Patches of woodland, pet tortoises & punctures – this week's MSE Forum highlights

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A few of this week's top threads

Here's a selection of what caught our eye recently:

• I want to buy some land to keep chickens. What are the stamp duty implications?

• What’s the best way to clean tarmac? 

• Have you tried making your own yoghurt?

• Am I being overcharged for transporting my pet tortoise to Finland?

• How are you dealing with the rising price of olive oil?

DanielDeronda wants to know how to minimise the risk of punctures

• Should I hire a financial advisor or go the DIY route?

• Why do people buy patches of woodland?

• What are the best ways to minimise punctures on a bike?

• Why has car oil almost doubled in price?

• What's the best way to store spices bought in bulk?

Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

See what our MSE Forumites had to say and add your own thoughts on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Do please stick to the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Latest comping wins

One of this week's best successes is fourleaf'sprize of £200 of skincare products, their first win in more than a year of comping.  Our Competitions Time boards have loads of opportunities to win great prizes.

Want to peek at some MSE Forum highlights from recent weeks?

• Carpets, cats & custard (28 March 2024) 

• Valencia, vegetables & very big wins (22 March 2024)

• Hens, hobs & housewarming gifts (15 March 2024)

• Crepes, cheaper clothes & cross stitch (8 March 2024)

• Duvets, doilies & duck (1 March 2024)

Your two cents

This week MSE_Jenny_H is working on a new guide about MoneySaving during the perimenopause and menopause – she's keen to hear your tips and tricks.

We also want to know what post-Easter bargains you've spotted (of the chocolate kind or otherwise) and what's the most unusual vending machine you've come across. 

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