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I bought a power saw online recently and when it was assembled, there were a couple of small fastenings missing. I contacted the company about this and apparently they weren’t able to simply send those couple of small parts to me. Instead, they sent me a second power saw and suggested that I remove the couple of bits I…
Just moved into new home. 3 bed semi detached. Double glazed but older wood with smaller gap between panes. LPG HW & CH & hob & fire. 2015 boiler. Nest thermostat. Electric oven. Cavity wall insulation & loft insulation. Older but functional kitchen & bathroom (power shower from boiler). Garden suitable. Garage.
So, here’s the new thread I’ve been promising myself for a few months. My old one, that served me so well, is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4855808 A potted history of me. I’m 49, live in NI with OH, DD and dog and DS is London based. Have been in debt for a lot of my life and came here post personal debt…
Hi all. My husband recently died, and I am the sole beneficiary and the sole executor, in his Will. As the Will is straightforward I shall be sorting the probate, but I haven't yet applied. Do I need to know the total value of the estate before I apply? Do I need to include the valuation of our jointly owned home in a list…
So I purchased a new phone and tried to add my bank card. It failed said contact issuer so I checked with Apple all fine and bank said my card was fine. So I got an email today so I can’t use Apple Pay for atleast 30 days and they have the right to refuse me to use it but my card still works in shops. I called the bank…
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We've been talking footwear on the MSE Forum this week, and discussing whether it's worth spending more on a pair of shoes that will last for years. Read on for more of the week's biggest talking points.
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