A man often says his house is his castle. Colin had a problem. His house is on a busy main road. There is lots of traffic, especially big lorries rushing by creating load noise and wind. Another problem is that his existing fence is only about one me
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"have you got a trail cam, looks like mice or rats. you could try putting down a trap sutabley coverd to stop non target species getting in then you will know how to proceed"
"Been considering the 150T myself, the only thing putting me off (apart from the price tag!) is the additional weight from having the battery on board, even if I were to use a lightweight AP100 pack (luckily I have several as they would drain quickly…"
"Yeah it's been a cracker for us, but fancy getting the new 150T and can't really justify having both so thought we'd sell these on to put money towards it."
"Thanks.
There's no entry point through the artificial grass and we can't see any other entry points. They must be coming up from a low point in the soil adjacent."
There's no entry point through the artificial grass and we can't see any other entry points. They must be coming up from a low point in the soil adjacent."
"No, I was correct. MTD does not apply to Partnerships at present. I said not for the forseeable future, which is true because although it will happen, no timetable has been announced.
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"HSA94T is a great professional grade machine especially for big runs of thick, fine annually clipped conifer and the like. Needs either a battery holster or backpack, and cable to use, of course. I have 24" version, several years old still going…"
"Have seen similar tracks under slabs on a site we have caused by rats . The holes that have been chewed through also are indicitive of rat damage, possibly mice but unlikely as astro turf is very tough and I question whether mice would be able to…"
"Yes but obviously your insurance covers a replacement van while yours is out of action and sorts repairs.
The only time you could hit a bump is if you haven't got the funds to replace yourself before insurance pays out for the tools.
And yes £800 a…"
The only time you could hit a bump is if you haven't got the funds to replace yourself before insurance pays out for the tools.
And yes £800 a…"
"Not quite correct. MTD for General Partnerships has been delayed, but is definitely coming, according to HMRC website and various accounting websites."
"Thankfully, the 'making tax digital' does not apply to 'Partnerships'. At least not for the foreseeable future anyway."
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
"Good grief... are you getting £800 a day?? I'm doing this all wrong!! I'm guessing that £200 would soon go up dramatically though once you've a couple of thefts. Then there's the time/hassle involved getting the van repaired and sourcing…"
Artificial grass issue
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
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Making Tax Digital
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
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Stihl Battery Hedge Cutters for Sale
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
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Magnetic signage for vans
Hi AllWhat are member's experiences of magnetic signage gor vans. I appreciate that the name and nature of the business will be free advertising but the flip side of this is advertising a cache of gardening tools available to plunder. Will this…
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