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Is it really worth doing Airbnb with our spare room?We’ve heard mixed reviews about the online service, and want readers’ views
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Where can we go for a last-minute holiday in the UK?We live in London and have two kids, but don’t want to go camping
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Should we buy a holiday home in Brittany?My husband is keen but I fear we will soon get bored of going there
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How do we go about choosing a dog for Dad?What breed would be most suitable for our recently bereaved father and how much will pet ownership end up costing him?
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How can I dissuade my BBQ-mad husband?Surely he can see there’s more to summer than eating poorly cooked food outdoors
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Who should pay for a family holiday that’s rocketed in cost post-Brexit?The price of our family trip is already causing grumbles, and as organiser I feel responsible
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Our broadband can’t cope with teenage usage – is fibre worth paying for?Fibre will cost us much more, but is it worth it?
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If Brexit means house prices will fall, as buyers should we seek a reduction?We’re about to exchange and are thinking of demanding a late price cut – although we feel guilty about it
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Are there any non-iron shirts and blouses that don’t look terrible?My wife and I need to look smart but we both loathe ironing
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I'm taking my daughters to Latitude – what essentials must I pack?I’m also worried I will end up embarrassing my teenagers at the festival
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What is absolutely vital for our wedding checklist?We want a good value occasion, but having never done it before we don’t know the things we can actually do without
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We want to take our children camping, but where do we start?We’ve never been so don’t know what gear we need or where to go
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What can my daughter buy her form tutor as a leaving gift?We don’t even know if this is still the done thing
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Do I have to give €50 to my niece’s first holy communion?I can’t believe the sums involved but don’t want to be seen as a tightwad
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How can I convince my husband to renew our National Trust membership?We only used it once last year, but I want to support the charity
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What are the best RSI solutions for computer working?I’ve seen alternative mice, pens and rollerballs but don’t know if any actually work
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Has anyone regretted giving up television and saving the licence fee?I can never find anything worth watching so I’m thinking of saving £145 and sticking to iPlayer and Netflix
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Are overseas charity challenges just a jolly for all concerned?A friend is heading to China to do a sponsored ride, but I’m unsure how much money actually goes to good causes
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What insurance is best for a self-employed decorator?I fell off a ladder and can’t work for six months, and want protection in the future
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How can I get tickets for Wimbledon now I’ve missed the ballot deadline?Touts are out ... so I’m looking for other options
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Is a £1,800 wood-fired outdoor hot tub a good idea?I’m thinking a conventional tub might be better – or that the whole idea is crazy
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Tumble dryers aside, are modern appliances really that risky?My partner insists I shouldn’t go out and leave the washing machine on, or the tumble dryer at night
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I’m 70 and would like a smartphone, but don’t want to spend a fortuneI need email, internet and a few useful apps – which phone should I buy?
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Will I warm to a hi-tech thermostat?It’s remotely controlled and costs around £180 – and my husband’s convinced it is worth it
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Should I lend my sister some money towards an overpriced London flat?She wants to buy a one-bed place which I think is seriously expensive and would be a mistake
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My MacBook Pro is on a go-slow, but I thought Apples didn’t get virusesShould I get free anti-virus software or pay?
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Do we need a full structural survey to buy our first flat, or can we buy a bed?We are buying a flat in an old property, and would like to be able to rely on the homebuyer’s report
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Do we have to give money towards a well-off relative’s 60th birthday bash?It was two hours away and we drank little but we’ve been asked for £100
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Which is the best peer-to-peer lender?Savings rates are dismaying a reader who instead is considering P2P lending – but they need your help
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Where’s the best place to buy good-value meat online?A cursory glance looks like most online suppliers are very expensive
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I live and work in London and am always broke – how do others cope?After paying for essentials such as my tube pass and phone, I only have £40 left every month
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Is freelance office space the best option for self-employed workers?I’m new to the freelance game and wonder if a shared office might be better than building one in my garden
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Will we get away with painting over a damp problem when selling our house?The downstairs loo has a minor issue, and my wife wants to do a patch up job and hope the surveyor doesn’t notice
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Is it possible to try skiing without spending a fortune?Is Bulgaria good value or are there better destinations?
Are varifocal glasses easy to get used to?