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Archives for October 2011

Pet adoption?
We are thinking of adopting a dog (no interest in buying when there are so many out there in need of a home and some love). I am wondering where they best places are to look? We are based just outside of Portadown and I have seen Craigavon council do pet adoption and also a place called 7thHeaven which looks nice. In an…
New Bathroom - Plumber
I have just ordered a new bathroom and need to get a plumber to install. Its a small bathroom, just a bath, toilet and basin in a unit and a towel radiator. Im in the bangor area. Anyone got any good recommendations or ideas of what they charge? Thanks
2011 Winter Weather
Alot of people saying this winter is going to be worse than last year!! Forecasters are in disagreement with each other. What do you all think??
Handyman in N.Ireland / Belfast Area
Hi I have a Handyman business thereallyhandyman.com for work round residential and commercial properties. We generally operate within a 20mile radius of Belfast but will travel further. You can see a big list of services on our website if you have any questions dont hesitate to get in touch thanks very much.…
Oil prices.
Hi, with the onset of winter again like most poeple I am having to get more oil, and see that the prices are gradually creeping back to their high levels of a few years ago. 1 just wondering how much approx do the oil distributors get say on a 500 litre fill costing £293, £50 or a lot more than that? 2 does having on as…
Pallet shipping rate UK to N Ireland
Anyone any experience of shipping pallet loads from the UK to Belfast. My supplier will charge me £115 to send a pallet over, but think I should be able to get a better rate than that. If anyone can recommend a haulier who is reliable and good value, that would be great. The delivery will be all boxes, so can be sent as a…
Iron Forge in Belfast
Hi This will sound like a funny request, but I am looking someone in Belfast who could beat a cast iron mould for me. The reason I need this is because I want to put a fan above my cast iron stove to blow heat into the room. However, there is no room above my stove to do this. I think if I could have beaten a stand for the…
Wedding singer(s) N. Ireland?
Can anyone recommend a good singer or singers for a church wedding, and give me an idea of prices? I prefer female if possible. Our budget is very tight but don't really want to go for recorded singing in the church! :o Thanks in advance. :) W [FONT=&quot][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
Rant - over £2,250 for "Luxury" Prison "Suite"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15431374 David Ford should pay for this out of his own pocket...the man's deluded if he thinks a picnic table, cushions, plants, dvd player and the rest are "in no sense a luxury"..... complete muppet!! and in the meantime Mr Ford lets make our elderly choose between heat or…
upholstery cleaning
just wondering if anyone could recommend a good upholstery cleaning service need my sofas cleaned thank you
Digi box with aerial output
HI Hopefully someone can help me here. With the switchover from Analogue to Digital I need a new Digibox with an aerial output instead of a scart output. I have a rather old tv, which works brilliantly with no problems, except that it doesnt have any scart connection to put in a digibox with a scart lead. Can anyone tell…
Plasterer - Quote needed
Hi After a dripping overflow pipe in the attic the bedroom ceiling paper came off and the ceiling is cracked/uneven. It may be ok to be skimmed over but if not may need plaster boarded and then skimmed. The room is approx 6ft x 10ft. Was wondering if anyone could give me a rough price guide. Thanks
jobs from the home
Hi All does anyone know of where i can get a job working a few hours from the house,i have a computer so can work with that
Clip / Frameless Photo Frames
Hi folks, Where in Belfast can I get clip picture frames? I need to get a massive one, 24" x 36" (close to A1 in size) and an A3 and A4. I can get the A4 and A3 ones off Ebay ok but the bigger one seems to be a challenge as a lot of sellers either won't post to here or have high postage costs. Anyone able to help? TIA!…
Anyone know shops that will sell used Formal, Evening Dresses, only worn once!
Hello Anyone know any shops around Derry/Coleraine/Enniskillen/Belfast that will sell used Formal, Evening Dresses. These dresses are from friends who have just worn them once so their in excellent condition. Thanks Lesley
Not impressed with Airtricity
We switched from Power NI about a month ago, when we were with them £10 did us exactly a week, then maybe another day of emergency, with Airtricity is does us 5 days then another day emergency, and something odd with Airtricty is when we run out the house alarm goes of, it never did this with Power NI, you can't buy a top…
Eye Tests for over-60's
Are these still free in N.Ireland? Don't send me to the NHS website because I've been there and it's as clear as mud.
Deadly day out
Just to let those who were lucky enough to get tickets know. The Live and Deadly roadshow in Castlewellan Forest Park has been cancelled due to strong wind warning. Some very disappointed peeps here :( - may have to go and see Three Musketeers instead. G.
Converting oil Aga to sloid fuel???
Hi folks anyone on this site converted their oil fired Aga to solid fuel (coal/wood)??? how much did it cost? did it work well? who fitted it for you? any info gladly recieved as the price of oil is preventing the aga being lit!!!:beer:
Clean out Oil Tank
Can anyone recommend some-one who can clean my Oil Tank (beehive domestic home-heating oil type). I need the kero taken out and water/sludge drained from the bottom, fuel line cleaned etc before kerosene is put back in. many thanks

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