Money Saving Deals

2012-04-27T01:23:00.001-07:00

Credit Card Fraud!

Some useful information, if you suspect credit card fraud please do not do as the banks say and destroy your card. Cancel the card but keep it, the chip on the card contains all your transaction information on it. So if your card is cloned then the chip will show when and where you used it. Disputes with the banks saying you gave your card away or used it can be verified by this chip. Never destroy your card. Keep it!

Amazing Fact

2012-03-31T19:45:00.001-07:00

If you spent your life asking every person in the UK, (according to figures is about 62 million) for 5p and everyone gave you it. You would have very heavy pockets and a cool £3.1 million. WOW.

www.the-discount-club.co.uk

Does word of mouth count for you?

2012-03-22T11:26:00.001-07:00

Too good to be true, what's the catch?

If you can find one tell me.

Utility Warehouse

Lot's of people shake their heads and frown at me, why? Because when I talk about this deal they don't want to believe there is no catch. Membership is increasing day by day and Telecom Plus is going from strength to strength.

Leave a message and I will answer any questions for you.

25% Off ALL Deck Boards, Deck Lights, Log Rolls, Trellis, Sleepers and Landscape Fabrics at Wickes

B&Q Sale

2012-03-07T15:01:00.000-08:00

B&Q 15% off deals ends 18th March. Click logo to see these great deals.

Mind provoking thoughts

2012-03-02T20:35:00.002-08:00

1. If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times,does he become disoriented?
2. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people fromHolland called Holes?
3. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
4. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
5. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 6. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
7. When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
8. Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a personwho drives a racing car not called a racist? 9. Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?
10. Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things?
11. Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?
12. 'I am' is reportedly the shortest sentence in the Englishlanguage. Could it be that 'I do' is the longest sentence?
13. If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't itfollow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?
14. What hair colour do they put on the driver's licences of bald men?
15. OK ... so if the Jacksonville Jaguars are known as the 'Jags' and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are known as the'Bucs,' what does that make the Tennessee Titans?
16. If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhoea, does that mean that one enjoys it?
17. Why if you send something by road it is called a shipment, but when you send it by sea it is called cargo? 18. If a convenience store is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the door?

Hope a few made you smile

2012-02-29T18:16:00.001-08:00

Just added a chat box to my site DR Building Services so if you go there and I am online, then if you have any questions, need advise on diy or Utility Warehouse then you can message me.

Or you can leave a question in the feedback box on the main page

Hope to hear for you soon.

Clearance Sale

2012-02-28T10:57:00.000-08:00

Great news Screwfix are having another clearance sale, click on the images to get these great deals. Limited time so hurry.

25% OFF All Erbauer Power Tool Accessories!

PRICE CRASH- Save up to 50%

Garmin Sat Nav Clearance- Save up to £40!

The above offers end 11/03/2012

Poll

2012-02-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

Annoying leaks

2012-02-25T19:31:00.000-08:00

If you have a pipe that leaks, the annoying thing is that it does not drip in one place. It drips along the pipe and you need about 3 or 4 pans to catch the drips.

If you cannot repair it, the plumber is going to come tomorrow but you need water, try this.

Get a towel or small cloth and wrap it round the source of the leak, create a small tail with last bit of the cloth, and put that tail in your pan or under the pan. What happen is the cloth saturates, and gravity allows the excess water to drip down the tail, and then it empties into the pan.

Just keep a check on the pan and empty it when needed.

If you do not need water turn off the supply by closing the stopcock, or if you are lucky close the isolating valve.

Use plastic sheeting under the pan and surrounding area if you can, shopping bags can be used just to protect the area.

Just an interesting article

2012-02-25T16:16:00.000-08:00

Wooden Spoon Winner for worst companies for customer service

Click Here to read more

Here's a clue about who won this, "I can talk and talk about this".

Telecom Plus is Utility Warehouse

2012-02-24T15:55:00.002-08:00

Telecom Plus parent company of Utility Warehouse

RIEF-Telecom Plus FY profit rises

May 25 (Reuters) - Telecom Plus PLC: * Revenue up 13% to £418.8M (2010: £369.1M) * Profit before tax up 51% to £27.5M (2010: £18.2M)
[25 May '11]

If you thought Utility Warehouse were just a fly by night company, share prices for the last 3 years, lets take February for a example.

Feb 2010 - £3.00

Feb 2011 - £4.80

Feb 2012 - £6.80

In 2 years their shares have doubled in price.

These prices are approximate but give you a clear understanding, Utility Warehouse is doing well in hard times. They have already worked their way into the FTSE top 250.

Have you heard of Which? magazine?

Which are an independent consumer advise magazine, they consistently give Utility Warehouse best providers for broadband and phone deals.

They are not paid advertisers like some comparison websites who may bend the truth a little, by not comparing all companies.

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

Weekend deal with Screwfix

2012-02-24T13:08:00.002-08:00

I am pleased to advise that, as part of the More Power for Less campaign, Screwfix will be offering 10% off the following products with code MPFL4D:

81664 Erbauer 2100w Router Was £99.99 Now £89.99 save 10%

92399 Makita 14.4v Triple Pack Was £199.99 Now £179.99 Save 10%

73596 Dewalt Combi Was £99.99 Now £89.99 Save 10%

55880 Dewalt Apprentice Set Was 19.99 Now £17.99 Save 10%

This deal will be running from Sunday 26^th February until 23.59h on Wednesday 29^th February

Order any of these online and you get membership to Screwfix and free delivery on orders over £50.00

Another useful blog site http://savingmoneyuk.wordpress.com/

Too good to be true?

2012-02-23T18:51:00.000-08:00

Most people a sceptics, it's in our nature. Offer something that just does not sound or look right, it's just too good to be true.

Don't worry, I said the same thing. I still think where's the catch?

Problem is ....... I still can't find one. I save money so at the end of the day I am content.

Utility Warehouse offer a deal where you do save money, as a distributor I do benefit from you signing up, but, I do not take money directly from you. What happens is you sign up, you benefit because you save money, you do not pay any extra money, to switch over costs nothing in most cases . Some cases where you pay is because you do not have a BT line or the number you have is not a BT number.

Although some charges may occur to a few, a majority it does not.

If you want 500 tv channels and all the other gizmo's that get offered, this is not for you.

Utility Warehouse is for the average person who wants a decent connection to internet, cheap phone calls, cheap mobile calls and not high gas and electric prices.

The only outlay that you will have, is, if you want to become a Utility Warehouse distributor. You can even recommend people and gain benefit without becoming a distributor.

Just stop the um and ah's, if you find you do not benefit then just leave, you are not tied in. Cheap mobile phones and tariffs, cheap phone and broadband, cheap gas and electric, plus discounts on online and high street shopping.( ranging from 3 to 7%)

Gee whiz what you sitting here for click and join it too easy. Utility Warehouse

UK based support who are actually helpful and don't have attitude.

Help me and I will help you, as a member you will benefit from great savings and also you have me to help you with any questions, I will help you, I'm not here shouting about this to let you or myself down. Utility Warehouse

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

Handy Tips

2012-02-23T17:07:00.004-08:00

Sink and drain maintenance

You will need plunger, rubber gloves, caustic soda

In my experience the main problem with this is, people do not prevent, they just wait and wait till its too late. Regular maintenance helps, and it is inexpensive. Buy some caustic soda, put about 100 grammes into the plug hole and add a cup of tepid water, this will cause the crystals to react and it will clear most debris.

If you do this once or twice a year it will save you a hefty plumbing bill, also invest in a plug strainer they may look a bit out dated but they work by stopping all that muck going down the plug hole.

Full blockages

Do not buy the stuff they advertise, it's rubbish! What you need to do is clear as much water as you can, then add about 100 grammes of caustic soda and add a cup of tepid water, the reaction will cause whatever is blocking to rise out of the plug hole, make sure you wear rubber gloves, clean the debris. Leave this for about 10 minutes and repeat the process. After about 3 treatments, use a plunger the work the blockage, debris will come up the plug hole again, clean it up, the blockage should clear.

Caustic soda is very inexpensive and works much better than any advertised sink and drain unblockers.

Please be careful caustic soda is an irritant and can burn the skin, attempt this if you only feel confident about this. You can always call me if you need help. Darren

If you like my blog why not join in and comment, you can add me, visit everyday, I will try to add content everyday. Hints and tips from visitors always welcome, you will get credit for anything posted.

BT vs Utility Warehouse

2012-02-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

I love deals and showing people what companies really are doing. On the surface they all look good, but check the small print, hidden fees, extra charges for making calls, charges per minute not second, they all mount up.

Have a look at the deals, see the contract term, and work out what you pay for the term of the contract. £3.99 may look good when you see it advertised, but please look into it first.

I just had a look at BT s latest offers (22nd Feb 2011) and how they compare to Utility Warehouse.

As you may already know, I have :

Free weekend calls
Unlimited broadband 24mb (around 10mb in reality)

The reason I go for unlimited broadband is so I do not get hit with a hefty bill by going over the limits, and I did get hit a few times before by BT.

What's the offer?

New BT customers only.

Up to 20mb Unlimited broadband - (more like 5mb if your lucky)
Free evening and weekend calls
18 month minimum contract

All for £20 for 3 months, then £25 for the rest of the contract plus line rental (£14.50 per month or £10 if you pay in advance).

Lets do the sums

3 months at £20 = £60.00
15 months at £25 = £375.00
18 months at £14.50 = £261.00

Total £696.00 and once you start you have to finish or they penalise you.

Utility Warehouse

£24.99 x 18 months = £449.82

A difference of £246.18 that is £13.86 a month. Plus no tie in contracts.

Here are the sums - Now you make your mind up.

Plus if you take up more services you get bigger discounts.
My last bill from Utility Warehouse was for only £7.98p for phone and broadband.

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

Handy Tips For Today

2012-02-22T03:01:00.000-08:00

Sash Windows

Tools needed - Candle, Beeswax

If you got sash windows that do not run smoothly, the just get a candle or beeswax and run it down the sides a few times and that will ease it and help it move better.

Removing Wall plugs

Tools needed - Screw, Screwdriver, Hammer, paper or card.

Get a 2" or 3" screw, screw it into the plug halfway, get a claw hammer and take the screw out like you would a nail. Place a piece of paper or card between the hammer head and wall to prevent marking the wall. Easing it out gently will take the plug and screw out in one go.

Filling Small Holes

Tools needed - Filler, Sandpaper, Scraper or Spatula.

So many times I have seen great big mounds of plaster painted that looks like a massive zit on a smooth surface, people decide to fill, overfill, then forget to sand, then discover they can't sand it because it's rock hard, so they just paint it.

Simple, do not overfill the hole, use a spatula or scraper to just make the filling flush with the wall, allow it to dry, fill the dimple, scrape it flush, allow to dry, then sand. Overfilling doesn't really work because people tend to forget and leave it for days then its too late, plus its allot messier when sanding.

Patience is a virtue, most of the tools can be bought at B&Q and Wickes

B&Q have got some special offers and discounts this and next month

Screwfix Sale

2012-02-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

Screwfix are having a power tool sale!

POWER TOOLS - DeWalt -Makita - Ryobi Savings of up to £300.00 Offer limited time only.

Great Savings on the Erbauer Power Tool Range

Check it out Free Delivery on orders over £50.00

If you want to feel free and send me a gift :)

I actually do use DeWalt and Erbauer tools as part of my work, have a great 18v DeWalt portable drill, the battery lasts for ages, and you get 2 batteries, if you haven't used it for a while still works fine.

Also I have an Erbauer Router, very useful tool, 2 year warranty and easy to use.

So what's the deal with me and Utility Warehouse?

2012-02-20T07:00:00.001-08:00

Why the hell is he going on and on about Utility Warehouse?

Here it is in black and white, the truth.

I am a distributor for Utility Warehouse, I signed up through recommendation from my brother-in-law. I work self employed so am always looking for other ways to increase my income.

The deal was £100 and be a distributor, so I thought what the heck. I did however take time and researched them and found good and bad reviews. But for £100 was worth a go to me.

Sat on this company for a while, did the online training and attended a seminar. Took my time to really start making moves.

Firstly got rid or BT and joined Utility Warehouse and found I save at least £15 a month. Discount card is something you don't have to get, but is worthwhile if you want to save between 3 and 7% and shop wisely.

Ok, here's the bottom line. If you sign up to a service from Utility Warehouse I get up to £10.00 commission, and also a percentage of the amount you spend every month, on average about 5%, so if you got a phone and broadband I would get about £1.20 a month.

What does it cost you? Nothing!

All you are doing is switching over providers, the same BT engineer will visit you if there is a problem, the same Gas company, same Electric company for faults.

So if you change to Utility Warehouse it will not cost you a penny, in fact, you will save money, the more you take up, the better the discounts. Recommend a friend and there incentive schemes for you. You do not have to be a distributor to give referrals to friends. You get a percentage too.

If you decide later you want to become a distributor then by all means do so.

Just take a look, if it's not for you then fine, if it is just sign up online and within a few weeks you can enjoy the benefits of saving some money.

Remember you are not paying any extra for this, just saving.

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

Multi level marketing

2012-02-20T06:24:00.002-08:00

Just watched a presentation from a multi level marketer, rather impressive I thought. Until they wanted money again. These people are very skilled talkers and motivators, but at the end of the day it's their job.

To get where they are can mean a lot of time and effort, also they are top level people, this means they have already taken the cream of the top, so you starting way down below which means you got to find those people with disposable incomes that haven't already done so.

Why I save money

2012-02-20T02:37:00.000-08:00

Sceptical or Skeptical


1.	not convinced that something is true; doubtful
2.	tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general
3.	of or relating to sceptics; sceptic
Why did I put the above up? Because I was too. Before I joined Utility Warehouse, I spent hours trolling through their pages try to find a catch. Mixed reviews as usual, even negative reviews were not that negative once you read past the first couple of paragraphs. The problem is I did not, there are no membership fees, just the discount club card, and if you use it wisely then you will get your money back, and you don't have to join if you don't want to. It does not cost to change provider for Mobiles, Phone, Broadband or Gas and Electric. If you are tied into a contract, take up 4 services and they will give you up to £200.00 towards buying out your existing one. A pedigree company, Telecom Plus - Check them out first. UK based support team, who surprisingly are really helpful. Plus best of all You Save Money and No Tie Me In Contracts, stay for a month, if you are not happy, then leave. How many of the top companies allow you to leave if you suddenly decide its not for you?

Give Utility Warehouse a go what have you got to lose?

Remember they also have a price promise and you can also cancel any time.

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

Discount Card

2012-02-20T01:57:00.001-08:00

Low prices for Mobile, Broadband, Gas, Electric and a discount card for shopping at popular stores on the high street and online.

No tie in contracts, pay for what you have used, no pay in advance, if you don't like it then cancel.

SAVE 3% AT SAINSBURY'S AND GET NECTAR POINTS, 5% AT M&S, ARGOS, B&Q BOOTS, 7% TOYS R US, MOTHERCARE PLUS MORE

IF YOU HAVE DISCOUNT CARDS YOU CAN TAKE ANOTHER 5% OFF WITH THE CASH BACK CARD - B&Q OVER 60S WEDS CLUB WOULD BE 15% WITH THE CASH BACK CARD

Best tips for a household

2012-02-19T09:02:00.000-08:00

In my opinion as a builder / handyman is, know where your stopcock is, always check it is working at least once a year, lubricate it with oil and if it does not work, then get someone in to replace it.

Normally it is located under your stairs or near the kitchen sink.

If you have a leak or even suspect one, then at least you can stop the problem until you can fix it.

Utility Warehouse vs Talk Talk

2012-02-19T09:01:00.000-08:00

I just did a few calculations and read a bit of small print, and findings for Talk Talk seem very candy coated. It all looks very cheap, but once you get caught, you don’t have a pleasant money-saving future.

Compared a like for like deal with Utility Warehouse and Talk Talk, this is the deal I have withUtility Warehouse.

24mb unlimited, free evening and weekend calls.

Talk Talk there is a minimum contract which they do not state. Advertise “prices from” but look into that.

Also minimum connection charge of 13.1p for charged calls. Line rental is £13.80 and £14.50 for the broadband and phone. (Once the honeymoon period is over)

Talk Talk customers need to check their bills and see what they really charge you.

Utility Warehouse for Unlimited broadband and phone is £24.99 a month free evening and weekend call to the usual 01,02 and 03. Oh yeah VAT inclusive and no minimum contract.

All prices were true at time of publishing

This is an independent website and not the official website of the Utility Warehouse. For the most up to
date information, please go to http://www.utilitywarehouse.org.uk/darrenroop

French and Saunders

2012-02-19T08:59:00.001-08:00

French and Saunders in a small advert about Utility Warehouse 1 of 8

French and Saunders Video 1

See how much these companies spend to get you to buy their product.

UK’s Top 10 Advertising Spenders

Half Term Deals

2012-02-19T08:58:00.000-08:00

B&Q have a half term offer 15% off showers, fireplaces, wallpaper and tools plus other stuff.

If you have a Utility Warehouse Club Card that means 20% off.

If you have the over 60s discount card and went on Wednesday and had a Utility Warehouse Club Card that would mean you get a whopping 30% off

Keep check here for more deals.