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Handyman NI (recommendations)
thought we could resurrect this thread for any recent recommendations: electricians plumbers painters double glazing firms joiners handymen wooden floor fitters who has done a good ( MSE) job for you? [ previous list at: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/409870 ]
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PCN: Urban Clearway - should I challenge?
Hi, I got a PCN for parking on an urban clearway recently. I've checked the location where I've parked and looking one way down the street, the sign was facing in the opposite direction - hence why I didn't see it. When driving up past it, it was located a busy set of traffic lights and had some large commerical for sale…
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caravan in benone: tv reception?
currently have a tourer in benone for the first time and discovered there is no tv reception. noticed a lot of others have sky dishes outside so presume these must work. bit lost on what i need to get and what is not really necessary. any tips please?
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Dog sitters.
Does anyone know of anywhere in the coleraine area that does dog sitting while you are away. Not kennels, or someone who comes to your house a couple of times a day, I mean looking after a dog in their own house. Thank you.
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Extra charges for click and collect at Argos for items bought on ebay
Recently an Ebay seller wanted to charge me an £5 for delivery to NI by Argos Click and collect. After I had bought the item, I got a message that since it was not a mainland destination they would have to charge me extra or I could get a refund. Since the ebay listing did not flag anything regarding extra costs for…
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car breakdown cover
Hi! Always add breakdown cover to my car insurance when I buy it through the broker but as my premium seems to have doubled since last year (no accidents or points etc - aaaargh!) I will be taking my insurance out via a comparison site instead which doesn't include breakdown cover. Can anyone recommend or have any…
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A day on my own
It's my birthday soon (a really BIG one) and after a year from hell would like to do something special just for me, and on my own. NB not Galgorm or similar spa days as I don't enjoy them, and nothing too energetic either as getting over a broken leg. Anywhere in N.Ireland, or over the border within reason. Any suggestions…
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flame or howard street for meal
Planning an anniversary meal and narrowed it down to either Flame or Howard Street restaurants in Belfast City Centre. Anyone been to either and can recommend? Thanks.
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Mobiles
I've already posted in the mobile forum but thought I'd come here for some cross border information I'm often down South and I frequently roam into Vodafones Southern network while here in the North. Money wise not good. My contract with Vodafone has ended and I'm beginning to shop around So I'm after recommendations on…
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Ni rhi
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-36710104 Who comes up with such craziness? I'm not talking about the scheme itself, just how it was implemented. Rewarding people to waste heat? Well I guess we don't need to meet the EU renewables targets anymore (although I think they were a good thing).
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Caravan Storage NI
Hi there, would anyone recommend caravan storage in Newtownabbey area. I've scanned internet, but nothing much showing up. If you have someone/somewhere you can recommend it would be much appreciated.
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Car Roof Box hire
Car Roof Box hire in Northern Ireland?
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Car Roof Box hire
Car Roof Box hire?
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Family friendly hotel for young kids..any advice?
Hi folks, I'm trying to book a hotel for middle of July. Was looking Galway/Westport direction and ideally need a pool. we need Hotel which has family rooms with a separate living room/area as our kids are both under 2 and it's much better for them to sleep In their cots in a separate room within a larger room.Anyone any…
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Mobile hairdresser S/W Belfast?
Hello Any suggestions for a mobile hairdresser in South/West Belfast? Cut/highlights/blowdry... Trying to wean from the salon habit! Thanks.
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Oil leak into next door.....
Suffered a leak from my oil pipe and it has gone through my wall and into next doors kitchen. Now apparently it hasn't done a huge amount of damage but there is some remedying work to be done. The floor will be injected with some stuff and not sure what else will be done. I have home insurance, so do next door, I've made a…
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Queen visit
Does anyone know what date she will be in Coleraine ?
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Transfer Test AQE 2015-2016 *NEW THREAD*
I see dates are up now and it sems to be getting more real http://www.thetransfertest.com/key-dates I know my son is thinking about it already and and stressing a bit hopefully that calms down over the coming Months would like to hear from other parents whose Children are doing the tests this year .
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3.5 inch wide Tongue & Groove Panels
Would anyone know where I could purchase 3.5" wide tongue and groove panels suitable for internal use? B&Q have some T&G panels, but they're wider than this. Thanks.
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Cost of replacing conservatory poly roof with solid
We are considering replacing the polycarbonate roof on our conservatory with a lightweight solid roof to keep it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Can anyone who has done this tell us about their experience and some idea of the cost (which obviously depends on the size)? Thanks
