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Re: Alexa Plus - Anyone Using It ?
It can do things such as multiple commands and seems to be able to decipher more complex phrases, but it is definitively slower in responding and actioning routines Jury still out for me Regards Tet1 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
2p: Dusty it's good of you to give mention to the misses for her excellent photography when you could take credit for yourself. She's pretty red hot for the insects. She used to be pretty w…5 -
Re: Warning about a new ANPR TOLL on Warburton Bridge over Manchester Ship Canal managed by Excel
Question for you, @Coupon-mad and others: Poor signage would undoubtedly be a defence when talking about a contractual PCN, because if you're unable to read the signage, then there can't be…3 -
Re: DIY Stable Renovation: Need Your Advice and Ideas!
Just get a qualified electrician to do all the work as they will have the tools and knowledge how to do the job correctly and quickly. Also if anything goes wrong it's down to tito sort it out a…2 -
Re: Bed side wired/cordless light advice please
His son lives with him so charging them won't be an issue but yes they can run out at night but he has a motion light on the skirting board but then that could go flat as well. The bedside/wall …1 -
Re: Home improvements translating into value?
If you are looking purely at future value, and none of these improvements are things you would do for yourself, I would suggest sticking to the lower cost/cosmetic updates to the outside, garden, bat…2 -
Re: Home improvements translating into value?
It is your house, do what you want to it. If it adds value great, if not so be it but you will enjoy living there more if it is what you want. Think of your house as your home, not as a piggy bank.2 -
Re: Ukpc (court hearing letter received on 12th Aug 26)
@Coupon-mad you are absolutely right. I just got a discontinue email from DCB Legal. The whole process is actually super straightforward (not sure how it would be if actually going to court), and I f…3 -
Re: Getting a credit card in retirement
Unfortunately the 'decades of history as an additional cardholder' will not be relevant when the CC issuers look at an application.1 -
Re: Typical Timeframe between exchange and completion
We had a week between and that was normal according to the people we asked about it. I can understand your buyers wishes though. Depends if they are tight for cash. If I was renting and had to give 2…1
