Information and Advice on Housing and Living
With the essentials costing more and more each year, it is no longer good enough just to buy fuel and home furnishings without any thought. Here is some information and advice we have collected on owning, renting, selling and housekeeping through the years.
Buying a house
There are many issues surrounding the decision on how, or even whether, to buy a house.
Selling a house
We twice put ourselves in the position of DIY conveyancers. There are distinct advantages to being 'in charge' of everything, but preparation is everything! You also might like some pointers on how to sell a house privately.
It's sometimes much more convenient and suitable to rent a place, but you need to be careful!
Running a washing machine
Want to know how much it costs to run a washing machine? This javascript application may help: Washing Machine Costs
DIY
B & Q Have you thought about having the great DIY superstore deliver your goods? Read on first...
Cheap ways to clear outside drains
11 May 2013
Background WARNING: This is gross, I mean revolting disgusting horrible. Do not read if squeamish. John was a wee bit alarmed to notice ...
Getting an opening: remove an internal wall!
01 Mar 2013
Knocking down an internal wall can be a great way to make your living space seem a lot larger. Making that decision needs to be taken only ...
Giving up Caffeine
29 Dec 2012Day 76: 10 March 2013 Breaking news, I've resorted to buying decaf tea bags (Yorkshire). They don't taste right, somehow, but I'm strangely ...
More For Sale
11 Sep 2012
American Radio Flyer SUV-version Little Red Wagon Imari style plate 2. Imari Style Plate 3. Lots of Unicef "Child of" plates. ...
How Good are Low Energy CFL Spotlights?
14 Nov 2011
We have had all sorts of problems with a pair of B&Q low-energy kitchen lights that we bought back in February 2011. To save other people ...
How to choose a new Family Shower?
22 May 2011
If you are faced with the prospect of choosing a new shower unit for your family bathroon, then this may be for you! Our main shower room ...
Home Design Software
06 May 2011
A decent home design software package can save you a lot of time, money and effort when you are considering making changes to your home interior ...
What is the most eco-friendly way to launder clothes?
30 Apr 2011
Yeah yeah, I know, quite boring, but if you want to be a good eco-freak you need to think about the environmental impact of all your activities ...
Vaseline and Silicone Sealant: good for... Draughtproofing!
11 Feb 2011If you live in an older property with window or door frames that are a bit warped, then standard draughtproofing materials may be unsuitable ...
UK Crime Maps for England and Wales
02 Feb 2011Crime maps for England and Wales are now available at www.police.uk. All you have to do is enter your postcode. There is also a version for ...
USB Wireless Weather Forecaster
31 Dec 2010
Here's a USB Wireless Weather Forecaster for £70 from Maplin, and their Instruction PDF. The manufacturer is Fine Offset Electronics ...
Loake men's shoes
20 Dec 2010
These Loake shoes are from Pond's Shoes in Norwich (at Castle Meadow) and were half price at £50. They have a smooth sole which is quite ...
Want a Simple, Tasty Biscuit Recipe?
29 Aug 2010
These are called Fork Biscuits Ingredients: 50g caster sugar 115g margarine/butter (softened) grated orange/lemon rind 140g self-raising ...
A Great Deal from Sainsbury's? Don't Drink to THAT!
05 Apr 2010
Here's an offer from Sainsbury's you can possibly refuse - bottles of cider, usually £1.54, or THREE FOR £5! Wait a moment, doesn ...
Chris Roach Polycarbonate Supplies
02 Apr 2010Chris Roach Trade & Retail Plastics in Magdalen Road, Norwich, have an online price list: Polycarbonate Sheet Prices The listed prices ...
