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Because dulux is absolutely shockingly bad.

And honestly I’m only using the white emulsion as an undercoat for Valspar custom mix as the walls were grubby and sun faded after a previous tenant.

I’ve done 2 coats of the Dulux and it’s still as patchy as all get out, and yes, I’m sure it’s also user error as I’ve not had much practice, but I’m beginning to tear my hair out!

Thanks…

Relevant details: plaster walls and ceiling, pre-painted with matte emulsion. Applying the white Dulux with a 9” roller on a 1.5m extension pole because I’m short, and I can’t reach the top of the wall without getting on a step.

Today I am officially post-menopause.

Not a single spot of blood in 365 days.

I’m now hoping that my GP will actually prescribe me some hormones to deal with the hot flushes/sweats/ downstairs dryness and almost complete lack of libido.

I like sex. I love orgasms, and I’ve almost completely lost interest, and even when I am interested it takes me forEVER to get switched on and then most of the time orgasm never happens.

I feel like I should do something to celebrate achieving this next stage of my life… but I can’t seem to get interested in that either!

(To note, I’m in the UK, and space is at an absolute premium, measurements might seem small compared to US-standard)

Whoever designed the kitchen of the house I’m moving into obviously didn’t spend a lot of time in a kitchen

I’m not in a position to fully remodel right now, so looking for quick and easy solutions to maximise storage as there is extremely little cupboard space, and even less bench space.

My biggest bugbear is the kitchen sink which has 50cm of blind space, that can only be accessed by getting down on your hands and knees to reach around the corner, so it’s basically dead space, and currently used for storing spare kitchen rolls and bulk bought cleaning supplies - things you aren’t going to need very often. But getting to them is still a pain.

I had thought about installing one of those kidney-shaped pull out carousel thingymebobs, but was unsure how this would actually work with the underside of the sink and the drainage gubbins. (Basic U-bend, no garbage disposal)

I have internal measurements of everything, but unsure how to go about retrofitting e.g. pull out drawers instead of shelving to ensure components are compatible, as I don’t know who fitted the kitchen to begin with.

My last kitchen I was able to build from the ground up as I had a completely blank canvas to work from (and a lot more money!)

How do other people solve the issue of a blind cabinet beside a sink?

TIA :)

I’m going round and round in circles on the HMRC app and can’t find a way to actually speak to a real person, rather than a bot.

Has anyone applied to be a sole trader whilst also in a salaried role?

I would just try eBay, but I can’t compete with the drop shippers and wholesalers. (I’m destashing jewellery making items, so mostly cabs and findings, some fabric/dress making things etc). And Vinted banned me until I go Pro.

I honestly don’t mind the extra paperwork it will take to file tax returns - my business expenses will be limited to packaging materials as I’m not a reseller, everything I’m selling was initially bought for personal use, and never got around to it. But I have a *lot*, and with a house move just around the corner, I’m trying to reduce my general “stuff” as I won’t have the storage space in my new digs.