I am thinking of vacating the flat I live in, which I own, and renting it out. However, I am wondering whether it is better to rent it furnished, semi-furnished or unfurnished. Are there any pros and...
When we got our log burner in we used paving stones for a hearth it's starting to look grubby now didn't help spilling candle wax on it what can I use to clean it...
You'll be bored of me by next June because I'm going to need LOTS of inspiration............ I'm helping to organise the wedding of two good friends. Unfortunately, we now have significant budgetary...
No idea what section to put this in so it's going here. Will it be dark by 7.30pm on 25th Oct, I know the clocks will go back that weekend but for the life of me I can't think if we'll have darkness....
Looking for ideas to get my daughter to 'lighten up'. She has only just turned 8 and is in Year 3 but is taking her school work far too seriously. Tonight she has been in tears because she can't find...
Just started a project, in which I need to design a product for the Brazilian population, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any different ways to contact Brazilian people....
We have a bumper crop this year - the oval red sort, very pretty. I know they're sour, but can I use them in desserts? Making jelly sounds like a pain, and it's such a shame to leave them to go to...
Trying to find a good recipe, can anyone recommend? Two recipes we've tried so far say they make around 24 cakes but I seriously doubt that they're using full size cake cases as we can only get about...
I was just watching tv when a british man was talking and explained he liked a certain restaurant for it's ambience but he didn't say it like that he said it like "ombionce" in a french accent and i...
This is a really tragic story and very sad that a little girl's life has been lost, but are they right to start a campaign against banning cords on blinds? As parents we all have a responsibility to...
I've tried making a Madeira cake this morning, but it hasn't risen at all. The cake is basically the same height as the mixture was when I put it in the oven. What did I do wrong? I've just eaten some...
Has this year been a bumper year for runner beans?As a non gardener,i planted out 100 beans on one side of my garden,and another 100 on the other side I started them off 3 weeks apart so they did not...
I met someone while traveling. We were into each other but the circumstances did not allow us to exchange numbers or addresses. We met in front of a building while he was waiting for someone and he...
I have just started out studying health and nutrition, and just wanted to know if there were any useful books around that would help me learn. I'm also looking for audio books so I can listen to the...
is there anyone there with suggestions as to how to treat jet lag. i would pay good money for a foolproof treatment. i am going to be travelling west, 7 time zones and just know that when it comes to...
I'm doing a bit of research for a talk that I am doing. I wondered if any of you would mind answering a few quick questions for me, please. 1. Do you have a Will? 2. If the answer to Q1 is "no"; any...
