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Double glazing recommendations
Hi, We’re looking to get our double glazing replaced and was wondering if anyone could share details of any companies they they’d be happy to recommend please - or any to avoid. Any help gratefully received. We’re in Belfast. Thanks
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Builder - bangor area
As above looking recommendations for someone who could do a good job at an extension. Nothing huge - within the limits for building control which I think is 16sqm. Thanks
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Civil Service partial retirement hours
Hi Can someone tell me how I deal with leave when it has been put into hours? My leave is 172 hours and on HRC I have now got -31. Its a complete mystery to anyone I ask.
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Covid Certification App
Hi I cannot open my My Covid Certification app. This problem has just arisen within the past couple of days. Is anyone else having a problem? Perhaps it is something to do with the new arrangements being put in place for Covid passports. If I uninstall the app will all my information be saved and reappear when I reinstall…
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Handyman/woman/person
Any recommendations for getting someone to do a small job in Belfast? Fixing a door
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Oil Prices
I suppose asking what way heating oil is going to go is like asking how long is a piece of spring. My reason for raising this topic is simple: I’ve my spendlocal card in my back pocket and I’ve just got word this morning that my winter fuel payment is on its way to the bank 🤓 I guess I’ve enough oil to see me through to…
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Prepaid money card for NI residents
If as is suggested the executive give every household or adult a pre paid card to spend at a local business where would everyone spend theirs?
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Electricity price rise
Electricity price rise is imminent and probably will be high. Bound to impact electric car running costs. Why don’t electric cars have a solar panel on the roof? Do they have dynamic braking?
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Wig
Any suggestions where I can buy wigs for everyday use. I’m in Co. Antrim but willing to travel. TIA
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Notice to quit issued by one of divorcing landlords
Hi all, I have a query which I’ve been getting conflicting information on and was wondering if anyone on the forum had any insight into the issue. a friend of mine has been in a rented property for 6 years and recently the landlords have decided to get divorced. Upon commencement of the divorce proceedings the property was…
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Strange that all oil companies locally charge the exact same price.
Hello folks, It comes across to me that its strange that all the oil companies where I live charge the exact same price for oil, yesterday it was £218 across all the companies I checked online, and today it is £223 across the same companies. Is this anti competitive I wonder and could it be that there is something of a…
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Solar PV
Hi all, I am currently considering installing solar PV and was wondering if anyone on this board might be able to give an insight into whether there might be any incentives coming up from Stormont for this? Also if anyone has recommendations for installers,that would be appreciated too. Thanks, D
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Buying a new build house
Hi Everyone, My partner and I are looking to buy our first home together but struggling in the current property market (keep being out bid etc.) A new development is going on sale but the company are selling ‘off plan’ meaning there is no show home to view before purchase. I’ve done some research and the company seems…
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Septic tank / mini-treatment plant woes
CanI anyone recommend a company or tradesperson that works with septic tanks? I am North Antrim area. I get the tank de-sludged once every year, it was last done in March. However, the whole area is very smelly and there is evidently something not working correctly. The smell is also very evident in the bathroom. I am…
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Sofa cleaning Newtownabbey area
Hi, Could someone recommend someone who would clean our sofa and a Roman blind? We live in the Newtownabbey area. Also not sure if I am making things up but is there a cleaning process available that leaves the sofa dry or as near as now? TIA
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Dental implants had you had one and what cost?
Hi, I am reaching the age where my teeth are not so good, I have had two out near the back beside each other, and the very back tooth has broken, and may well have to be extracted, so thinking about maybe a dental implant or two if I could afford. it. I am very interested if you have had this procedure done and what costs…
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Can a vehicle registered in England get a MOT in Northern Ireland?
Hi. Does anyone know if a vehicle, for example, is registered in England can get an MOT in Northern Ireland? Also, a similar question, is it possiblee for a registered vehicle in Northern Ireland to get an MOT in England? Do you guys know if I can insure a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland with a company that is from…
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Patch a hole in top of plastic oil tank?
Recently I added a Kingspan Watchman sensor to the top of my plastic oil tank, but after week or so it stopped picking up changes in the oil level. I'm fairly sure i've put the sensor in the wrong location and want to move it, however the cap that originally covered the hole also took the tread with it when I took the cap…
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Electrician, plumber, Joiner recommendations Newtownabbey/Carrick
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the area and have found this website incredibly helpful- many thanks to all the posters so far. I'm starting to renovate an old victorian house in the Newtownabbey/ Carrickfergus area. It needs a rewire, new heating system (no radiators upstairs), sash window draught- proofing and some damp…
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EU Digital Covid Certificate
I discovered on Sunday that the EU Digital Covid Certifcate website was available to Irish passport holders living in NI - https://covidcertificateportal.gov.ie/en-US/third-country-cert-request/ - so I applied. It keeps on failing due to an error uploading my NI certificate - or so it says! I went on to online chat and…
