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Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner
Any thoughts on whether rechargeable vacuum cleaners are good enough to replace a wired one, are they industrial strength yet? How does the power compare to a wired cleaner? How long does one charge last, it normally takes me about two hours to clean the house with our existing cleaner. I have read about how the Dyson V15…
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buying refurbished laptop / laptops direct
hi, i am thinking getting a new laptop as mine is becoming a bit slow now at times. i have seen a refurbished laptop on laptops direct, it has good specs and is much less than what it would be new. firstly, i want to know if anybody has had experience of buying refurbs? do you consider them good value, any issues, battery…
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Mens durable slippers
The last two pairs of slippers I've bought for my husband have only lasted 6 months before falling apart or sole wearing out. They haven't been particularly cheap either. So can any one recommend a brand or retailer which sells hard wearing slippers.
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Cheap spray paint for metal
I need to renovate some garden plant frames in dark green spray paint. Has anyone seen a good buy somewhere please?
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Best large umbrella?
Wanting to drive less and walk the kids to school more…in wet, windy and wild NE Scotland. Looking at double canopy golf umbrellas but I’m only short (golf brolly handles typically too long) but need the diameter/arc to cover my kid and I. Needs to work for 6+ ft adult too, and be durable. Happy to spend £30 on decent ones…
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Single Electric Blanket With Straps Or Fitted
As per title Anybody recommend electric blanket with corner straps or like a fitted sheet.....not interested in the ones which comes with the thin string like ties
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Freebies for Ukranian refugees
Hi, I hope this is the right place to put this. We put our name down to host some Ukranian refugees, now a couple from Kiev will be welcomed here (Birmingham) within the next few days, they are a young couple who plan to find work as soon as they can so they are not relying on charity for long. However they have had to…
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Cookware Pan Pans
Looking for advice on pan /frying pan In terms of what safe or well known brand . I been needing a new pan lately ( as I been learning to cook more ) But more am searching into pans more am botherd about buying a pan lol Why would supermarket have pans or why make pans if they have health risks So pans are supposed to be…
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Cheap (but decent) men's fleeces? Are Trespass any good?
I'm shopping around for a pullover fleece, and wondered if anyone knows of any cheap brands that have proven to be decent. I'd imagine temperature regulation / sweatiness is probably worse on cheaper fleeces, so wondered if anyone had found any good ones. I was considering Trespass, if anyone has experienced the quality on…
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Next M&S Furniture event?
Hi, Does anyone know, or could guess from previous years, when the next M&S Furniture event will be? I know there was one in May where if you bought two furniture items or more, or hit a certain amount you got a certain percentage off of furniture, but do they tend to do this type of thing at any other point during the…
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Sending sweets/biscuits etc to usa
Hi all, there's not been a post on this topic for a few years so thought I'd ask as this seems overly complex... Has anyone sent a parcel of sweets/chocolates/biscuits to the USA and what did you actually have to do? FedEx is my cheapest option but they're saying I absolutely need an fda prior notice form, for each item.…
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Should I wait 3 weeks
I have sourced a top deal for my wife's new tablet ( birthday gift ) should I get it now or wait until bank hol weekend when there is usually sales on. most places at the moment is coming up at £229 im getting a price of £190 on amazon for same spec new.
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Clothing Catalogue?
Is there such a thing nowadays? My aunt who is in her late 70s wants to buy some new clothes and wants a catalogue to browse through in her own time and I'm struggling to find any as it's all now online (that suits me but not my aunt). Anyone know of any, thank you.
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Recommended Heated Throw/Blanket
Thinking ahead for winter - what are your recommentdations for these heated throws? Lakelands look expensive, with the ones on Amazon being 40-50.
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Dining table / Dining set
Any recommendations for buying dining furniture that will last reasonably well without costing an arm and a leg? I've already checked out ebay and FB marketplace - nothing suitable there. Thanks.
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Good value but good rated heated gilet advice please
Hello everyone I hope your well ? Just looking for advice on a good value but good rated heated gilet to buy, I thought perhaps saves a bit on heating what with things as they are. I have googled but there is so many on the market it’s hard to choose, has anyone got one ? What brand ? Ect I will pop back in from time to…
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Cordless handheld vacuum cleaner?
Hi there, does anyone have any recommendations for a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner please? It will mainly be used for inside the car and for getting pet hair off the furniture. Ideally must have a decent run time of at least 20mins. Thanks in advance.
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how on earth do you write a review of a purchase on the IKEA website??
Bought something from IKEA that I'm not that impressed with and want to review it on the website. It currently has four 5 star reviews. I can see my purchase when I log in, there's an online receipt and everything but doesn't seem to be any way to submit a review for it. Can anyone help? I'm not sure if this is the correct…
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Vacuum Storage Bags
A friend gave me a Vacuum Storage Bag when I had to go away for a short time. I found it pretty good. My linen cupboard needs organised big time and these seem to be ideal for that; can you recommend the best brand and what I should be looking out for. For me the fiddly bit was closing the double seal and I could see…
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Parcel forwarding
Would like to buy a discontinued item but the only company I can find that has stock is the manufacturer and whilst the do do direct to consumer sales they dont ship to the UK :( Anyone know of a trustworthy parcel forwarding service in France or Germany? Its probably a one off requirement so dont want something with a…
