doing it. I would like to return...
My son and his partner have just moved and there is a wood burner with a wooden mantlepiece above it. I think it's pine and it has been varnished and possibly stained. It doesn't match any of their...
I had a new 6ft garden gate installed a few months ago but now some of the wood at the top has started to split. What can I do to repair it and stop it happening again? TIA
My garage is in a block of 6 so we all "share" the same roof. A hole has appeared in mine and somebody said that children quite often climb on the roof and perhaps that's how it happened. My problem...
I decided to go back to the gym at the age of 63. I a bit overweight, have high blood pressure and COPD. I thought by eating healthier and exercising would help. I was surprised when I went to my GP...
I have got black slate floor tiles in my downstairs loo. They look lovely until someone washes their hands and drips water on them as it leaves a white 'stain'. Is there anything I can put on the...
I have painted my bannisters white and they look lovely apart from the newel posts. I have to keep retouching them as the paint wears away (from being touched). Any way I can prevent this happening?...
I seem to bruise easily these days and they take a while to disappear. Is this something I should be concerned about or is it just an age thing (I'm 62)? TIA