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Kitchen upgrade
Hi, My kitchen is dated, very dated. I had originally picked a new Ikea kitchen, inc appliances, and thought I got it as a reasonable price but their charges for fitting just became too much. Be warned that the cost you are quoted for an Ikea fit should be more or less doubled by the time all the necessary 'extras' such as…
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Keeping chickens in Belfast
Hi all, First post here - mainly on the back of a post a found here on MSE NI from a few years ago. It was an interesting read for me so I just thought I would open up a new thread in case anyone else is considering getting a few birds for their back garden. I recently made the suburbia of East Belfast home for a few and…
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Liverpool Tickets for Matches at Anfield?
Hi Does Anyone know the best way to get tickets for Matches at Anfield I know there is a limited general sale but it normally sells out very quickly I know sometimes supporters clubs have a block of tickets and they might be available if the club is not running a trip to the match, is anyone on here in any clubs, I'm After…
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squirrel pest....where to buy a solution??
Serious question so serious replys only please. Want to remove grey squirrels from garden. Netting not an option. Dont want to do anything illegal or out down poison/pet repellent. What are my options? Squirrel trap? Strong pellet gun to kill them.(one that is strong but not requiring a licence ) Dont want a wee pet. Want…
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Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
Anyone got experience of booking a wheelchair accessible taxi in the general Belfast area? I tried 1 taxi firm and they said they would take the booking but could not guarantee it would arrive on time! Is this the norm? Its for my sister who has just started to use a wheelchair and is now in a panic.
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Buying a Jacket
Hi All, Where do people recommend in Belfast city centre to buy a nice dressy jacket at reasonable prices? Thanks
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Pigeon a la mondeo
Driving home last night, a fat wood pigeon flew straight at the car and hit the windscreen, killing itself. I stopped, jumped out, put it in a bag and drove the two miles home. Quick nip with a knife and scissors, pluck, gut and chop, and the pigeon's in the pot with an onion, carrot, leek and potato. Delicious. A…
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Paypal Pay after delivery
I usually do this when I order a dominoes pizza, great when it is getting near the end of the month, but the last time I did this, they took the money out of my bank account straight away, even though the option was still on when I checked my paypal account. Anyone else have this experience>
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The Sun Newspaper
Hi Folks, I know this is not directly connected to money queries but I was just wondering does anyone in Northern Ireland still buy the Sun Newspaper. I was never a fan of this rag and still find their coverage today that all the lies they printed about Hillsborough still unforgivable. Although I am no monarchist I find…
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north west 200
does anyone know the dates for the 2016 races/practice sessions? ive just bought a touring caravan and wanted to be organised and try and bookin for my 1st vist to the races. always wanted to see it.
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wiring telephone extension - help please
Hello – can you help me I've broken open a sealed telephone extension. There are 4 wires on the telephone extension – white, blue, green and red. The socket is an ADSL masterplate socket - it has 6 connections – A G B and 5 3 2 – what connections should I use where please? Thanks in advance!
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how to drain petrol tank ?NOT filled in error
Student daughter filled her car with petrol recently but is now trading it in for newer car. Not sure how much petrol is in the tank but it looks pretty full judging by the display on the dashboard. Anyhow, she'll probably collect her 'new' car tomorrow and have to put petrol in it straight away. So, in the true spirit of…
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Booking a multi centre holiday to USA
Hi everyone, We are interested in booking a multi centre trip to New York/Las Vegas/San Francisco for next year. Could anyone advise the best way to do this? Websites or travel agent? Recommendations for hotels etc would be good. Thanks in advance
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Updated list of car boot sales?
Just wondering if there's anywhere to find an updated list of car boot sales in Northern Ireland ? I've used the search facility, but most information is a year old, I'm assuming nowadays there might be a resurgence with all the austerity, learned that word watching the news about Greece, seems to be used a lot in…
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Belfast based plasterer
Can anyone recommend a good plasterer in the Belfast area? I need walls skimmed and a ceiling done in one room. Ideally someone who isn't really expensive, but it needs to be someone who is good at what they do.
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Calor gas cylinders
Hi all, Does anyone know anywhere that could take an empty 13kg propane calor gas cylinder (the red one), in exchange for a patio gas propane cylinder (the grey one)? Local calor dealer says they can only do a like for like swap i.e. give me another red one, unless I pay for a patio gas cylinder. The problem is that our…
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Power NI Bill question - am I being done?
Hi I'm just going over my last electric bill from Power NI and I'm a bit confused. I just want to double check if I'm getting done or not. Apologies for all the figures below if they don't make sense. The balance from the bill prior to this one was showing as £259.16 in credit. Between the last bill and this one, with…
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Which Mobile. Current one stinks
My contract with Vodafone has just ended and I will be changing provider; for living in Armagh there are lots of blank areas where I can't get a signal and the length of the ring tone is just awful. So I will be leaving Vodafone and am looking around for the best service and deal Living close to the border, and I'm often…
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plasterer required
I need two rooms skimmed anyone have a plasterer they have used and would recommend. Thanks in advance...
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roofing repair east belfast
I need a ridge tile replaced and cant seem to get any roofers to do the repair, I'm guessing its too small a job. Any recommendations for a roofer who does this type of small repair would be massively appreciated!