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Archives for July 2004

....know if you can feed cat food to dogs
Anyone know if its safe to feed dogs on kitten/cat food? tia Heldaz
2 smoke alarms for £4-98!
I just purchased 2 smoke alarms from Woolworths for £4-98 (normal price).In the past i have bought the same make from tesco at £8-99, so a bargain i see. Same alarm for 1 pack in Wilk for about £3-99. Worth buying for a fiver. Best to have at least one smoke alarm downstairs and one upstairs as minimum. BTW when we renewed…
wickes discounts
any way of getting discount at wickes diy store. even a small amount would be helpful
mice?
mix 5 vitamin d capsules or tablets with peanut butter leave it out and the mice will go for the peanut butter but they cant tolerate vit D it will kill them quickly and painlessly watch out though cos cats cant take vit D either so dont do this if you have a cat that like peanut butter ;D
Loads of wallpaper for stairs & hall
We have to paper said area will need loads of paper, DAK any helpful offers anywhere around nottingham? thanks anyway wonderful site
HUGE FLIPPIN WASPS NEST
Hi, My mum's just been telling me there is a huge, ginormous wasps nest in under the rafters in the house and there is wasps everywhere. Does anyone have any experience of getting rid of a wasps nest. Would the Council do anything, or is it a case of calling Rentokil or whoever to rid the house of this huge nuisance. My…
Anyone uses a heat gun before.
I'm looking to get one for home diy and wonder if any anyone here have any experience with these heat guns and whether they are good products. I'm looking to get one from bargain crazy, shamed they dont have any current discount codes. http://makeashorterlink.com/?B69022FE8
Guide for patios
Hi we have been laying our patio this week and thought i would give you a website that has been great in helping us with laying it. PavingExpert Great advice, and its free ;D When i see we i mean Mr divadee ;)
does anyone know a good loft conversion company?
we have had architectural drawings and calculations completed for our dormer loft conversion. the architect estimated the total price would be around £14-16k. I am looking for a loft company to have a look at the plans/visit and give me a quote. does anyone have experience with a good loft company? thanks
paint and grain
needing alot of paint and grain...anywhere cheap or can i get the effect any other way, thanks
cat flap
I live in a flat on the ground floor and am thinking of putting in a cat flap....has anyone had any experience of putting these either in the sliding doors or through a wall? any advice would be greatly appreciated.... thanks
How do I keep my cat off of the working surfaces
How do I keep my cat off of the working surfaces in the kitchen ? An odd topic for this site I know but the wife is spending a fortune on cleaning prods. I tried covering the surfaces with tin foil but all that did was make the kitchen look like something from buck rogers. Any ideas would be gratefully received, and yes I…
speedfit fittings on central heating
speedfit fittings on central heating has anyone used these and do they leak ? how easy are they to fit onto 8mm copper and then go to plastic any help would be great thanks
loft conversion
Hi, I am looking for some advice.We are looking at having the attic space converted into a bedroom for my son .We apparently have a trussed roof.Some builders have come and said we need a structural engineer whilst another has said that altering the roof is no problem at all! I am obviously concerned about my roof.Can…
Sky Television - Cheapest way of getting it
HI, Just struggled on to the property ladder and was thinking of getting sky tv now I own my own house. What is the cheapest way of going about this?
Lock NO Key
I have lost the key to the back door and it is locked. Not worried about the lock however is there a way to unlock without damaging the door? Regards
Anyone know a toaster which fits Warburton's bread
Hi, Anyone know where I can get a toaster, preferably 4 slice, which fits Warburton's bread? About an inch sticks out of the toaster we have at the moment so I have to turn it half way through with the inevitable consequences that the toast is sometimes burnt in the middle! There is a Tefal on half price at Currys. Anyone…
Front door lock jammed
My front door mortice lock will not unlock. It was playing up occassionally the lock would stick but by jiggling the key back and forward it would unlock, now I can't move it. My microwave has come out in sympathy and I can't open that either.
STEAM GENERATOR IRON???
Anyone know of any good deals? And anyone got advice on pros and cons?? Input much appreciated - need for a present in October, but the months soon go by!!!
pull out ironing boards opinions please
Having trouble trying to decide if they're worth it or not ??? B&Q do one for £66.50, Wickes is £89.99 and MFI about £99. AFAIK it's likely that they're all produced by the same trade company "Hafele" - but you need to open a trade account with them to buy direct. As we live in a small house with limited storage the…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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