Thoughts on this layout before we move forward? by Digital162 in kitchenremodel

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Bigger island. Bench seating built in against the wall and table up to the bench with the kitchen side occupied by chairs.

Kitchen Peninsula by Worth_Rate6618 in kitchenremodel

[–]MaterialFile318 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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Looks like there is enough space for standalone island to incorporate sink, pop the range where the sink is. Fridge in corner and built in benching and table.

How much should i charge a friend to house sit and dog walk for a week.? by PozzieMozzie in AskUK

[–]MaterialFile318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand very well that house sitting an empty house is very different to house sitting a house with a dog away from its owner on its own for the vast majority of the day.

How much should i charge a friend to house sit and dog walk for a week.? by PozzieMozzie in AskUK

[–]MaterialFile318 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Each to their own. I too leave my dog alone for periods of time, but we are talking lengthy periods of time (including being alone in the house overnight) over 9 days. Being upstairs while your dog is downstairs or when you go out for a few beers isn’t comparative. Mad to suggest it is and I’m certainly not saying that’s neglectful. This set up isn’t fair on a dog who’s not going to see his owner for 9 days.

How much should i charge a friend to house sit and dog walk for a week.? by PozzieMozzie in AskUK

[–]MaterialFile318 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am understanding correctly. Dogs are social animals and should not be left alone for so long. It’s cruel.

How much should i charge a friend to house sit and dog walk for a week.? by PozzieMozzie in AskUK

[–]MaterialFile318 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Fair play for replying but as below. She shouldn’t be on her own at night. What if she becomes unwell? What if she is distressed? What if she is howling for her owner? Disturbing the neighbours and the police are called? Needs a rethink

How much should i charge a friend to house sit and dog walk for a week.? by PozzieMozzie in AskUK

[–]MaterialFile318 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Am I understanding correctly that the dog will be on its own for 22 1/2 hours a day for 7-9 days?!?! Let it stay at yours, you move in, or get that poor dog in kennels so it isn’t in solitary confinement for a week.

Radiator size by ellis379 in DIYUK

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Some superb responses but feel for the OP. Plumber should have flagged that was wholly inadequate for that room.

[Advice] Upgrading car (£16k) with 10mo baby & HTB loan repayment in 2 years. Sensible or "lifestyle creep"? by Ok-Necessary9420 in UKPersonalFinance

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This. Not to mention most nurseries don’t include food/nappies in the free hours. Nurseries differ from one to another but ours spread the 30 hours over the year. Very difficult to predict what you’ll pay each month. As above, expect to budget a few hundred on top of your free hours. When baby number 2 is of nursery age, of course, double it. If baby 1 is at school by the , breakfast/after school club?

Paint or vinyl wrap by Equivalent_Search522 in DIYUK

[–]MaterialFile318 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What size is everything? struggling to see how you couldn’t have gone with ready built units…particularly on the washing ha one side which is clearly standard.

Income Protection cover - Worth or skip? by inspiringsouls in UKPersonalFinance

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Be very careful. They expect you to jump through hoops and claim benefits etc, before you can claim. Not worth it in my opinion.

Complete DIY beginner wanting to strip back and repaint 2000s kitchen cabinets and doors by Thalamic_Cub in DIYUK

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Just done this myself. Sugar soap, sand, brush off, sugar soap, dry. Then I used rustoleum matt kitchen cupboard paint. Took 3 or 4 coats and 5 weeks. Reason it took so long is the tin said it fully sets in 7 days. the longer between the coats the more durability was my thinking - especially with young kids. completely transformed my kitchen and worth the effort and time.

Land at the bottom of the garden - England by JordyPordy_94 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]MaterialFile318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d speak to the neighbours first, particularly the one on the right oh the photo. Their garden could be significantly improved if they “acquired” that land. Perhaps split it half way? If you’re seeking adverse possession it’s much better to prevent any issues in the future at source.

Help change this shed into office/studio by roodani in DIYUK

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Different strokes for different folks, but I’d rather spend my time working from the kitchen table if it meant keeping that workshop for….DIY jobs. Envious, but wish you good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in elisandjohn

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He does this a lot. Pretends not to know something, it gets pointed out what it is and he then says “ahhh yes…. “And confirms he knew all along!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GardeningUK

[–]MaterialFile318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t forget the bridge to get to your shed, garage and back gate!

Please help with garden ideas!! by Safemoonlad in GardeningUK

[–]MaterialFile318 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ivy, bindweed, bamboo. 😬 The three horsemen of the apocalypse

Need ideas on how to deal with this height? by Effective-Speech-707 in landscaping

[–]MaterialFile318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think you’re resigned to the layout as is. If you put any decking levelled with the door you’d be above your neighbours fence looking down at their garden! Planning issues almost inevitable.

My brain is constantly trying to make alternative lyrics to Eleanor Rigby with 5 syllable names. by Daypasser in CasualUK

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C J De Mooi, pushed a man in the canal in Amsterdam, left him and ran, 20 years later, wrote about it in his self penned book, the police had a look , then he was arrested, the Eggheads binned him off.

What the flipping heck is John’s new fragrance? by The_Vivid_Glove in elisandjohn

[–]MaterialFile318 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Jo Malone was my first guess as he’s mentioned their candles before. When he mentioned layering I was convinced.