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Reliable steam iron
Can anyone please recommend a steam iron to me. It doesnt have to be fancy. It needs to be 1. relatively light 2. have a comfortable handle ( some i've seen have the steam shot button under the handle in a very awkward place. 3. Flex not to get in the way when ironing 4. easy to clean / hard to burn soleplate 5. a long (…
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Does anyone have a paint sprayer?
I'm thinking of getting a paint sprayer as I have an developed an obsession with watching the furniture restorers online and they make it look so easy but its probably only easy after you have done it a few dozen times. Ive also seen people spray painting internal doors and walls and it seems to look fast and a perfect…
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WINE
I want to get into drinking wine as it is a more grown up drink and when I am holiday especially all inclusive usually at dinner the only option for alcohol is beer which i dont like or wine. I did try it about 15 years ago bit i thought they all tasted of vinegar. . I have been trying some out and like the roses so far. I…
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Expandable tiered microwave racks
I’m just about to downsize to a place with a much smaller kitchen where storage will be at a premium. There is an alcove (possibly where the original boiler was) where my microwave can tuck in on top of the worktop. The space (to the ceiling) feels like wasted space so I’m looking at a 3 tiered rack which would provide a…
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Condensing/heat pump tumble dryers
How well do heat pump dryers work in terms of removing moisture from the discharged air? Just to give you the background, my parents have an ageing Hotpoint Condensing dryer which is (thankfully) about to give up the ghost. It’s never been any good since the day they had it and they’ve had an ongoing problem with…
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mens long dressing gown
have been looking for full length one , but no luck, only short or mid length ones online in main shops. any advice recommmendations welcome. thanks
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Recommendations for office chairs discounts
I need to replace my home office chair.I'm thinking of going to shops such as John Lewis (others?) where I can physically try and seat on them. Then I would like to find the same brand/model at a cheaper price, maybe online. I can spend up to £150.Any suggestions? Thanks.
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IPL price tracking
I want to buy an IPL hair removal system. The one that has come recommended is a Braun pro5. These supposedly have an rrp of £600 but usually on offer for £300-350. I have been told that they will drop down to £260. Is there a way to check if they have been this cheap and how do I best track to be able to purchase at the…
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Drill help please.
My husband is not pleased! I want a drill for my birthday and he is trembling at the the thought of what damage I may do with it. However I only want it to use on ceramics to put holes in plates and cups (dont ask). Now I read that to do this I need to make sure I have 'diamond drill bits'? He has told me to choose a drill…
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Toiletries / scents for teens
I havent bought gifts in these categories for decades so am well out of the loop...... I'd like to buy a gift for a young girl about to be 13. Can those in the know tell me what is popular these days ( brands , smells , types etc) Thanks
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Cheap postage stamps
An advert for55% off postage stamps keeps popping up on Facebook. It offers 80 2nd class stamps (barcoded) for £25.90. Is it safe to buy them?
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Buying "art" (ebay).....
Not quite sure where to put this, so I'll try here. I'm looking at (buying) pictures to hang on walls in the new place. I've never bought "art" before, I got the prompt from wandering around B&Q on the look out for junior hacksaws and drills, and seeing an art aisle. and thinking...."yeah.....", but not seeing anything…
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electric toothbrush?
hi all, im looking to buy a electric toothbrush and i noticed a lot of oral-b products are on sale. the oral- pro series 1 is for sale at boots, morrisons and sainsbury's for £35 (down from £60). but morrisons has the oral-b pro 1 680, online for £20 (down from £60). other than the design, is there any difference between…
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Plastic Bag sealer
I've been buying poo bags to dispose of my cat's "gifts" (from all exits), but pondering that I could use the bags that my frozen veg comes in if I could seal them once filled (they don't have handles and aren't long enough to tie). Good/bad idea? Any recommendations? I'm thinking no to a vacuum sealer because it would be…
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Wide slot toaster
Hello. Can anyone please recommend a toaster with very WIDE slots! I’ve done so much research to get one that takes bread doorsteps but then read that actually, they’re not that wide at all! (Dualit!). Don’t mind the cost as long as those slots are wide! Thank you
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Label printer with reasonably-priced refills?
My Dymo 1000Plus label maker has just died, and I'm looking for something to replace it with something similar, which has reasonably-priced replacement labels. I already have a Niimbot D110 label printer, but this will only print small labels, and I frequently need to use labels which are 7-10cm long. Does anyone have…
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Should i replace my fridge
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and i wanted some advice. Recently, I’ve been considering replacing my fridge because of growing concerns about fire safety, specifically related to the plastic backing on many models. After researching the issue, I found that the plastic backing on older or certain budget fridges could…
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Glasses online description.
I bought 2 pairs of glasses from the online seller, Goggles4u. These were purchased some years ago and are no longer online. I have tried the chat thing on their site but did not get the answer I was looking for. The measurements of the glasses frame. I am aware that the temple size length, the total width, and the nose…
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Looking for some advice re coffee machines?
I'm looking to buy a coffee machine for someone who lives for Starbucks cold ice lattes but not wanting to spend crazy money, ideally under £100, is this possible? I know nothing at all about coffee, iced coffees or coffee machines, so any advice would be much welcomed.
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Bedlinen/Bed sheets
I'm after recommendations for nice / good quality (very subjective I realise) white bedlinen: fitted sheet, 2 or 4 pillow cases, duvet cover. Unfortunately the purchase will have to be online and can only go to £75 top tops. Can't trust Amazon reviews and even M&S and QVC don't escape bad write ups.
