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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Afternoon all,

Currently awaiting for an agreement in principle in mortgage for my first house.

Been reading into ways to save money (rising bills and cost of living)

Is there anything you would recommend i.e requiring house, underfloor heating, condensing boiler etc

As far as I know the house has double glazing and attic insulation but not sure about floor insulation and had a newish boiler

Any advice would be beneficial

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Try and lock your household staff into long term pay contracts. There's a terrible tendency afoot for even the most useful domestics to keep asking for a rise.

Given the forum interests, you could consider converting a part of the cellar into a sex dungeon, with a view to saving money on club visits. Just a thought.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"Try and lock your household staff into long term pay contracts. There's a terrible tendency afoot for even the most useful domestics to keep asking for a rise.

Given the forum interests, you could consider converting a part of the cellar into a sex dungeon, with a view to saving money on club visits. Just a thought."

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By *lay 4 your plessureMan
over a year ago

Wigan


"Afternoon all,

Currently awaiting for an agreement in principle in mortgage for my first house.

Been reading into ways to save money (rising bills and cost of living)

Is there anything you would recommend i.e requiring house, underfloor heating, condensing boiler etc

As far as I know the house has double glazing and attic insulation but not sure about floor insulation and had a newish boiler

Any advice would be beneficial"

Get a good surveyor, they'll be able to give you all the recommendations you need.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Shop around each year for insurance and review broadband/tv if they put price up. Shower rather than bath.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Try and lock your household staff into long term pay contracts. There's a terrible tendency afoot for even the most useful domestics to keep asking for a rise.

Given the forum interests, you could consider converting a part of the cellar into a sex dungeon, with a view to saving money on club visits. Just a thought."

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Alternatively swap the dungeon for an oubliette, if the foundations allow. I find the path of egress less problematic once your playmates are safely ensconced in there.

Transfer the wine from the cellar to the vestibule. Cellars have other practical uses.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Make sure that the stables are kept clean and tidy also make sure you get a decent company to maintain the pool and the plant.

Nothing worse than your Ph being too high

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Afternoon all,

Currently awaiting for an agreement in principle in mortgage for my first house.

Been reading into ways to save money (rising bills and cost of living)

Is there anything you would recommend i.e requiring house, underfloor heating, condensing boiler etc

As far as I know the house has double glazing and attic insulation but not sure about floor insulation and had a newish boiler

Any advice would be beneficial"

Congratulations!

I'd say move in and live a first winter there. You'll find out how efficient your heating and insulation is and which parts of the house are warmest. You can also get to know your neighbours and what they've done.

Once you've established that you can look in to ways to make savings.

One problem with a lot of insulation is condensation which can lead to damp or mould so watch that.

Good luck

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them "

Ooerrr Mrs,I love a nice pelmet and flowery curtains.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them "

Good shout!

Op if you look at the sales on some sites like Next you can get decent thermal curtains fairly reasonably

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By *opetop4UMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Don't put in cavity wall insulation.

Buildings are designed to have air circulation and one of my rental flats is soaking with damp.

Make your towel rail in the bathroom heat up by either the boiler in the winter or by an electric element in the summer. That way you can dry your towels in summer without putting on your central heating.

I'll explain it in more detail if you don't understand.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Put a bucket in the corner and camp bed in each spare room and rent them out to desperate migrant workers for extortionate rates.

A

*seems a popular way to generate income and reduce bills in London, so hey....

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them "

What if one doesn't want Australian pelmets?!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

Ooerrr Mrs,I love a nice pelmet and flowery curtains."

I have white curtain rods and the invisible pelmet is white plastic on top. If you don't know it's there you can't see it.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

What if one doesn't want Australian pelmets?! "

You can have visible frilly floral pelmets. Or deal with heat loss

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

What if one doesn't want Australian pelmets?! "

Turn them upside down.

Badum tisch....

A

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

if you have money to spend, solar panels are worth getting. Even better if you have battery storage too.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

Ooerrr Mrs,I love a nice pelmet and flowery curtains.

I have white curtain rods and the invisible pelmet is white plastic on top. If you don't know it's there you can't see it."

Swing, have you put Tesco carrier bags up with your curtains, claiming they're antipodean fashion?!

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

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What if one doesn't want Australian pelmets?! "

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them

Ooerrr Mrs,I love a nice pelmet and flowery curtains.

I have white curtain rods and the invisible pelmet is white plastic on top. If you don't know it's there you can't see it.

Swing, have you put Tesco carrier bags up with your curtains, claiming they're antipodean fashion?! "

A colourful friend may have found some scraps in her garage

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Sorry for the detail OP, I was trying to be helpful

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By *unkym34Man
over a year ago

London

My advice is wait two years and your mortgage will be a hell of a lot cheaper than it is now

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"My advice is wait two years and your mortgage will be a hell of a lot cheaper than it is now "

Just in time for house prices to start rising again.

Swings.....roundabouts....slides.....

A

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"My advice is wait two years and your mortgage will be a hell of a lot cheaper than it is now "

Or a hell of a lot more expensive.

House prices might go through the roof if the ice caps melt and half the country is flooded.

Or might fall through the floor if pandemic 2.0 kills 98% of the population and anyone who is left can have a mansion by just walking in and taking possession...

Moral of this story: No point in waiting forever.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Thick thermal curtains, particularly for winter.

Controversial, but apparently pelmets are coming back into fashion. I've adapted the idea of the "invisible pelmet" (Google will show you an Australian site that sells them) and DIYed it onto my curtain rails. Stops some heat loss out the top and you can't see them "

I'm about to make a wooden pelemt thingy because the sun in the morning is annoying me too much. Currently using joggers to stop the light coming in, which isn't the best option

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Oubliettes, invisible pelmets ... I strongly suspect Fab would have its educational elements, I'd just not foreseen they'd be so practical.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Afternoon all,

Currently awaiting for an agreement in principle in mortgage for my first house.

Been reading into ways to save money (rising bills and cost of living)

Is there anything you would recommend i.e requiring house, underfloor heating, condensing boiler etc

As far as I know the house has double glazing and attic insulation but not sure about floor insulation and had a newish boiler

Any advice would be beneficial"

under floor heating if you can control it room by room it makes a lot of sense sense in the uk

air source heat pump , you can get £5K of the government but choose well there are sine crappy pumps being sold.

maybe put a 4Kw battery in your loft a few panels and economy 7, octopus will charge your battery for just 7p per kWh and move to electric heating

Do your own design ,pay an engineer to help the calculations and buy your parts direct the companies selling and installing this stuff will just design what makes them money and sell you inferior products

Typical ROI, spend £25K payback in 5-7 years. No it makes no sense stuck with overpriced gas

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By *ichaelsmyMan
over a year ago

douglas

attic insulation

double it, current recommendation is for over 300mm of insulation.

if it is an old house it will be old insulation so replace it.

i did mine over a weekend, when one side was done it was 5 degrees cooler than the side not done. less heat escaping.

loft hatch

£40 or so will get you a good insulated loft hatch to replace the one that is there.

radiators

get a radiator cleaning brush to clean down the backs so the fins are clear.

thermostatic radiator valves on each radiator

LED lights

replace the light bulbs with LED ones, they use a fraction of the electricity

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

OP, for goodness sake - whatever you do in your orangery, make sure you keep the vines from coming through the mortar to the main house. It’s a nightmare to patch up the rear pantry if you don’t catch it early!

I’d caution against a second summer house for the garden. People working from home during covid sent the prices sky high and they still haven’t dropped. Perhaps just a pagoda with a couple of rose arches for now.

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By *unkym34Man
over a year ago

London


"My advice is wait two years and your mortgage will be a hell of a lot cheaper than it is now

Or a hell of a lot more expensive.

House prices might go through the roof if the ice caps melt and half the country is flooded.

Or might fall through the floor if pandemic 2.0 kills 98% of the population and anyone who is left can have a mansion by just walking in and taking possession...

Moral of this story: No point in waiting forever."
Yep not for ever just two years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"OP, for goodness sake - whatever you do in your orangery, make sure you keep the vines from coming through the mortar to the main house. It’s a nightmare to patch up the rear pantry if you don’t catch it early!

I’d caution against a second summer house for the garden. People working from home during covid sent the prices sky high and they still haven’t dropped. Perhaps just a pagoda with a couple of rose arches for now."

God I love a pantry. Do you have a cold meat slab.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8


"OP, for goodness sake - whatever you do in your orangery, make sure you keep the vines from coming through the mortar to the main house. It’s a nightmare to patch up the rear pantry if you don’t catch it early!

I’d caution against a second summer house for the garden. People working from home during covid sent the prices sky high and they still haven’t dropped. Perhaps just a pagoda with a couple of rose arches for now.

God I love a pantry. Do you have a cold meat slab. "

Fnarr fnarr!!

But yes, I do. And some hams and a couple of sides of beef hanging at the back.

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