I noticed last season that most of the roses in my garden are sending up long shoots and only producing little flowers and not the blooms they should be. I've been told that they have reverted, but...
I carry a lot of static and daily get static shocks, usually off my car, but also off other people, the cat etc. I tend to "kill" technology and so far I have zapped two digital cameras and a...
They have changed the log on format and now after I enter my email address and password it opens up on a blank screen with an icon on the top left corner showing a rectangle with a square, circle and...
I like gardening, but never seem sucessful in keeping it tidy. I can't get out there every day, particulary at this time of year, so I spend a couple of hours out there when I get the chance. Can more...
I'm looking after a friend's budgie which gets a bit neglected in the family and it only seems to have millet to eat. I used to have one but it is a long time ago and I have forgotten what they eat. I...
Is there a maximum number of days one can work legally and what are the rules around taking breaks please? I would like to work my normal hours in less days, but need to check out if that's possible....
I bought a new GPS, but when I plugged the lead into the cigarette lighter, it blew the fuse for the cigarette lighter.. My previous GPS didn't give me any problems. This happened, even when the lead...
I watch very little TV and know nothing about Sky. Ok, so about 6 years ago my ex-partner had Sky installed on some cheapy deal and didn't pay for a package. I never bothered with it until today, when...
Hi, I have an N reg Volvo 440 ES, The heating on the driver's seat has packed up, although the passenger side works. The main fuse is fine and someone has suggested that there might be another fuse,...
My friend has just moved into a flat which has been empty for a few months and is a bit damp. there are a lot of tiny flies about, particularly on the windowsill where they seem to by dying off. They...
A friend told me of a recent tv programme about food and weight loss. It was a long programme which exploded myths about slow metabolism etc. Apparently they talked about some research by two women...
I know nothing about wines but keep hearing about the benefits of red wine and I am very happy to have a glass in the evening. I thought I heard that Chilean wines are the "healthiest" - is this true?...
I have had my cat for a few years and always had a problem feeding her. I give her sachet food, which she is very interested in, and maybe eats a little of, but will often just lick and leave. It then...
Is is ok to replace headlight bulbs on old cars with modern brighter bulbs? We have an N reg Volvo and an M reg Vauxhall Frontera. If we can then what would be the best bulbs to get. please? Also the...
A friend has had a review of his fixed term morgage and is now going with a new lender. His solicitor is charging for a new set of searches, registration fees etc as if it is a house purchase. surely...
A couple of times on the radio I have heard a terrible marching band which is off- key / off-time, but is hilarious to listen to. A "Les Dawson" of the marching bands. Does anyone know what the band...
I understand that people can run their diesel cars on vegetable oil (which makes them "greener" and of course cheaper to run), but if they do they can be in trouble for avoiding fuel tax. They must...
Hi, please can you tell me what people mean when they say they have started an Internet business? I am assuming that they don't just mean that they have opened their existing business to customers on...
