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Archives for July 2014

leather sofa outlet
Hi has any one use this firm before: http://www.leathersofaoutlet.co.uk/ any review then seem to offer deal 10% cheaper than the main brands. thanks not a duplicate post, just found this sections
Lidl head office number - not 0870 please
Can anyone please tell me what the non 0870 number for Lidl is please, because I found it a couple of weeks ago, but now it seems to have gone. I want to follow up a complaint, but do not wish to be charged premium rate for the call. Cheers.
Non-Iron Mens Trousers
Are there such trousers as non-iron I have heard of a permanent crease if anyone can advise where, and if they can be bought ? .Thanks
integrated single oven
Need to replace my double oven(the fan oven has packed up) so no panic cos top one is still working.But I prefer to go back to a single one again.Have a chap lined up to do it but need some recommendations as to a good quality one,not the cheapest but not too expensive. Thanks for any help and guidance!!
Nice smelling candles similar to Jo Malone
I love candles and yesterday bought a Jo Malone one for £40. I was expecting the room to be filled with a lovely scent etc. etc. Now it came beautifully packaged, a silver lid, bows, a box, and matches and a free sample. It certainly smells nice but not £40 nice! apart from yankee candles, which make me feel a bit sick,…
River Island ladies trousers wanted!!
Hi, I'm after some River Island ladies blue joggers/trousers in either a size 14 or 16. They have sold out in all the stores but the product number is 648861. I've looked on eBay to no avail & contacted RI head office. Anybody else got any advice of what I can try. I would load a pic in case any body is selling them but no…
Dishwasher?
I'd like to buy one of these for my family, but we've never had one before, so I'm not sure what to look out for, and which.co.uk now requires you to be logged in to read their reviews. Can I get some tips please, as well as advice on where to look to get the best deals?
laptop
My present laptop is pretty old and needs replacing. Ideally id like to get something that runs The Sims 4 (due out in sept). Here are the specs for the Sims 4 : Does anyone have any suggestions about which laptop to buy? (as cheap as possible) I did consider this but am unsure of the graphics card.…
Argos Vax Steam mop S7-A deal
Ive seen this advertised on the TV and want to get one, its reduced from £149 to £54.98. There is a special offer with it in that you get the vax accessory pack with it worth £40 in itself. But all the stores in a 50 mile radiou have the mp, but not the accessory pack in stock. Does anyone know if Argos honour this deal?,…
Decent furniture?
Does anywhere in the world sell decent furniture any more? Not veneer, actual solid wood, but without some of the weird detailing you seem to get in most shops (Dining table with roman columns for legs? Really?!) Based in Reading, any advice would be appreciated :)
Home Office Air
With the hot weather and my 2x PC's running my room is currently 29C with both windows open and a fan on! I think its time to invest in an A/C Unit can anyone answer the following questions for me.. 1) I've heard of an "Easy Fit" inverter A/C unit this is where the outside and internal unit are connected with a sort of…
Hi we wanto buy an adult swing (but not what you think) ...
Hi, our son is 7 years old and wants a swing, he outgrew his previous one. We would like one that we could also use, I kindof like a good swing every now and then. Unfortunately, when I google adult swings, you can probably imagine what comes up. Does anybody have a swing that is strong and sturdy that you could recommend?…
Xbox One with Kinect
Hello, My boyfriend wants to buy an xbox one with kinect, ideally in the shops rather than online. Can anyone advise on the best deals going at the moment? Thanks :)
Oral-B replacement Brush Heads, any Deals?
Boots have an offer on of 4 for £11.99 Has anyone seen any better deals than this recently?
Website Mistakes
Today I saw that Manchester United made a website error which led them to sell their brand new kits for just £22. In the US, I also saw Bestbuy make a similar mistake the other day and were selling their Xbox Ones for $45. Why am I the guy who always misses out on these deals? Does anyone know of any websites that search…
Recommend an ice cream maker please
I have one that I have to keep the bowl in the freezer before use, and I don't want to do that anymore - plus I don't think it's all that efficient! I am after one that will do everything on the worktop. I don't really know what to look for, so can anyone recommend a good one please?
Cheapest way to replace the shower head
Hi I would need to replace the shower head. See video: <http://goo.gl/H9tQ5c> What is my cheapest option? I was thinking about ebay but how do I make sure it fits my shower connector? That is why I'd be more inclined to get to a B&Q, but I am not sure it is a good idea money-wise. Thanks for any inputs.
blade fuses for cars - where to buy?
I know Halfords will sell them but anyone know if Asda etc will have them? Need one this evening...
Tips to search for free/cheap Audible.co.uk books?
Hi there. I loved reading until an accident three years ago, and now it's far easier for me to do the whole audio book thing. I love Audible as a book a month on subscription is about a quarter of what I was paying for a really limited range at service stations (and my library's selection is small and not good - some are…
Small Air Conditioning Unit For Home Gym
The air conditioning unit I use to cool my home gym died last night, and I am looking to get a new one, it's a tiny room of about 6 square meters, I don't want a huge machine, but something compact, can any one recommend a model or advise as to whether one of the two below would work, to make the room really cold.…

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