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Live in Carer Council Tax Discount
Hi, after seeing Martins story on GMB, I contacted Runneymede Council as I do in excess of 35 hours care for my mother who I live with. My mother receives the Attendance Allowance lower rate. The cou…2 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
Good evening to everyone and welcome to the newbies, lurkers and delurkers. 😊 Best wishes, condolences and get well soons to the appropriate people. Sorry that I've still never managed to learn…14 -
Re: First time painting a flat myself, some feedback/advice appreciated.
I’m not so sure about this bit. Having had problems with water based paints over oil based gloss in the past, they either need a thorough light sanding or a primer like Bullseye 123, or both. https:…1 -
Re: Battery backup for a router
That schnieder recommended is good but if you need 12 float charging a gel battery is a good and cheap option, If properly packaged. CPC also have a good range of them Routers are generally low power…1 -
Re: Battery backup for a router
I use a small (about 20W) solar panel charging a 12V car battery to power LED light strips and a 12V fan in a children's playhouse in the garden. The charge controller for the battery gives 12V …1 -
Re: Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
You could let it out as a Short Term / Holiday Let via a specialist agency. So long as you get enough visits Council Tax can go away because you move it onto Business Rates and claim small business r…1 -
Re: The Frugal Hearth: Stories of Simple Living and Living Well
Good sorting going on! Speaking (again, sorry 😂) from 1300ft, we bought a gazebo last year 😂 Borrowed one from the Library of Things for my birthday in case of showers, and it was ace, then we foun…5 -
Re: Hi I hope i put this is the right area
F05 is usually a drainage issue (blocked pump / filter or waste pipe). Insurance sometimes covers it, but many policies exclude blockages unless you’ve got specific appliance cover. Worth checking th…1 -
Re: transfered mother in laws house to my wife and sister 15 years ago to avoid future care home costs
Hello This is my take on this, but every assessment by anyone is always going to have a slightly different outcome depending on how eager the assessor/council is needing the money My questions would …1 -
Re: Pergola rust after 6 months...
Yes, I assumed as such and may be that I have to insist that the retailer deal with this.1
