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What don't you own ?

312 replies

RuthTopp · 15/02/2021 16:56

So what don't you have at home that others would find essential ?
I don't have a dishwasher or a tumble dryer. We also only have 1 tv in the family room.

OP posts:
Puddingypops · 15/02/2021 21:09

I win this, heating in the house, I have 2 plug in hot air blowers that I change location of at versions times, been 20 years and it’s really REALLY COLD hahahaha. Also no dishwasher, drier, car, anything lol

the80sweregreat · 15/02/2021 21:10

@WorriedMillie

I think I have everything I need and then I read the Lakeland catalogue Grin
Grape knife anyone?
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/02/2021 21:14

Umbrellla
Dog

duckalemon · 15/02/2021 21:17

A microwave

CathyorClaire · 15/02/2021 21:18

Smart TV
iPhone
Alexa
Printer
Ring doorbell

Cherrysoup · 15/02/2021 21:28

Airing cupboard. I wish I had one.
Alexa, I can do without.
Slow cooker, I don’t get the point of them.

rainbowcakes · 15/02/2021 21:34

I was genuinely starting to think i was the only person in the entire world who doesnt have a dishwasher or a tumble dryer!

Dont get me wrong, i am absolutely desperate for both (especially a dishwasher) but there is just no space in the kitchen. So unless we move house or get an extension (cant afford either) we will continue to wash dishes by hand Grin

rainbowcakes · 15/02/2021 21:36

Also no Alexa or downstairs toilet or en-suite!

passtheorange · 15/02/2021 21:38

Downstairs loo.
Don't have the space for either a dishwasher or a tumble dryer. Would have both if we did.
Smart tv.
Food mixer.
Airing cupboard - we did have one but were persuaded to have a combi boiler some years ago and have regretted it ever since.
Pressure washer.
Garage.
Enthusiasm.

Dowser · 15/02/2021 21:45

No ensuite or extra loo
No microwave, tumbler or dishwasher
No ghd straighteners
No dog or any pet
No outdoor pizza oven
No hot tub but did have one yonks ago
No fire pit, no brick built bbq
No conservatory or summerhouse
No air con, fan
No Alexa, hi def tv, or surround sound system
No coal fire or woodburners

Knittingnanny · 15/02/2021 22:36

So glad to read through this thread! I joined mumsnet at its inception about 21 years ago I think, with a third child who was a resistant eater and needed advice. I rejoined when my first grandchild was born ten years ago to get up to date info about babies etc and learn how to be a good mother in law
I’ve been gobsmacked at some threads, I was feeling I was the only married person who managed to squeeze into a standard double bed, not change our towels every day, not have an en-suite, guest rooms, not have money instantly available to build an extension/ loft conversion etc.
I feel almost normal again now reading this thread!

Gilead · 15/02/2021 22:49

I e never had a deep fat fryer in any shape or form.

MinnieJackson · 15/02/2021 23:13

A dishwasher because it broke and were a house of four adults, three ok ds. So much washing up but I can't afford another.

flappityflippers1 · 15/02/2021 23:19

Tumble dryer
Dishwasher
Downstairs loo
Only 1 tv in house
No dining room. Dining table in the conservatory that doubles as a playroom (this irritates the fucking shit out of me, I’d at least like it to fit in the damn kitchen, it’s not even a big table!)

Ginfordinner · 15/02/2021 23:19

@NYCDreaming

Washing machine and tumble dryer (we use the laundromat) Kettle Toaster Dishwasher
Our local laundrette now has just one washing machine. There is so little demand for it now.
cabbagevan · 15/02/2021 23:26

A hairdryer
A freezer
A tumble dryer
A dishwasher
Hair straighteners
Make up
Beauty products
A car

greenemerald · 15/02/2021 23:46

TV and microwave

RagzReturnsRebooted · 15/02/2021 23:47

Dishwasher
My house!

flamingomingeo · 15/02/2021 23:48

An oven. Just have an airfryer and slow cooker.
A hairdryer.

PickAChew · 15/02/2021 23:51

A dozen different facial serums.

Anthilda · 15/02/2021 23:53

Washing line
Tumble dryer
Coffee machine
Only recently purchased dishwasher- wish I'd got one years ago.

PickAChew · 15/02/2021 23:54

How does it stay open, @gingordinner?

Our nearby laundrette has a wall of washers and a wall of dryers and it always busy. Even now, it's a drop and go service and everything looks to be constantly turning.

The one on the other side of town is a music venue by night :o

PickAChew · 15/02/2021 23:55

@Ginfordinner

Lovelydiscusfish · 15/02/2021 23:56

A house! And the one we rent has only two bedrooms, a bathroom and a combined kitchen/living room thing downstairs.No garden. No tumble-dryer, no dishwasher (no room)! Have actually a very limited amount of stuff, and I kinda like it that way.

I had to ask my mom recently what was the minimum sensible amount of towels for a grown up person to have, so I could purchase said number from charity shops. I am in my 40s! (And a bit of a dirty hippy....)

Boyfriend informed me a couple of days ago that he has ordered us a printer. Kinda excited, but also feels a little bourgeoise to me...... Grin

CoffeeSonata · 16/02/2021 00:11

A TV. At all.

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