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Plaster splashes
Hi Anyone any tips on removing plaster water splashes from interior brick? Tried hot water and scrubbing brush but that didn’t work. Thanks
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Engagement Rings NI.
Hi All, I recently proposed to my partner and she is currently looking for an engagement ring. I don't have an insurmountable budget for this but I also don't want her to be disappointed. Where is a good place to look for engagement rings and can I get something good for around £1k or is this too low? Thanks in advance.
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Damp proof
So I've damp in my front wall, which I suspect is rising. I've read the threads on here, and saw what seems like a good suggestion - to get an independent report (ray mccleery was recommended), but does anyone know how much that is likely to cost? Also, can anyone recommend someone for the dampproof work? Gary McKibbens…
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Reputable Financial Advisor
Looking for a reputable financial advisor based in North West. I say reputable because I'm sure there are some rogues amongst them.
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Esa and marriage
Hi i was wondering if anyone can give me some asvice please, i will be getting married this year and i am on esa support group claiming as a single person as i live on my own at the moment, when you get married to the esa and housing benifit be contacted actomatically when you register your marriage or do i have to contact…
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Parking at Dublin airport
Hi We are flying out from Dublin airport soon and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on where to park?
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defro boiler
I would like to share with the group. I just installed a new DEFRO boiler ( polish made) it runs with a pea coal via an automatic hopper, and has the option off running off wood, turf, cardboard. its installed next too my oil boiler in my garage and connected to it and can keep my oil boiler as backup. quite simple install…
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Gas Supplies NI
Hi All, I have rently moved into a property that it is heated via a pay as you go gas card through Airtricity. We seem to be topping up around £20 per week which seems a lot when my partner and I are both not about during the day when the heating is not on. Is this a normal price or is there potential to shop around?…
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RTE in NI
Up until I rescanned my TV a few days back (BBC picture breaking up) I received the whole range of TV programs from the Rep including TV3 and Virgin 1,2, and 3. Now I receive none of them. There is nothing in the 800 range I rescanned twice today, it’s a lovely still day and still no signal. Any suggestions? I live in the…
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Where to live in Northern Ireland?
I've been living abroad for the past 20+ years and am planning a move back to Northern Ireland in the next couple of years. I am driving my husband - who is not from Northern Ireland but willing to make the move with me - mad. I cannot for the life of me decide where to live. One minute I'm thinking it would be good to be…
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Land and Property NI Issue
Hi All, This is on behalf of an elderly lady and I am hoping to get some advice here. The lady's husband passed away recently so a call was made to Land and Property NI to advise them of this and get the rate bills for two properties switched over to her name. The following issues arose: - The operator for LPNI advised…
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Bulk wood chips
Anywhere in N. Down that does bulk wood chips for the garden?
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Cine film to DVD
I have a number of old cine films that I'd like to get copied to DVD. Has anyone done this recently and can recommend where to get it done? I'm not keen on posting them and would rather find somewhere locally. I'm in Belfast.
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Rent Increase
Question for tenants and landlords in Northern Ireland. How often do you or your landlord increase the rent ,and by how much. I have tried increase rents in between tenants but now I have two long term tenants . I am working on the idea small increases annually is better than a big increase .
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Wheelie Bin Bags
Hi Tried contracting Ards North Down Council without luck and I'm seeking good quality 360 litre Bin Bags to line my Wheelie Bin. Any ideas folks please. Strength is as important as price and it is a bit of a punt shopping online for these as it seems quality is so variable. Thanks
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Brexit and Irish passport holders
The UK are implementing a scheme whereby all EU citizens living in the UK must apply for "settled status" once we leave the EU. I was wondering how that will affect all the Irish passport holders in NI, will they have to apply for this? Or will everyone have to hold both UK and Irish passports?
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The cost of mobile calls in NI
My contract with Tesco will soon becoming to an end so I’m looking around for a new supplier As those living near the boarder, who constantly cross the border, and who’s phone can hop from one jurisdiction to another will appreciate that this can be costly at times I’d be interested to hear who do you deal with at the…
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Wedding Costs
Hi All, I thought I would post this to the Northern Ireland forum too, I would also be interested in suggestions of venues for both Fermanagh and Donegal. I am planning to propose to my girlfriend in a few weeks (she knows it’s coming) and I would like to get married around Sep/Oct of this year but I am looking to gauge…
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Fixed speed cameras on M1?
Just had info from a friend that fixed speed cameras are now in operation on the M1? Anyone heard of any truth in it?
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Hot Water Cylinder
Hi Any plumbers out there or has anyone recently had there hot water cylinder replaced? Looking to know cost approx? Thanks
