The advice thread for random problems #7

[Serene Serena]

Day before my birthday and I have a huge fuck off spot on my lip any advice for shit around th house that might help

Toothpaste

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Can anybody recommend a pair of warm but stylish gloves? I get chilblains every year and I’m struggling to find gloves that actually keep my hands warm.

I think stylish and warm does not go well togeher. Probably the least stylish ones will keep your hands warmest ie 3M brand is really good.
However if you can afford it, then real sheepskin with wool inside

 

[petitspois]

How’d you deal with people not ever wanting to come to your house and you feel like you’re always going there?

We waited it out because I was a bit pissed off with it (we have a 9month old and 2/nearly 3 year old so it’s not the fastest or hassle free to get out of the house) but it had been over a month since we last saw my parents, who live only a 25min drive away, before they bothered to just come here and my dad was too tired to even come apparently so it was just my mum. And before that I don’t think they’d even been to visit since early September (again just my mum). Could probably count on one hand the amount of times they’ve been to our house in the last year.

Do I just need to start inviting them here more or coming up with reasons why we can’t leave the house? I’m sure they’d still suggest going there though

I think a lot of people would see that as a positive. You can visit when it suits, leave when you like. Maybe they’re trying not to impose?

 

[RainbowFuzz]

I’ve started having sharp pains in my neck back and right arm which I’m constantly using clicking with the mouse at work. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong maybe I’m sitting wrong, I don’t see anyone else at work with back and neck and arm pain from working/sitting and typing even if they’re slouched in their chair. I actually try to sit up straight but I do have so much tension. I find myself having to stretch my neck and back every 10 minutes or so and adjust myself and I really don’t know what to do or ask my doctor if it’s my job to sit at a desk all day. My chest hurts too

Get a shark fin mouse, I was having the same and got one on Amazon for about £12-£15 and it has changed my life. Takes a bit of getting used to but honestly the pain went in about 3 days and I used to be in agony. About 80% of us in the office have these mice now!

 

[Serene Serena]

@Monkeymagic85 did you get your property back from Very?

 

[avabella]

Stanley all the way for me - all the others are a false economy, end up leaking etc.

 

[Captainmouse]

I would keep reporting to the police. Tell them as a wheelchair user you are being pushed into the road. Blocking the pavement is a crime. I'd also scatter birdseed on the cars, or wet Frosties. Entirely legal.

This is the info I want

 

[veryfondoftea]

Depending on your age , it could be hormones too . Perimenopause can leave women struggling to cope . I second the chance you may be neurodivergent. I suppose the solution is to try coping mechanisms to make things easier for yourself how you are , rather than trying to cope in a way that doesn't work for you if that makes sense.

Hey, I am 41, but have felt this way for as long as I can remember. The difference now (and the reason for my post) is I guess I am just realising that it's maybe not 'normal' to feel this way and I want to be able to feel differently. I will have a think about possible coping mechanisms.

 

[becca7721]

I had a water leak (leaky loo) and got an email from the water company to say my bill is high check for a leak. The leak was fixed start of December. I just got my water bill in the post and it's gone up again (£47 I live alone). It says the billing period is July-december so I assume I'll just have to wait 6months to see the improvement of fixing the leak?

In my experience yes, I assume you have a meter, has your standing charge gone up? That’ll effect it too.

 

[Mamacita]

Not a problem as such but I was thinking of doing one of those DNA things to find out my ancestry. Has anyone here done one? What did you find out? Are there any downsides to doing it?

I'd say one of the downside is the potential for data breach with those services when it's such sensitive data they hold, like 23andme had.

 

[Carapop]

Question for you all? What have you bought that has enhanced or made your life easier? I have a budget of about €500 and want to buy myself something beneficial to me. I'm a busy working Mum of two autistic preteens. Life has been hard (think fighting for every little thing!) up until the last year of two but we seem to have come through it and finally we have a little extra cash for us.

Ooooh this is such a great question! I don’t have an immediate answer but shall think on it and am very interested in answers of others.

 

[avabella]

Alcohol wipe? Not sire if that would discolour the t-shirt

Any hacks for getting the adhesive residue left from the sticker off a Primark tshirt ?

Freeze it and it should peel off easily.

 

[ReginaPhalange3]

AO have an online outlet Elek Direct. Worth checking out. I'd order and then call to explain- worst case they cancel the order

Another vote for AO, they will deliver and install as part of the service.

 

[Ray1403]

I recently re-pierced my ears at home and i want them to heal nicely! Has anyone got any good advice on how to heal/look after them? Preferably cheap aswell lol

contrary to what the advice used to be the current advice is DO NOT spin your earrings while you clean them, it encourages hair etc to get caught up. just clean them with saline and leave them alone

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

This is rather obtuse

can anyone recommend a good electric can opener? my best one died. The replacement was awful and broke. My manual one fell apart in my hands today

We have a Kenwood electric can opener. It’s 20+ years old and still going strong

 

[Kim Mild]

Are these the ones with poison they take back to their nest? Do you have a brand to recommend?

Thanks will have to try vinegar!

I used to work in a cafe , and we used neat vinegar to deter ants . It worked but it stunk

 

[Kim Mild]

Have you solved this already? And what excercises do you do? Can't you chuck in a top or shirt and shorts in your bag? They weigh almost nothing

I try to leave leggings and a top in the car. When I buy some new trainers ,I'll leave my old ones there too , which doesn't help if I end up walking to the gym . I actually don't think it would make a difference to anyone else if I did wear skinny jeans, if I'm honest, as long as I had suitable trainers on .

 

[Serene Serena]

@becca7721 have you had a look at the MoneySavers Expert forum? If you post your difficulties there, you may find you get a lot of useful advice going forward.

 

[Bread]

Thanks all for your thoughts. The dangerous bone thing put me off even before I'd read the rest of the replies, so it went in the food bin!

I've been told to stop feeding birds to get rid of rats! I can't not feed them in the winter, but the RSPB are asking people not to currently as there is a virus going around so that is a good excuse to stop for a while.

 

[mani]

Oh no this is an absolute scam. Your friend needs to immediately cease all communication. I worked in fraud in banking for years. She must not send a penny. I’m so sorry for her as they’re so manipulative and she’s probably smitten. But it’s total fraud.

Thank you, he's absolutely convinced it's all real and he's already sent thousands to him by flipping paypal!