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Cheap distilled / deionised water - where to buy?
I'm looking for shops in the UK that sell inexpensive deionised / distilled water, if anyone has any recommendations? I used to buy mine from Wilko, and the only ones I can seem to find now are DIY chains selling Carplan, which is vastly overpriced. I've tried B+M, Poundland, Home Bargains (albeit a smaller town store) and…
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100 guests for lunch
Hi all,Andrew and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary in August. We're throwing a lunch party for family and friends in our garden. Any ideas for buying booze/what to serve and where to hire glasses and crockery?
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Recommendations please buying a European sized 140 x 200 pocket sprung bed
I have an Ikea European sized bed 140 x 200mm. Unfortunately my mattress (inherited) is a standard UK double so space around the edges. I have now decided to buy a new mattress for it. Ikea no longer do a pocket sprung EC size so I have to look elsewhere. Can anyone recommend an online company they have used to purchase…
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Free Standing Fridge Freezer
Haven’t been here in a while but think my frost free fridge freezer is on the way out. It’s 12 years old and our milk has suddenly started to go off really quick. A temp adjust button is jammed, the light hasn’t worked for years either. Are there any deals/discounts to be aware of? Used to be able to see before buying them…
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Clothes steamer vs vertical steam iron.
Hi all.Generally speaking, considering all else is equal, does the vertical steam function of a steam iron work better than a garment steamer if the specifications for the iron are more powerful than the steamer or does the garment steamer perform better due it being a dedicated garment steamer?For example, a garment…
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Online tile companies
I need both floor and wall tiles, there's a few online companies that are reasonably priced but the reviews are mixed. Can anyone recommend a particular company?
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has anyone lease a smart phone from raylo and if so how was your experience?
hi has anyone leasted a phone from raylo and if so can you tell me how your experience with raylo was/is?
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ticking clock
i'm looking for a wall clock that ticks all of them i see online are silent i want a 1 that ticks, anyone got any links
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Seat cushion for egg chair - double size
I've been given a double egg chair for my garden but it has no seat cushion - does anyone know where I can buy a replacement from please? All the searches I've done online only show me options for the regular size egg chair, not the double.
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New food processor
I need a new food processor, my Kenwood finally gave up the ghost. Don't want to spend £100s but need one with lots of different functions including making dough, chopping veg, making smoothies & soups. I'm open about brands & budget is around £100-£150.
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Double Stroller anyone had either of these
Looking for a double stroller that will be used occasionally for my twin gran kids anyone any experience in these 2, Not looking to spend silly money when likely be used 2 - 3 times a month max Red Kite Push Me Dubl - https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4039314?clickPR=plp:5:7 and Joie Aire Double…
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Primed MDF skirt boards
Hi everyone, I'm currently renovating my house and my painter told me to use pre-primed MDF skirting boards but I'm don't really know what he means. Want to buy this MDF skirt board but I don't know if it's pre-primed. Does the white mean it is primed or is it just the color of the MDF? And after we need to paint it... Do…
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Copper pan lining
Any Chefs out there will experience of copper pans who could help me answer this. Was just about to buy myself my first copper pan and had intended to get one with stainless-steel lining, this is intended to be used as a daily workhorse so the robustness of stainless against tin seemed like a good idea. However I am now…
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Ebac washing macines
My Bosch washing machine has died. . I have had a look at it and it appears to be the drum bearings. Light use over many years . spare parts available can I be bothered to repair ? Anyway looking around for a replacement. There are the cheap and nasty sub 300 . It will hardly get used. Looking for something else...........…
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Waterstones Double/Triple Points
Hi all, last year (and previous years) Waterstones offered their double/triple points promos on both May Bank Holiday weekends. The first May one didn’t happen this year so I’m wondering if there is one planned for the coming Bank Holiday weekend (25 - 27 May). Anyone in the know? I have a wish list of books I want to buy…
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Need recommendations for which vacuum cleaner to buy please.
I have a G-tech at the moment which I love and use for my stair carpet and rugs but I want to buy another for my laminate floors. My needs are- cordless, lightweight and with a nozzle I can put on the end of the tube so I can get down into the nooks and crannies behind furniture and behind my couch without having to keep…
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Copper frying pans
Are there any chefs out there who could suggest which decent quality copper pans to buy? Don't mind spending a bit as will probably only buy once in my lifetime. However have looked at Mauviel pans and they are so extremely expensive that I would be frightened to use them.
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Comfortable slip-on trainers to wear without socks
Hello, for whatever reason I always seem to reach for my old ugly Crocs when heading out, and I’m after an alternative that looks a bit better. Have just seen the Literides and they’re really appealing because they seem to be the usual Croc material (ie super breathable and no fabric) but look a bit more like a regular…
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Car rental in Germany
Heading over to Germany next month and thinking about hiring a car while there. Just bit worried about insurance etc. Anyone have any experience/tips?
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Mens jogging / tracksut bottoms that are NOT skinny? Do they still exist?
Could anyone please direct me to an online shop where I can buy some new joggers for my OH please, that are not made to fit drainpipes!! He's 6ft and quite a big bloke so just wants "normal" fitting jogging pants, but all the jogging pants that are around now seem to be the skinny leg type that are aimed at the teenagers…
