Home and Garden

Nosiy neighbours and poor sound insulation
Well, following yet another sleepless night, I thought I'd ask the rest of you, am I the only one with annoying, irritating noisy neighbours? Also why do modern houses have such poor sound insulation?
Published: 02-March-2010   17 comments

Exchange of contract and completion timing
Buying a house and moving, it's been said before that this must be one of the most painful experiences in life. I think it's actually made more stressful because of the all the legal hurdles and the timing.
Published: 27-August-2009   6 comments

Time to sort out recycling
I'm trying to work out what exactly it is I get for my council tax, particularly when it comes to recycling and rubbish disposal. As far as I can see I'm not exactly getting value for money.
Published: 31-March-2008   17 comments

British Gas profit while I freeze
'British Gas profits jump to £571m' the headline said. Well that little nugget of information did nothing to warm the cockles of my heart I can tell you, because I’d really rather not know how bloated their coffers have become.
Published: 21-February-2008   29 comments

Heating system upgrade is causing stress
I am absolutely furious with British Gas regarding their attitude to elderly people who are having new heating systems fitted via government initiative! I have actually lost track of excuses given for all the administrative 'delays'.
Published: 08-August-2007   12 comments

Post office worker takes a shortcut
I have personally asked the postal carriers to stay off my lawn for the simple fact they are making a path and ruining the lawn, let alone depriving me of the privacy that I am entitled to in my home!
Published: 10-July-2007   29 comments

Doorstep selling and cold calling
I've just been interrupted in the middle of my work by yet another one of these people that turn up on your doorstep either selling stuff or getting home owners to fill in some sort of stupid survey questionnaire.
Published: 16-April-2007   39 comments

Conflict with neighbour over a tree
We are currently in the middle of a conflict with our neighbours. They're complaining because we trimmed a willow tree of theirs which overhangs our garden. They clearly have nothing better to do than moan.
Published: 15-March-2007   66 comments

Electricity prices getting silly
Over the past 18 months we have heard the rumours and seen press statements about Electricity prices rising, but it’s getting silly now. Prior to privatisation we all paid reasonable amounts for these life sustaining products.
Published: 31-October-2006   45 comments