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how to get rid of cigarette burns from vanity unit

We have an old vanity unit, which I think is painted, but is solid wood under neath, on the sides of it are stains where a gigarette has been lent, it is not so much a burn but a stain, anyway to get...

lia*

removing rust

i have a very, very old antique hand cranked ice cream maker and it still works perfectly. however, the handle is very rusted. how can i clean it without damaging it? thanks

Filbert

Duvet

I have a large, thick duvet that is too big to fit in my washing machine.Also there is no launderette anywhere near me. Any ideas as to how I can wash it?

E B

House deeds transfer

I am separated from my husband and he wants to sign the house over to me. How is this done and what is the cheapest way of this being done. Also, if/when we devorce can he make a claim to the property...

ann_h

garden jungle.. help!

Does anyone know where I can get a small machete or similar to clear the extraordinary overgrowth in my back garden? I have tried googling but predictably not helpful!

dakelly

Double Glazing Glass

Can anyone tell me a fullproof way of how to tell the difference between Climaguard glass and Pilkington K Glass?

mrs numo

malaria tablets in cozumel

i am going to cozumel in mexico for 2 weeks in june. will i need to take malaria tablets

pitstopbunny

Freezers

I have just moved house and I am currently on an electric meter, which is thankfully being being removed on Thursday! I only have ?1.50 on it and I am not going to put any more money on it - yes, I'm...

PatriciaH

Gas and electric cooker

I have the above can i change it to just gas?(the one i have now is gas hob electric cooker) thanks

UrbanCanibal

Heating decisions and advice needed... please & thank you

Hi, Before I dive into the questions, here's the situation... Looking at buying a property that needs a couple of modifications, namely double glazing, a garage conversion and central heating (it has...

everylittle

Skirting Boards

Anyone know why we have 'skirting boards' in our rooms. Is it a decorative thing or do they actually serve a purpose?

WendyS

Switching off central heating

Have you turned your central heating off for the summer yet? Do you switch it on/off on fixed dates in Spring & Autumn or according to the weather?

gloshette

Moved toilet

A toilet was moved in the house about 12 years ago. Should my darling ex husband have got planning permission to do this? Am thinking of moving and am worried as someone mentioned this should have...

KARL

Bank robbery

I arranged for my (retail) bank to send some money to a friend in India and the transfer went electronically (SWIFT) as an account-to-account transfer via my bank's merchant bank ABN Amro onward. My...

AlMac11

getting to paris

hey there. what is the cheapest way to get to paris from edinburgh? thanks

jonboyh

Vokera Boiler

Hi there, I have a vokera boiler, and last night it started to make a weird noise like a humming, kind of ships horn sort of annoying noise - any suggestions as to what it might be Thanks a lot

jennifer_cro

Double Glazing Moisture

Hi We have recently bought our first house which has double glazing. A couple of the windows appear to have moisture in between the glass panels and the seels on the inside corners are going black....

lizwizz

Leak from radiator

We're having a new bathroom fitted and last night about 5am the radiator pipe was found gushing water. The radiator had been disconnected, but the plumber said he turned the valve off and there was...

moon174

About Hull

We are a newly wed couple and moving to Hull in a few weeks time. However i have heave heard alot of negativie stories about Hull, some say its the worst place to live in england, some say its ok -...