Categories: "Fun"
Hanging a wall cupboard on a plasterboard wall
By Value hunter on Jan 25, 2011 | In In real life, In the home, Frugal thinking | Send feedback »
I came across this problem last week, when I was fitting some kitchen units, which I picked up for a frugal fee of moving a sofa (cheers Sarah!) The kitchen units we had in, were made up of former council fitted units that were being ripped out and… more »
Charity commission response to our Little Treasures Children's trust complaint
By Value hunter on Jan 24, 2011 | In In real life, Bad business, What is the point?, Quango watch | 10 feedbacks »
Weeks after registering a complaint in writing, via the Charity commission's own website (charitycommission.gov.uk) we finally have a response to our complaint, regarding Little Treasures Children's trust - posting collection bags and returning to… more »
Dad diary - Baby development ideas
By Value hunter on Jan 15, 2011 | In Fun, In real life, Wondering, Baby, Dear diary | 1 feedback »
Sprog2 has turned 16 months old today, developing all the time, something happened just now, that made me wonder if I should change direction in her development. We have a "pen" for her, other names include "baby prison" "baby play area" etc, you get… more »
Home made consumer protection
By Value hunter on Jan 10, 2011 | In In real life, Wondering, Money chat, Common sense, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
I have been kicking around an idea for a while now, so I thought I would share it with you, regarding protecting myself and my family on major purchases, in effect, home made consumer protection. We had to purchase a car a couple of years ago, with two… more »
British gas prepayment meter statement lies
By Value hunter on Jan 10, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
I have just received my yearly pre payment meter statement from British gas. Littered with lies and misrepresentations, it does its level best to deceive and manipulate the customer into believing that all is well with their gas payments. "We've tried… more »
