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this thread is also useful for me, so thanks! can anyone recommend an agency? do they charge a lot? it seems like lots of people don't use them, so I'm interested to know how you make it work without one?

Hi We're thinking of having our bathroom redone. Never done it since we moved in. Just wondering if any forumites had any tips/must-haves for a bathroom that can cope with family life as well as being stylish??? Also, is it just my imagination or do all baths come with plastic taps these days? I had lovely visions of an old bath with old fashioned metal taps...am I dreaming and being unpractical?

moving house and need an electrician who is prompt and quick! Recommendations please!

We may have to look for a short term rental in order to keep a house sale. Does anyone have any ideas of which are the best sites to look at? About how much is normal to pay?

oops, seems like a bad choice of words on my part?. yes, she has kids, and yes we do usually give each other more fun presents. personally i would like to give her something she would never treat herself to, like perfume or such, but when I turned 40 - she's my younger sister - she gave me a really nice home-made "survival kit" with bits and pieces, a bit tongue-in-cheek, but in no way it made me want to smack her! made me laugh and i appreciated the thought. she's having a huge party and in no danger of becoming graceful, but i know she would like something special that she can keep. she still has a book of photos i made her when she turned 21. i just want to get her something special and thought there might be a few book suggestions out there. sorry, "graceful" probably the wrong choice of word?

My sister is turning 40 at the weekend and I'd like to get her something really special (but not too expensive!). Was thinking of a nice book with some kind of wise words/advice/photos/celebration of life etc. the kind of book you can come back to again and again. I've already given her the ones I've read, so am looking for more ideas. any recommendations? what has been a book that has helped to keep you sane?

i would be interested in classes that are not too long also. lots of the theatre ones are several hours, which i think is too much.

my midwife said only sex would really help.

This year is ?20 per child. Previously has been ?5 each, or even 0. Everyone just spends to their budget I think. If ours was higher no doubt we would spend more.

what age is it for?

Brrr - an "accident" has left our front door with a broken glass panel. Is cold! Does anyone know anybody who can fix that kind of thing?

Can anyone recommend a tradesperson who does this kind of thing?

good idea....was thinking skateboard or roller skates - any idea which is easier?

yes, he just wants an x-box. I have nothing against them except the price! oh, and the toy soldiers...

what do people feel about toy soldiers for battles?