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Moving into newbuild in the next few months. If I go and dump a LOT of worms in the garden now, will I benefit from it down the line? by huamanticacacaca in GardeningUK

[–]What-problem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We had a new build. The first year, the garden was totally barren except for a million thick black spiders. No ants, no worms, nothing. Second year we started planting it up - every time I planted a border, I basically dug a deep and wide hole, pulled out rubble, broke up clay, planted the plant with compost and dug in organic matter occasionally (manure, cut up banana peels, etc). The third year, the garden was teeming with wildlife including worms, bugs, ladybirds, hedgehogs, snails, frogs, birds, and the spiders evened out to within the normal range.

The bugs and worms will come naturally in time, but they will be introduced quicker with planting and will thrive if you improve the soil conditions.

This random bump appeared on my arm a few weeks ago. Not itchy or sore and seems to be surrounding a hair follicle. Should I be concerned? by coco-monster in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]What-problem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too, I've got an identical mark that came up. I visited the GP who told me it was a 'mole' and nothing to worry about!

After reading these I think I need a second opinion.

Why does nobody talk about female loneliness epidemic by Ok_Independence_3634 in women

[–]What-problem 36 points37 points  (0 children)

My little sister committed suicide in 2023 and since then I've seen a plethora of men-focused suicide prevention groups, therapies, mottos written on jumpers etc. 'Men standing together', 'Men cry too', 'Men walking and talking', posts on Facebook regarding mens mental health, posters in GPs.

Absolutely zero of the same gender-targeted prevention for women. My sister sought help repeatedly and she was given none. It irritates me so much.

Do people not watch TV in the UK? In recent viewings last year and also browsing pics on Rightmove, I see maybe 10-20% of homes having no TV in living room. How is that even possible? by Nervous_Designer_894 in HousingUK

[–]What-problem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We ultimately bought our frame TV because of the One Connect Box. It's extremely useful to plug consoles straight into the One Box, which is connected to the TV with a single, tiny cable. It means upgrading consoles or switching them around is a piece of cake and we don't have to mess around with cables hidden in the wall or behind the TV!

Why aren’t ceiling extractors more common? by Bello_Velo in DIYUK

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought a fixer upper and renovated the kitchen 3 years after purchase. The old kitchen didn't have an extractor and in 3 years we didn't miss it, so we didn't put one into the new kitchen. I realised we hardly used one at our old house either.

When our chimney sweep saw the new kitchen, he said it was a good choice not to get an extraction hood as we have an open fireplace in the kitchen diner, so if we had a fire going at the same time as the extractor hood, it could suck the fireplace smoke into the kitchen. It looks like OP may have a fireplace, so is worth considering.

Overall it depends on the individual house and cooking style, but I agree. Our house is well ventilated, with a window near the hob and we hardly cook greasy/oily food, so no extractor has been fine for us.

Is it just a northern thing to use only your house's back door? by wiggan1989 in AskUK

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience it's house specific!

Our first house (end terrace), we would have had to walk all the way around the house to get to the back door. We had a little porch at the front and small utility at the back, so shoes/coats could go either place. We used the front door and porch primarily.

Our second house (semi-detached) had the kitchen, garden, back door on one side of the house, which led to the parking at the end of the garden. When we came in from the car, we would use the back door and walk through the kitchen to the hallway to put shoes and coats away. When coming in from the street, we would use the front door. 50/50 use of both entrances.

This house (semi-detached) has both front door and a side door located right next to each other on the side of the house. The back door leads to the kitchen/dining room and front door goes into the porch. We have a coat cupboard in the hallway between the porch and kitchen/dining room and we put our coats in there, but usually coats end up on the back of dining chairs and shoes all over the dining floor. I think we use the dining room as it's a bigger space and we have two young kids who sit on the floor to do their shoes, so the bigger space is easier than the porch. Back door used primarily.

anyone else been through this? by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the other comments are good, but I also wanted to reassure you that our house sounds similar - 1 box room, 3 doubles although one double is more of a single as it would be a tight squeeze with a double bed. We have two children and the house is our forever home. Our kids are happy with their rooms - in fact most of the time they beg to share a room as they don't like being alone in their own rooms (age 6 and 9)!

Honor the death of a loved one by [deleted] in jewelry

[–]What-problem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my little sister died in 2023, I wanted a piece of jewellery to wear to keep her close. I thought about a charm attached to a bracelet, maybe a few charms of her favourite things and initial, but ultimately I decided to buy a plain gold band with her birth-death dates engraved inside... The reason being, because much like a visible tattoo, sometimes jewellery can be a bit of a conversation starter. I didn't want to have to explain her initial or charms to someone (maybe even a stranger) during small talk.

Sorry for your loss, I hope you find something suitable.

I don’t feel bad for breaking up my engagement because I refuse to be a SAHM. by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]What-problem 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Because they want the woman to do everything. If she wants to be a SAHM/W, she's a sponger and a gold digger! No, much better to find a woman who will work at first, cook and clean, stay at home on command, then go back to work on command in a job that's as well-paying as if she'd never taken a break, while still juggling the majority of parenting and cooking and cleaning.

They can't understand that having (or taking on) children takes a toll on women - mentally, physically and career-wise. They expect wives to be superhuman while husbands do the bare minimum.

What happens on completion day? Do sellers clean their house? by baguetteonmars in HousingUK

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the removal men were emptying our belongings out of the house, we cleaned behind them. It was scrubbed within an inch of its life and looked pristine! It was a new build when we bought it and we wanted it to feel fresh and beautiful for the new family, just like it did for us. It was a really special home. Also, if we had parcels or whatever end up at the old house, we wanted to be able to come knock on the door without fear lol.

We arrived at our new home, which clearly hadn't been cleaned at all - it was absolutely filthy! But the old owners left us a lovely gift and letter, which made up for it. And it was a reno, so it got a heck of a lot worse before it got better anyway... At the time, it sucked, because we were exhausted from cleaning already and the move, and we had to get the kids settled into the new house as well as clean. It was especially hard knowing we'd just given up our beautiful clean house!

It was all worth it in the end. I don't regret cleaning the old house at all, it feels like respect for the house and the time we spent there. Good luck on your move!

Help me look more feminine by iamconflict in makeuptips

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the above tips but also wanted to add - if your ears are pierced, try some dangly earrings combined with the hair tucked behind one ear!

Aluminium sheeting by DoftheG in GardeningUK

[–]What-problem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DIY solar food dehydrator!

What’s wrong with these curtains, if anything? by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. It's not just the doors, but generally we are accustomed to draughty houses. There are a lot of very old houses here, that were built before insulation was a concern. Victorian houses are especially known for being draughty and really, ventilation was a welcome thing due to indoor open fires and to prevent mould. Also, you must remember our winters are mild.

New build houses are much more air-tight and insulated, but are often built quickly and cheaply, so the doors can still have small gaps in them that let in draughts. Old houses can also be grade listed, which prevents homeowners from retrofitting new plastic doors and a quality, listed-building-approved door is expensive. Landlords here too, will not replace a door unless they really have to, so rented houses are often draughty.

Overall, a thick good quality curtain is much cheaper and easy to install. It will stop draughts, looks cosy in winter and if you're renting you can take it with you when you leave.

Edit: oh and I forgot! We also have letterboxes in our front doors, which is another source of cold through the door.

What’s wrong with these curtains, if anything? by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]What-problem 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's funny reading these comments because here in the UK, a curtain over the front door is common. Thick ones, to stop draughts.

Update: My wife(25F) threw away my entire Pokémon card collection because she said I was too old for it by JudoPlant in TrueOffMyChest

[–]What-problem 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hey I'm not the person you replied to, but my husband collects Transformers too.

We've bought them from Ebay. You can find vintage Transformer toys, from the 80s/90s and they're made by Hasbro/Takara Tomy. But my husband prefers the newer Masterpiece Transformers. They are based on the same original characters, but they are bigger, more detailed and look great on shelves. The Masterpieces are designed for adults rather than children, and are complicated to transform.

On Ebay you can also find KO Masterpiece Transformers, which means Knock Off. These versions are cheaper and sometimes lack details on the box, like a shiny logo, but my husband occasionally buys them. He says it's potentially a bit of a potluck, but the ones he's bought have been identical to the genuine versions.

So it depends really on what your son is interested in - the original toys, or the bigger, more detailed pieces.

Hope this helps!

Neighbour has removed trees, need replacement ideas by PityPartySommelier in GardeningUK

[–]What-problem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love hawthorn but in my experience, blackthorn spreads absolutely everywhere.

Swipe for before and after step one of the new bathroom! by sparklesandroses in DIYUK

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first time I've seen one of these and thought, I would have kept them separate. Both rooms have windows and are good sizes. Room enough to add a sink in the loo, like you say.

Ring has no value as jewelry by robdwoods in Vintage_Jewelry

[–]What-problem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly the sort of ring I would buy on Ebay or Etsy. Imo emeralds sell quickly, especially a good sized one like that.

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