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Domestic vacuum packer machine
Anyone have any reviews on the above. Thinking of buying one for my son as he freezes lots of his fish and game
Vileda All Purpose Cloth
Does anyone seen it being sold at supermarket/ highstreet? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vileda-Sunsplash-Purpose-Cloth-Pack/dp/B00TE2ECCC?ref_=ast_sto_dp Been to Sainsburys, Asda, Poundstretcher, Homebase. i can't find it.
Buying an iPad - wait for Black Friday?
We are buying an iPad and am busy looking to see about any deals I never normally purchase any big ticket items and the last time we splurged was on a £250 tv in 2015. Is there a cashback site I should use? Should I wait for Black Friday? Anything else I should consider? Thank you
Thrifty Idea Needed In Car Music
Changed my car recently and the car is great but has a knackered old radio in it that doesn't work. One of my great pleasures is listening to music I like in the car. I don't even bother with the radio, I have all my music on a USB stick. In my old car I could just plug that into the radio and play it. This car doesn't…
14" Laptop - any ideas
I'm looking for a new laptop (either 13" or 14") but needs to be small enough and light weight as i travel a lot. I've seen one, HP Pavillion but to be honest i have no idea if it's worth the money. Anyone got any recommendations?!
I wana buy a watch
I wana buy a mechanical watch. The best is Swiss watches
Aquabeads help
Was looking to buy the Aquabeads merry go round set however does anyone know if we need the starter set first. I'm told we need a pen to make aquabeads but there doesn't appear to be one in this set.
Raincoat suggestions?
I’m fed up of my current raincoat/jacket that has a hood that falls over my face every time I wear it, especially when it’s raining! Cant see a thing and forever pushing it back only for it to slop forward again soaking my face and running down my neck. Padded for winter would be great and definitely waterproof. I’m a guy…
Bluetooth earbuds
Hubby is buying me some wireless earbuds for Xmas. These will be used with my iphone 8 plus I can't use the current generation of Airpods as they fall out of my ears - I understand there are some new ones coming out with rubber tips, but I don't know when this will be. Does anyone have any recommendations on which ones to…
Microwave oven bargains
I neef a new basic microwave. Has to be simple to use or my husband won't cope! Preferably 900 watt. Anyone know of any bargains or discount codes?
What mattress do you have? Looking for recommendations
I'm in need of a new mattress. I'm looking for a medium firmness, pocket spring one and I sleep hot so I want to avoid memory foam but latex is OK. I know all mattresses settle a little but I am wanting to avoid one that has deep dips where we sleep after only a few months or even years. I've been tempted by the Which?…
One Way Window Privacy Film
Has anyone done this recently and could recommend somewhere online to purchase from? Thanks
Dishwasher Advice
My dishwasher gave out on me last week. Thought it would be easy to buy one. After reading several reviews about Bosch, I was put off. However, have considered buying a Neff, but can't find a review for the NEFF S44E43SOGB.(semi-integrated) I cant buy a fully integrated as I would have to replace the housing unit which I…
Is there a coffee machine that makes no acidic coffee?
Hello! I am looking for a home machine to make coffee but I don't like the acidic coffee that most of them do, is there an alternative? Thanks!
Jewellery Quarter Birmingham: Having a gem stone set into a ring
I am wondering if anyone can suggest a competent, quality jeweller in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter who is able to set 2 gem stones into two separate gold rings suitable to be worn by a man. I've had the stones for a few years & would now like to have them set into rings & I'd like to select a design myself. Some years…
Smart men shoes for fat feet, not wide
Hello! Where can I get shoes for fat feet, not just wide? The foot does not go into the shoes as the height of the gap of the shoe is too narrow. Any idea?
Which Washing Machine or Washer Dryer Brand to buy - Too many to choose from?!!
Be grateful for anyone (particularly appliance maintenance / repair personnel) who has recommendation(s) purchasing Washing Machine / Washer Dryer & / or advice pls? BACKGROUND: Had an excellent AEG L75480WD washer dryer for 6yrs & 1 month which decided to pack up suddenly (stopped mid wash cycle, found with no lights on,…
Leather repair
Hello does anyone here have experience repairing leather? My sofa is starting to wear down and it's lost a lot of its colour. Can it be saved or is it time to buy a new one?
Have an earring made
I know this sounds silly but I have lost an earring and I am devastated. I have had these earrings for around 20 years and they were a gift from my parents. I have turned my home upside down looking for it but to no avail so I would like to have a replacement made to match the one remaining earring. They are made from 18ct…
Best value or best quality Chinos
Any suggestions for the best value or best quality chinos?

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