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Recommend a kettle please, nothing fancy, one that lasts
We need a new kettle and would prefer a 2 year guarantee as many of ours haven't lasted that long, but not essential. We have hard water but filter it. I want a cordless, probably 1.7 as that seems the norm. I like jug kettles as usually easier to pour. Our current Tefal has lid that comes right off, probably best to…
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Best Men's Electric Shaver?
Hi, I'm going shopping in the next few days for an electric shaver for my partner and am totally confused as to which one is good. My budget at the moment is up to £40 Are there any in Argos or Boots that men use that are good at getting a close shave without cutting and pulling and that are a decent shaver please? He…
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Karcher window washer
I want to buy a Karcher window Washer. It's for the inside of the windows and want it to be pretty lightweight. Also, (the most important point) I have small depth top openers on windows so need a smaller blade for these. Can anyone recommend a suitable model?
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Ikea sale
I am after 2 wardrobe carcasses from Ikea, and maybe some internal fittings. They are not in the sale, but does anyone know whether they maybe in the local sale items in Southampton? It is not worth a special trip unless they are!!!
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Gaming PC?
I'm looking to buy a gaming PC for a 9 year old (I know at that age, I was happy with a pack of Crayola and some colouring books! :rotfl:) She's heavily into Minecraft so need a PC that would be capable of running that but also don't really want to break the bank. Does anyone have any suggestions for an entry level (or…
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small tin primer paint
just need a smallish tin for a door,have looked in main diy stores , but they all big ones any idea where i can get small one from thanks
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HELP! Diamond buying?!
Hello, I'm looking to buy a pair of Diamond Stud earrings for my partner for Christmas. My budget isnt huge (around £300 or so), but I've never bought diamonds before and I'm not entirely sure where to look or what to look for. I'm trying to really get the biggest carat weight and best clarity that I can for my money, set…
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Import duty or fees for books from U.S to U.k?
Hopefully most appropriate place to ask, I'm looking at buying 20 to 30 books, some new some used from the U.S and having them sent to me in the U.K. I have looked everywhere and jsut want a straight forward answer at this point how exactly the import duty works here. I was under the impression books were exempt but still…
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Trolley the same as Tesco delivery drivers?
Hi I need a sack barrow the same as the Tesco delivery drivers use with the slide down tote hook to keep the boxes in place. Any ideas? I found one but it was £200 so was looking for something a bit cheaper if possible . Thanks everyone
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Vegan chocolate?
Looking for a nice box of vegan chocolates preferably under £15 to give as a present. Not seen too many and not sure what they taste like so recommendations would be good.
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Sat Nav verses hands free phone kit
I am starting a new job where I will have to commute to work by car. At the moment I am reliant on looking up routes beforehand and trying to memorize them, which is OK on the more straightforward routes, except when there is a diversion I am unfamiliar with in place. Also my car is an older model so does not have hands…
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Boutique office chair
Has anyone got this chair and is this chair as bad as people say about sliding off? It will be used just for sitting at my PC and I will be considering getting matching bar stools for the kitchen Thanks https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SPZGTWN/ref=twister_B07SPJVF46?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Plain cake to decorate
Hi I'm looking for somewhere that sells plain iced cakes to decorate myself. Does anyone know if anywhere other than M and S? Ideally I'd like a couple of different sizes so I can tier them. Many thanks :)
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Ultra-fine silk embroidery thread
Please can anyone suggest where I might be able to buy this? It needs to be the really fine sort (not quite human hair thin, but close!), either silk or synthetic. Colour not important. Many thanks.
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Storage for Special Baubles
We have some special baubles and ornaments. I was thinking about putting them each in their own Chinese container with a label but I think some of them won't fit, and some of containers will be too large. Can anyone suggest anything else, relatively cheap that I could use? Potentially plastic boxes but the ones I saw…
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Nina Ricci
Hi All, My wife has asked me to buy this for Christmas (red bottle), where is the best place to purchase it? She said Boots but it's always quite pricey.
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Finding out if jewellery is real. Auction?
Has anyone any experience of taking items of costume jewellery to an auction. I have a lot of costume jewellery Ive picked up at various charity shops and also boxes of stuff I have been left by an aunt. None of it is to my taste but I'm reluctant to just give it away or Ebay it as I'm not sure if any of it is worth…
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Kindle for a child?
My grandson is an avid reader, my daughter has asked I buy him a kindle for Xmas. I’ve never owned a kindle so I don’t know much about them. Is this the best for a child? He’s 8 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07741S7Y8?!!!!!experevi-21&ascsub!!!!!1401480&th=1&psc=1 I’m thinking a great battery life is really important &…
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Affodable photography?
I want to be able to continue to use my old film camera: it gives me rather better pictures than I have been able to get from any kind of digital camera. So can anyone suggest an affordable way to do this? Buying a film locally costs me eight pounds, then having it developed another eight. Sixteen pounds for 24 pictures is…
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Freesat tv
Hi,I am looking for a 32 inch tv with built in freesat ?
