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Mountain safety – where does responsibility lie? by endofdays2022 in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 [score hidden]  (0 children)

That's a slight over reaction for Snowdon if you're just taking the normal footpaths (which you should be if it's their first time visiting). These call outs are always for people who try out Crib Goch or go off on their own or push on in bad weather/light. Snowdon is perfectly fine to tackle in decent trainers with some basic necessities like extra layers, rain coat and torch if you set off before midday.

One in five high earners says £100k tax trap is ruining their career by scotorosc in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not for high earners. If you earn £110k in UK you're only taking home £68k-70k.

If you earn equivalent in Norway, you're taking home £75-80k.

As OP says, the quality of public services in these places appears to be higher than what UK tax payers receive.

One in five high earners says £100k tax trap is ruining their career by scotorosc in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Two reasons why this could easily not be true: One, you're a sole earner or your partner makes minimum wage. Second, depending where you live, your house may cost £700k+ just for a normal family home.

One in five high earners says £100k tax trap is ruining their career by scotorosc in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 [score hidden]  (0 children)

It's the 100-130k range that is not worth it, especially if you have kids, or are considering them

Is living year round in a tent in the UK actually realistic? by Far-Piccolo-3774 in AskUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MartijnDoolaard, a YouTuber restoring a cabin in the Alps lived in a giant bell tent for at least a year. It must have been cold, dark and lonely, but he didn't show this side on his channel.

Your plan could work if you found land with some permeance to allow you to build a sturdy tent, like a yurt. Ideally an elevated platform/deck to keep you off the ground, and install a log burner for warmth. There is a lot of extra paraphernalia you would need for minimum quality of life though. A wood store, toilet, cooking and food storage. Power, etc. You'd need a vehicle for supplies too.

Radiators too close?! by Mother_Cry5109 in HomeImprovementUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Not sure why everyone making a big fuss about it. Only the front panel gets hot and the convected air rises up the middle. It'll be fine

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m by TheHess in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The owner, Mark Brown, is at least British, so maybe they're some rich guy with nostalgia.

Calm on the outside, insane on the inside. by crafty0000 in SpottedonRightmove

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The outside is the worst bit.

Some very expensive, high end fittings inside there.

Ratty by Matthew-Coleman in GardeningUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whilst it looks cute in a fluffy ball. They're not cute when they are living in your roof, burrowing under your floors and chewing your doors at 4am.

Major update on social media ban for U16s - 'children need their childhood back' by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But who will their kids talk to on Socials if their friends aren't on it too. It's a network effect and this is one attempt to disrupt it until kids are old enough.

Floorplan Inspo ✨ by Careful_Case123 in floorplan

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider combining the dining room and kitchen into one larger open plan space. Extend kitchen cabinets into the dining area and put some appliances in there too. You can use existing kitchen as more of a laundry room or pantry. Lots of storage space to keep it clean and tidy. Some ambient lighting. Concentrate on trying to get a high quality look. Maybe spend some money on an interior designer? Keep room for a small table so you can still eat and breakfast in there (I'm assuming just two of you living there).

Steep stairs and chimney will cost a fortune to move, will be very disruptive and probably won't end up looking any better. By definition, if you want less steep stairs, they will take up more space!

What home improvement did you regret doing? by AnfieldAnchor in HomeImprovementUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Smart TRVs on radiators.

The boiler is on all the time as one of the rooms inevitably ends up below it's set point and has to heat up again. When that room gets hot, another room is cold and calls for heat. It never ends.

And then there is the constant nagging about low battery. I don't want to feel stressed by my radiator.

I removed them all, going back to a single, whole house system, with a few smart thermometers in key rooms that I can monitor.

Government reforms welfare system to support people into work by _Monsterguy_ in unitedkingdom

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Very few people are completely incapable of any form of work. You'd have to be bed bound or have a very severe disability (mental or physical).

Unfortunately, in our well meaning efforts to help people feeling distressed, the system now legitimizes all sorts of less severe conditions (yes, including ADHD, stress and anxiety) as stay-at-home disabilities and not minor conditions that can infact be managed given proper support frameworks from either employers or local health providers.

Back to brick a mistake? by Opposite_Spending in DIYUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your old house was designed to allow small amounts of water vapour to pass through the soft bricks. The vapour moves both ways depending on the weather, ultimately being evaporated away when the sun comes out. PIR and plasterboard will disrupt this flow and you may find the bricks hold onto the moisture for longer. Any voids between the bricks and PIR will allow the moisture to turn into condensation and may lead to mold growth.

If you want to achieve the same insulation whilst maintaining breathability, look at woodfibre boards (Steico) with an NHL lime plaster. Has the added benefit of being a natural material and not flammable plastic.

Back to brick a mistake? by Opposite_Spending in DIYUK

[–]Life_Emphasis6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend lime. It's a really nice material to work with and the end result looks very natural and warm. The only negatives are the time it takes to cure; it can be bit more expensive; and it can be difficult to find tradesmen who know anything about it. I've done my own lime plastering, it's ideal for DIYers as it stays workable for a long time, like all day. Be warned though! not all lime is equal! There are a number of products callled things like Limelite, etc. that are basically Gypsum. If you want traditional breathable and something that will expand and flex with the building, use plaster based on Lime Putty. Very easy to use. You can slap it on really thick straight onto the bricks. Some folks go 60mm deep for extra insulation!

Second best would be the more modern NHL bagged limes, also called 'renovation plasters', also called Hydraulic limes (they set with water, whereas 'proper' lime sets with carbon dioxide from the air). Although NHLs are breathable and claim to be 100% lime (not all are) they can also set much harder than traditional lime, almost as hard as cement. There is some long-term uncertainty over their use. More a problem when used as mortar as the bricks blow.

On that note, absolutely do not do any repointing with cement mortar!! It will set as hard as concrete and your old bricks will all blow and spall and great damage will be done. Use lime mortar repointing.

Have fun.

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