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N. Ireland
Archives for February 2015
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Hardwood external door suppliers in NI
Would anyone like to suggest any manufacturers/suppliers of hardwood external doors in NI? Excluding B&Q, Homebase and The Door Store whose websites I have already checked but haven't found what I'm looking for. Thanks!
Parking sensors
Anyone recommend a company to fit parking sensors to a car? Being quoted £200+ vat from a main dealer. thanks
sse airtricity - opinions?
Has anyone joined up with these people, or know anything about them? I was apprehended in Tesco the other day with a rep trying to get me to sign up - there and then!! - but I told him I would rather take home his little leaflet and read it at home. Any opinions?? Thanks.
Power ni direct debit
Hi folks, We bought our house last year and set up an account with Power ni, our direct debit was set up at £37 p/m which was fine. Now we received a letter saying our estimated costs for the next year would be £828 so our DD would go up to £69 p/m. Does this seem right? We live in a 3 bed terrace and there's only two of…
250 Jobs for Belfast
Hi, I see Alexander Mann solutions have officially launched their new services from Belfast this week. What exactly does this company do? I thought it was purely a recruitment firm but their site talks about outsourcing and management support etc.…
Electrican recommendation needed
I would like to know if anyone has a recommended electrican that covers Portadown area. I require replacement lights fitted in the kitchen (2) and two bedrooms (2). So 4 light fittings in total I've been quoted 100.00 by one guy, looking for others to contact for quotes.
Old Pine Floorboards needed URGENT!
Hi, As the title suggests, I need some old pine floorboards as we a re renovating or house. Does anyone know anywhere in Belfast where I can get some or is anyone locally throwing out or not requiring theirs due to their own renovating? Dimensions are 13cm x 1.5cm x 300cm. If larger I can get them cut down to size. Many…
Benenden Healthcare
Hi Just wondering if anyone is a member of Benenden Healthcare and if so what kind of experiences they have had with them? Debating whether to join or not?? :)
Bungalow conversions
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum as well as new to house buying and renovating so please bear with me! We have our eyes set on a typical 3 bedroom bungalow with the hope that we can extend (need to find this all out re planning etc). I was interested to hear anyone's experiences in similar positions or anyone who has…
White foil (grained) uPVC window frames & dirt
Has anyone here had *white* uPVC foil (i.e. woodgrain effect) uPVC window frames installed? Does the grain catch dirt? Are these frames more likely to become more visibly dirty compared to plain white uPVC window frames? Thanks!
Money Saving Pinned Threads (NI Specific)
Hi All, A number of us myself included are frequently posting on here for recommendations regarding good plumbers etc. Is it possible to have a pinned thread with a list of tradespeople across NI along with a thread on the best and most inexpensive fuel in certain areas?
Recycle spectacles
Hi, I have a pair of spectacles I would like to donate (Vision Aid or something similar). Is there anywhere in Belfast that anyone knows of. I am based in East Belfast. Many thanks, MR
Tesco leaving Connswater.
Anyone else hoping an Asda might take over the Tesco space at Connswater. Sister would really like a Primark.
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