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Archives for January 2015

Concrete lintel repair (replacement) - builders?
Can anyone suggest any builders who could potentially repair (or replace if necessary) a concrete lintel? Someone who can work in Belfast. Thanks!
Anyone recommend a good car bodywork specialist?
Ideally around Bangor, Holywood, Ards areas? Need bumper sorted :eek: :beer:
How would you rate Belfast?
Seems the NYT has given it the thumbs up All the crap petty politics and crime etc aside, (you'll get this in every city be it stabbings, muggings, petty politics etc) how would you rate Belfast as a city??
An Artistic Bonfire - You couldn't make it up !!!
An Artistic Bonfire - You couldn't make it up !!! We have enough "Artists" building these things on the run up to the 12th.... and I'll bet he's being paid a fortune to build it.. :rotfl::rotfl:
peugot van back door fix
bit random I know. anyone know anywhere that could fix a Peugeot partner van back door. the back door wont lock anymore cheers
phone and broadband
Hi Everyone. Does anybody know who is the cheapest phone and broadband provider, I'm with BT at the minute and I am fed up every quarter it comes in its gone up. At the minute I'm on unlimited calls, which I'm going to change as we hardly ever use the phone and unlimited broadband, my latest bill was a £179.00, £12 of that…
Back to original floor boards
Hi all, Wanting some advice. Based in East Belfast in a small 1930s semi. Getting house rennovated and need something done with the floors. Currently carpeted but I like sanded/varnished floorboards. Anyone gone through the process of taking floors back to original floorboards? Regarding upstairs has anyone insulated under…
Rehau, Duraflex or Enlighten double glazing?
I've heard double glazing installers refer to three different brands of glass for double glazing. Namely: a) Rehau b) Duraflex c) Enlighten Would anyone have any comments on these brands of double glazing glass, or are there any specific questions I should be asking to determine which brand of glass is best? Thanks!
Buying out the ground rent (freehold?)
If I buy out the ground rent on my home, which I think I can do through Land Registry by paying the owner of the ground rent 8 years worth of ground rent, would this then mean that my home is now freehold? Or does it simply mean that I no longer have to pay ground rent, but it's still not freehold? If this is the case,…
Antique Fairs/Car Boot Sales
Hi All, Are there any good antique fairs, auctions or car boot sales on this Saturday afternoon in either Belfast or the surrounding area. Thanks in advance.
Roller garage doors
Hi Looking for recommendations for a company to supply and fit a roller garage door in Portadown area. Thanks
car servicing - what type of service
Folks I have a Toyota Avensis (registered March 2012) - and is due a service. I assume this is a 3 year service. Charles Hurst say it needs a 'Full+' service - which costs £349. Do I need this service to ensure the manufacturers warranty, or can I get a basic one? Anywhere else in the Belfast area I can get a service done…
Enough talking about it now.... Just build the darn thing
New York Street Interchange.. Enough talking about it now.... Just build the darn thing
Landlords responsibilities
Can I get some advice please. I am a landlord and I have been getting annual gas safe tests carried out. I am about to register for the new landlord registration scheme which becomes mandatory next month and am confused as to whether I must also have an annual electrical test or not. From what I have read it may only be…
Wedding photographer
Hi everyone Wondering if anyone could provide recommendations for a wedding photographer in the Belfast area? I am looking for a photographer for a summer wedding and keen to have recommendations and possible ideas of price ranges that I could expect to pay. Many thanks
Another Day Another Bomb Scare
With Belfast brought to an absolute standstill these really do have a significant impact on work, domestic and social life. Is it really impossible to catch the perpetrators?
Dublin Airport Rail Link - Coming Soon ???
Irish Rail looking at adding a spur out to the airport so we in Northern Ireland can get a train directly there..... Genius!! A shame the same enthusiasm couldn't be shown to get one to our international airport..... Antrim 'aint that far away!! !!!!!! you can't even get a train to the city airport without having to walk…
Red Bull Crashed Ice
Just looking online for tickets for this event and read a story on the BT website saying that tickets are £11 for adults and £5.75 for kids and that this price includes the booking fee. The only place that seems to be selling the tickets is the ticketmaster website but they then charge a £1.00 booking fee per ticket. Does…
Cutting a floor rug?
When I had my stair carpet fitted, the fitter offered to have some offcuts made into mats with properly finished edges but I can't remember the details of who fitted the carpet (it was 10+ years ago). I now have a rug that is slightly too big and I need several inches whacked off it and the cut end 'finished' ( I assume).…
Professional recruitment agencies Belfast
Hi Guys, Anyone able to recommend any good agencies in Belfast which deal with professional permanent recruitment? I am an HR professional looking for a change as soon as... Thanks :)

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