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The price of materials has doubled, the price you charge has doubled, so profit has doubled. The price of electric hasn't quite doubled. What's the problem?

They don't.

Brilliant.

I live here like many others, by right of birth and remain by choice, A lot of people live here and more would like to live her because "we" have the right to express an opinion. As someone said, "I may not agree with your opinion, but I will defend to the death your right to express it.

Perhaps a little levity would help the situation?

If we all did that, it wouldn't be much of a forum.

It's a little bigger than a sheugh

I've noticed various items, saws, planers, lawnmowers etc all at stupid low prices, and at local(ish) addresses. So what's the scam? Money up front and receive nothing?

I hate when it's time to change conveyance, it's such a minefield. A few years ago I was wanting to change a quite old BMW X3 and being offered buttons for it, I was getting a bit wound up until it dawned on me. would I like to give someone £x for my car and try to sell it to someone else for a...

Why do you think used car prices will tumble next year?

Just another way to siphon dollars from the great American public. I don't recall the annual budget for NASA but it's an awful lot for producing fake videos.

Probably doesn't apply to tools and DIY, but SWMBO has noticed that grocery items are not the same price in all stores. I was amazed by this anyone any idea why?

Ditto

Good tip. I'm also happy to report, I figured it out for myself many moons ago.

Today has been quite an education. I have an old Makita saw which I retired many years ago, I just dig it out when there's something iffy to cut, maybe something which may contain nails etc. or concrete on one occasion. So out it came today for a try at 6mm aluminium. I was quite shocked...

I decided to make the most of it. I donned my clean red bandanna and JB Stetson to tackle a job that's been on the cards for a while. The wooden floor on my trusty Ivor Williams trailer has been in need of repair for a looong time. With this recent dry spell it has dried out and lifted at the...

Hard to believe there's a shortage of rain on these islands.

I enjoy it. It won't last long.

How about we learn to be happy at 17Deg instead of 22. Saves heating costs, helps the planet and aids in weight loss as your body will burn fat to keep warm. Win, win, win. :)

Interesting stories, so I'll add my own. After living in the property for over 20 yrs, a move was on the cards. After sale agreed etc, etc. The solicitor asked me to call in as there was a problem. Turns out I had lived in the house all those years and didn't own the access. my 0.4 of an acre...