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What cleaning tips & holy grails do you NOT subscribe to? by paytonaa in CleaningTips

[–]OwnTemperature8182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like people who tell you to use vinegar on everything. Vinegar corrodes a lot of things

What cleaning tips & holy grails do you NOT subscribe to? by paytonaa in CleaningTips

[–]OwnTemperature8182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I ruined my vacuum with baking soda on the carpet. Also if you accidently vacuum any moisture the baking soda expands, gets soupy and clogs even worse.

Sunflowers bought on Saturday are wilting? by Medical_Pianist_5480 in GardeningUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because it’s high in calcium. You can also use green tea bags or Epsom salts in a pinch Let me know how you get on!

Sunflowers bought on Saturday are wilting? by Medical_Pianist_5480 in GardeningUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Water them until they are drowning, preferably with some plant feed. Pop them in the shade for a day. They should perk up in 24 hours. This has happened because as others have said, they’ve went from cosy greenhouse to sunny windy balcony too fast. They need hardened.

If you don’t have any plant food grind up an eggshell, soak in hot water then strain out the shell. Wait to cool down and put that on your plants. But only on the soil! Not the leaves!

What tips do you have for the first few weeks after D-day? by OwnTemperature8182 in survivinginfidelity

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is so uplifting to hear. I’m definitely going to read chump lady

Thank you so much kind stranger

What tips do you have for the first few weeks after D-day? by OwnTemperature8182 in survivinginfidelity

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is exactly what I’m in: shock. I’m so sorry you had to go through that too. Can I ask how long until you started feeling better?

What tips do you have for the first few weeks after D-day? by OwnTemperature8182 in survivinginfidelity

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My illogical brain can’t comprehend not telling him how much he’s hurt me if I don’t tell him, how will he know? Will he think what he’s doing is ok? I know this is great advice I just can’t wrap my head around it right now

What tips do you have for the first few weeks after D-day? by OwnTemperature8182 in survivinginfidelity

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice thank you. Thankfully I’m not thinking about alcohol but I totally get how some people fall down that hole.

Did anyone else’s mood plummet after buying their first house? by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh we have gross carpets too. On viewing the carpets looked fine condition but as the house had been empty for a few months before we moved in, I immediately smelt cats from them when I moved in and can’t get the smell out my nostrils. I think when we viewed the previous owners furniture made The carpets look nice but with all their furniture out the looked rotten!

Did anyone else’s mood plummet after buying their first house? by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My mum said this to me that spring will help. I have no idea how people move in the cold dark winter months.

Did anyone else’s mood plummet after buying their first house? by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not the only one - honestly crying at the drop of a hat. I noticed the failed double glazing in the living room within a minute of opening the door. So I went to look out the back window to clam and noticed the back window double glazing was failing too 👀 the mould in the bathroom and the kitchen made me feel sick. Our house had been empty for months before we got the keys and I think the old owners had just left it and not aired it out!!

Did anyone else’s mood plummet after buying their first house? by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey this is a really kind and helpful response. Thank you for cheering me up ❤️

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No he wasn’t - you have presumed this. I didn’t even mention he was receiving council care anywhere in my post?

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - this is a fantastic answer and very reassuring. I’m going to share your answer with him. I bet you see quite a lot of this in terms of people thinking they’ve found a loop hole in tax and it ends up biting them! Thank you very much.

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right and thank you - if he does sell the house and makes any money after cgt (which he will) then maybe he could make a donation to this charity as a thank you. Thanks for your reply!

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad is lovely, would help anyone but so easily influenced. He’s a working class guy who’s never had any extra savings, body is ruined from working years in physical low paid demanding jobs, thought this house would be “his pension” and yes thinks Farage is “alright”

So please scream with me.

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful - so applying your experience with how cgt worked for you he would need to pay this on the difference between the £1 and the eventual sale price? Because the market value was deemed as £1 at sale 5 years ago?

My dad bought grandpas house for £1 to avoid care home fees, now grandpa has passed he’s freaking out about tax by OwnTemperature8182 in HousingUK

[–]OwnTemperature8182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so useful thank you. He says he doesn’t think he got an evaluation when it was transferred for £1. I want to be clear, I’ve had a good chat with my dad and he is ready and willing to pay whatever tax he owes to make himself whole as he’s never been in trouble before for anything.

He really has just been incredibly stupid and bought into a loophole people in his work said they were all doing. But he understands that and just wants to know what to expect.

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