My house contents insurance is on the basis of "New for Old" but what does this really mean? My 3pce suite has been damaged and the insurance inspector has agreed that it is a write off. He...
I am considering the purchase of a two bedroom bungalow with a total floor area of 61 square metres.Can anyone please give me a "Ball Park" estimate for it to be rewired, which I think it...
If I am made redundant and receive a redundancy payment of £1600 and then seek new employment, at what stage can I apply for Job Seekers Allowance. Thanks for any advice received.
I am looking around for our family holiday for next June 2011. I know it's early but we have a large family (6 adults, 4 children aged 18months to 7 years) and we need a large house to accommodate us....
I am searching for a self-catering accommodation (lodge/caravan/cottage) which is graded as suitable for an "Assisted Wheelchair User". It would preferably sleep four persons but two would...
Hi my bathroom has no windows and relies on an extractor fan to expell the steam. About a month ago it started to slowly drip water through it. One drip every minute or so. I had thought it was...
Following an accident I have now been off work for 6 months and my only income for that time has been Statuatory Sick Pay of £72 per week. After a recent MRI scan I have been told that an...
Does anybody know where I can purchase stereo over ear headphones for plugging into my TV whilst my wife is sleeping. I have searched around and all that I find have a short cable length. I require a...
My friend lives in a bungalow built 3 years ago. It has a solid concrete floor. The builder has placed, at intervals around the property plastic air bricks/ ventilation bricks in the brickwork course...
In March 2009 I was caught doing 40mph in a 30 zone to which I admitted. As this brought my points total to 12 within 3 years the option of accepting a fixed penalty was not available to me and a...
2 years ago I had my then new paved concourse sealed to avoid the dire consequences of an oil spillage - to no avail! Three days' ago a van leaked 6 or 7 large dollops (each 2 - 4 inches across) of...
My garden is infested with a weed from my neighbours garden. It comes up from underground runners and sends up tendrils which climb every shrub, plant and tree. Is this bindweed and how can I kill it...
With 9 points on my driving licence I have just received notice of a further speeding offence (39 mph ina 30 zone). I know this will mean a court appearance with a fine and or a driving ban. What...
Good morning all. My OH is looking to buy a new towbar, ball etc for our car. Up until now we have used a ' flange ' style ball however he is now considering buying a ' swan neck ' Before we commit to...
I have to plant up a shrubbery in front of a 2 metre high, North facing wall. Any ideas please as to what shrubs would thrive in that location. Many thanks
I have always wondered how the system works when a person has a car that is 'paid' for or 'subsidised' by the D..W.P. Department of Works and Pensions. E.G. do they get the car for free or financial...
When my property was built (3 years ago) I asked for a water softener to be installed. Just had it serviced and find that softened water is being supplied to the kitchen cold tap. Is this correct, as...