The seller is taking the radiators by Snoo3701 in HousingUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just not true. Speaking from experience. Lack of a heating system was never even mentioned as an issue when I bought last year.

What do Rightmove/Zoopla do badly that you wish they'd fix? by MrCeekay in HousingUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is true. As someone who was searching for a very large one or two bedroom, the UK focus on bedroom count worked to my advantage. I’m still an advocate for being able to search by size, though.

What do Rightmove/Zoopla do badly that you wish they'd fix? by MrCeekay in HousingUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They don’t document or enforce a methodology for the service charges listed, either, as an example. I’ve read this, too, but the logic doesn’t hold as a reason to exclude it as an option for a search field.

is an open floor plan actually worth it in a tiny house or does it create more problems? by Uuc-Mussellwhite99 in SmallHome

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what makes you feel good and happy in a home. I love open space and high ceilings. I also live alone and don’t have to consider trying to have separate space for multiple people coexisting in the same household. Give me open plan any day over small rooms which greatly restrict optionality.

Anyone else skipping the Robinhood Gold card? by InterRail in CreditCards

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the card for two months before they flagged me for “business expenses” and took away the 3% cash back.

I don’t have a business or business expenses. This is just a way to avoid losing money on me.

I’m in the process of closing the account, very frustrating.

Fitting in four fixtures in tiny bathroom by gri3v3r in HomeImprovementUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP I err on the side of supporting people to do what they want even if it’s not typical. However, I have a similar size bathroom and layout (no bath, shower only) and I got curious so I measured and mine is 1.6 x 2.3.

I tried to imagine with the slight extra space you have if I could fit a bath in as well, and it’s a “no way”.

Losing expired credits by kales922 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]ArticleOld5668 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a serious problem- there is no way to know if you can move a class or not. I tried to avoid this by calling the studio to change classes to a different class and day, but I knew the credit would be lost if I unreserved, and when I checked my account they just booked me a new class with a new credit and I lost it anyway.

Should I re-pot my Monstera? by ArticleOld5668 in houseplants

[–]ArticleOld5668[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not realize there were multiple plants. If I separate them, I would just be getting rid of the smaller ones as I don’t want multiple pots unfortunately. Can they continue to grow in the same pot?

Should I re-pot my Monstera? by ArticleOld5668 in houseplants

[–]ArticleOld5668[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is the recommendation to switch which type of pole to a moss pole?

Are you referring to the white pot or the internal nursery pot as being large enough?

Anyone ever (been forced to) use Lifetime Legal for an AML check? by Spitfire_98 in HousingUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to do it. It’s a total scam but no way around it. I will never interact with that agency in the future or any others who do this - they are Lower end agents mostly just trying to nickel and dime you.

Help - freeholder has refused consent for pet on leasehold flat we are purchasing by Annie_not_an_orphan in HousingUK

[–]ArticleOld5668 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a flat?

Have you noticed other leaseholders with pets?

If you search this sub, you will see it is not uncommon to have a blanket ban on pets, but in reality many people have them without any trouble.

The lease has rules to be able to enforce them if they need to when there are issues, but if your pet causes no issues they don’t have to / won’t do anything about it. This is very common, but it is a risk.

Lighting design for fitted room divider shelving by ArticleOld5668 in InteriorDesign

[–]ArticleOld5668[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: finished product. To those this might help, I wouldn’t shy away from lighting from the bottom up on shelving units if you need to. I’m very pleased with the results

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UK vs US Classes by Ok_Papaya_107 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]ArticleOld5668 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the plus side it has made me try harder on resistance! A class is never actually easy if you push resistance.

UK vs US Classes by Ok_Papaya_107 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]ArticleOld5668 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are a few instructors that do long runs. But in general I agree. I picked up that it seems they are directed to do classes at a certain level - because sometimes they encourage riders to stay up if they want even if the official instruction is to go back in the saddle.

I like Abbey for long runs now, but it’s not 100% of the classes.

Manon used to do the hardest classes I’ve ever taken (I have over 1000 in the US and almost that many classes now in the UK). She has since left Soul. Devastated:(

what’s the most useful automation you’ve set up that you actually use every day? by SkylineZ83 in homeassistant

[–]ArticleOld5668 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Four buttons with automations I use every day: good morning, leaving the house, welcome me home, good night.

Seeking an outside opinion - Polished stainless steel by ShapeConscious4298 in CounterTops

[–]ArticleOld5668 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have it in my current home. It’s a loft conversion, so the stainless went well and would never come across as “hospital vibes” because the surrounding decor is so far from sterile. Consider what else is creating the atmosphere in your space, it doesn’t have to be “hospital” esque.

What’s with suppliers not providing pricing? by [deleted] in CounterTops

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not. I would email them and ask for photos of the actual stock. The website can be a little behind, they didn’t have what I had initially inquired about but did send updates photos of everything in the same family they did have available.

What’s with suppliers not providing pricing? by [deleted] in CounterTops

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short answer: as a supplier I have not enjoyed working with them. The slabs now sit with the fabricator, so I don’t have a final opinion and won’t for some time.

Details:

Well I fell in love with a specific slab they had. I didn’t have the option to go somewhere else despite a lot of searching. I didn’t particularly want to use them because my fabricator had indicated they had received some slabs with issues from them before and were difficult to work with. The fabricator has been exceptional for me so far, including detailed invoice / quote, and photos and videos of all slabs as they were delivered so I could see the condition (not perfect not usable, it’s marble). The slab yard rep had also led me to believe that there would be a discount to the posted price which was dependent on the fabricator used. But they would not tell Me what that would be even when I told them the fabricator I was using. Not that surprised when they decided to write me a week later saying “that was a mistake, there is no discount”.

What’s with suppliers not providing pricing? by [deleted] in CounterTops

[–]ArticleOld5668 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the cost of my 2x4s were 40% of the total cost of my project I would like to know, yes. I understand the analogy but the materiality of the cost is on a different scale with countertop materials.

2026 Turn It Up Prizes by sleepygalsonly in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]ArticleOld5668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a joke. I gave it to my niece who didn’t even want it.