DEAR Jasminda, I recently inherited my grandmother's fur coat. It is a beautiful item, but I can't imagine wearing it for ethical reasons. I also don't want to sell it because of the sentimental value. It seems a waste to just leave it hanging in the cupboard. What should I do? Matilda W.   Dear Matilda, Your grandmother

  DEAR Jasminda, MY husband and I are house-sitting a very large property and have been told that we can use the pool, spa and sauna along with making ourselves at home in whatever way we choose. After day three of this month-long venture, the owners have alerted me to the very sophisticated

  DEAR Jasminda, WE live on a battle axe block and are the last house, with several dwellings in front. The front block residents have allowed a political billboard to be placed in the common area and it is for a party that we most definitely do not want to be associated with. What

  Dear Jasminda, I'm continually frustrated with people who don't know the roundabout rules. Surely, they knew them once, when they went for their driving test, but now they unnecessarily stop, switch lanes midway, don't indicate, and a multitude of other sins. Barry L   Dear Barry, I have cross-referenced the NSW Roundabout rules with my general

  DEAR Jasminda, I recently gave away a bookcase and dining set to a couple who were just starting out. They said they were grateful as they couldn't afford to buy anything. Then I saw my items listed on a Buy, Swap and Sell site for an inflated price. I feel like contacting them to

  DEAR Jasminda, WHAT is the correct method for giving guests a hint to go home when they have stayed well past your bedtime, and you have to work the next day? George T.   Dear George, This scenario is a challenge; it really depends on how close you are to your guests. If you have known

  DEAR Jasminda, I've met a wonderful lady, but I seem to have an allergy to something in her home. Each time I go there I develop red eyes, wheezing and sneezing. I now have to take an antihistamine before I visit, which is not a long-term solution. There are so many options of what

  DEAR Jasminda, My friends gave me a group birthday present for a hot air balloon experience. Given my hatred for heights and confined spaces, I’m wondering if I need new friends. Mary H.   Dear Mary, There are two ways you could take this. Either your friends are trying to get you out of your comfort zone