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  • Thanks to Blue Elephant, Raksha and Hobson's Choice. The only printer I've owned came free with the first computer I bought years ago and was a Lexmark. I couldn't believe how much ink it used and it became a bit of an ornament!

    I almost bought a Kodak today but, as I said, the news article stopped me in my tracks. There's no point in trying to be more sensible with my money at home if I'm going to continue to spend it on things for work.
  • Confuzzled
    Confuzzled Posts: 2,323 Forumite
    Re the Homefront chocolate coloured heated throw from Amazon, I've had two control units fail on me since I bought the throw two months ago. The first simply went dead during use. The second, there was a pop, a flash and a burnt electrics smell as I switched it on - a bit alarming!

    But the distributor's customer service is excellent and a replacement control unit is on its way - let's hope it's third time lucky.

    I bought a second throw shortly after the first and gifted it. The recipient has had it for about 7 weeks and has not had any problems.

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    i'm so glad i saw this, i only used mine twice before it stopped working, one thing though i cannot for the life of me unplug it from the connection at the corner of the blanket so how could i affix a replacement part? i shall contact them tomorrow, i've been dreading it thinking i would have to fight for it... to be honest if it happens to me twice i'd ask for my money back, here's hoping your third one styas working
  • Katiepillow
    Katiepillow Posts: 22 Forumite
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    edited 30 October 2011 at 11:54PM
    Does anybody have any tips on how to make a room less moist? I get condensation on my windows every morning, and just found a throw pillow that'd fallen into the gap between my bed and the wall (the north facing external wall) and it was completely mouldy

    It's rented accomodation..so nothing permanent.. and I have been opening the windows in the morning.. to try and get rid of the condensation (we also don't have the heating on overnight.. just for 2 hours in the evening and early morning on the lowest setting)

    Ugh..really gross :(

    edit: also preferably cheap..naturally :p
  • Thanks Suki1964

    I have a feeling I'm going to become a permanent fixture on here. :)

    Because of all the great tips on here I've just stapled a booklet together made out of scrap paper to write a list in. I'm learning already. :rotfl:


    My problem is that I've got stacks of scrap paper that I've saved, but now I write my notes on my phone, and don't know what to do with all this paper that I've saved over the years.

    The kids have pads that a local school was throwing out 5 years ago, and we still have enough to last a few years.

    I do most things digitally, so spare paper is only fit for recycling for me now.

    I don't have a fire, so I can't make bricks out of them either.
  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,739 Forumite
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    Does anybody have any tips on how to make a room less moist? I get condensation on my windows every morning, and just found a throw pillow that'd fallen into the gap between my bed and the wall (the north facing external wall) and it was completely mouldy

    It's rented accomodation..so nothing permanent.. and I have been opening the windows in the morning.. to try and get rid of the condensation (we also don't have the heating on overnight.. just for 2 hours in the evening and early morning on the lowest setting)

    Ugh..really gross :(

    edit: also preferably cheap..naturally :p

    Nasty! You really need to get it sorted as living in a mouldy environment is really bad for your health.

    Only one real solution and that is a de-humidifier. Not cheap (mine was about £70) but well worth it.

    Everybody on here who has got one swears by them and say it was money well spent. (they also help to dry washing by keeping the air dry)

    Hope that helps :)
  • springdreams
    springdreams Posts: 3,623 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler Car Insurance Carver! Home Insurance Hacker! Xmas Saver!
    Will catch up with posts soon I promise :)

    Just a quickie - the maiden/clothes horse has given up having been a bit bent out of shape for a while. Don't want a pulley system or anything, Does anyone have any recommendations for a sturdy clothes horse that doesn't cost a fortune?

    TIA xx

    My best investment was a minky indoor rotary drier. They are recommended for caravanning / camping, however, I put mine up in the lounge. It takes 2 full loads of washing easily, and you can peg your washing up. I got mine from Tesco for £30. It is like this one:

    http://www.ecowashinglines.co.uk/minky-freestanding-rotary-airer
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  • tugrin
    tugrin Posts: 466 Forumite
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    Katiepillow - a dehumidifier definitely. Look on ebay and dont get one that is too tiny but do get one if you possibly can afford it, think of it as a health investment as well as one for the house.
    debt free 2021 at current DMP rate[/COLOR] (probably be in an old peoples home by then)
  • i bought the biggest and best dehumidifier i could afford , it was money well spent, its a godsend
  • Morning all. I love this thread & have picked up some really useful tips & ideas. Try to join in but am still quite new but pass on anything I think may be useful.

    Need a bit of help today if at all possible please. Seeing the snow
    America on the news this morning :eek::eek::eek: has reminded me I need to "invest" in a snow shovel as I really struggled last year & they had all sold out so going to little ironmongers today to get one. Also reminded me I should get some wind-up torches (have a big battery one but not very mse buying MAAAAASSSSIVVEE batteries). Everyone on here seems very knowledgeable about these so any tips?

    Thanks.
  • *miaomiao*
    *miaomiao* Posts: 340 Forumite
    edited 31 October 2011 at 3:19PM
    Does anybody have any tips on how to make a room less moist? I get condensation on my windows every morning, and just found a throw pillow that'd fallen into the gap between my bed and the wall (the north facing external wall) and it was completely mouldy

    It's rented accomodation..so nothing permanent.. and I have been opening the windows in the morning.. to try and get rid of the condensation (we also don't have the heating on overnight.. just for 2 hours in the evening and early morning on the lowest setting)

    Ugh..really gross :(

    edit: also preferably cheap..naturally :p

    I would call your LL or LA (follow up with a written letter) detailing the fact that the flat, although you heat it and allow for air circulation by regularly opening the windows, has a problem with condensation. I would ask them if they would consider purchasing a dehumidifier as it is an investment against damp and could be left with the property. You may also want to check you haven't actually got rising damp as this can complicate the humidity issue! Good luck!

    You might be lucky, but if not do purchase a dehumidifier yourself. It is an investment in your heating bill at least!
    :A Thanks to all the lovely people who contribute their advice! :A
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