Lib, there is an old wives tale which relates to daubing (with butter) the paws of cats when they move residence; I'm sure you will have heard of it - or even used it! This super Delux Clock Cream which you mention is something similar. In fact it is the diluted version of the de luxe cream which is often used on clock radios when they are relocated in order that they do not become alarmed.

Hopefully I shall be settled in my new abode in the near future, but the real estate agent said that the building includes a reflective grid which she stated was beneficial but expanded no further. Surely it's not a one-way mirror?

The reflective grid is a system of tiny polished bars on your windows that act to prevent flies walking across the glass

I was offered a Trunk Bunk the other day in a pub, should I accept and what is it?

Another from the Innovations catalogue. The Trunk Bunk is a set of wooden-framed bunk beds that fold down into the size of a trunk, handy for taking with you on holiday. Since it weighs about 200 pounds, is inconveniently large to use in a caravan, and rented holiday homes generally have their own furniture, the market for these was rather small. Offer to take it off his hands for nothing -- it'll make a good bonfire on November 5.

Neoprene Power -- the latest in exercise wear, or what?

This is one for the "greens". It is actually an electric generator which uses an elastic band as an energy source. You wind it up, rather like those balsa wood aircraft from the days of yore. Then it will light a 3v torch bulb for up to 30 seconds. Indespensible in dark cupboards, cellars and in the loft while trying to unjam the ballcock.

Raspberry pipsanall - is it edible?