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Back to original floor boards
Hi all, Wanting some advice. Based in East Belfast in a small 1930s semi. Getting house rennovated and need something done with the floors. Currently carpeted but I like sanded/varnished floorboards. Anyone gone through the process of taking floors back to original floorboards? Regarding upstairs has anyone insulated under…
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Cutting a floor rug?
When I had my stair carpet fitted, the fitter offered to have some offcuts made into mats with properly finished edges but I can't remember the details of who fitted the carpet (it was 10+ years ago). I now have a rug that is slightly too big and I need several inches whacked off it and the cut end 'finished' ( I assume).…
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Enough talking about it now.... Just build the darn thing
New York Street Interchange.. Enough talking about it now.... Just build the darn thing
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Part time ou course
Hi, My situation is that I'm in receipt of income related esa, dla and housing benefit. I haven't worked for a long time due to my health. Whilst I still have the problems and more, I would like to try a part time degree course over 6 years with the open university. At the same time, I am worried about doing this because…
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Roller garage doors
Hi Looking for recommendations for a company to supply and fit a roller garage door in Portadown area. Thanks
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Driving License Renewal
Need to renew my driving license cos ive had it 10 yrs.Got a form from the post office that says to post everything to Coleraine but it also says that if you dont want to send your passport off to them to bring it to a one of the offices and theyll do a pos i.d on you but they been closed from July which makes me think…
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car servicing - what type of service
Folks I have a Toyota Avensis (registered March 2012) - and is due a service. I assume this is a 3 year service. Charles Hurst say it needs a 'Full+' service - which costs £349. Do I need this service to ensure the manufacturers warranty, or can I get a basic one? Anywhere else in the Belfast area I can get a service done…
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Salty Bacon
Fried bacon today and it was so salty it was inedible. I had washed it in cold water before frying. Has anyone a method to A) determine if bacon is salty before cooking, other than licking it, yuk, and B) removing the salt. Would blanching help?
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Derry Accent
Hi All, This little clip has went viral, does the guy actually speak like this or is he just putting the accent on? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-m_BPYJG6M
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Tv3
Hi - I have recently moved house and can't watch TV3 in the new place - its only about 0.5miles from old house where I had great TV3 reception. I have re-tuned the tv but can't pick it up. Any ideas about what else I could try? Thanks
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Another Day Another Bomb Scare
With Belfast brought to an absolute standstill these really do have a significant impact on work, domestic and social life. Is it really impossible to catch the perpetrators?
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Landlords responsibilities
Can I get some advice please. I am a landlord and I have been getting annual gas safe tests carried out. I am about to register for the new landlord registration scheme which becomes mandatory next month and am confused as to whether I must also have an annual electrical test or not. From what I have read it may only be…
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Dublin Airport Rail Link - Coming Soon ???
Irish Rail looking at adding a spur out to the airport so we in Northern Ireland can get a train directly there..... Genius!! A shame the same enthusiasm couldn't be shown to get one to our international airport..... Antrim 'aint that far away!! !!!!!! you can't even get a train to the city airport without having to walk…
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Red Bull Crashed Ice
Just looking online for tickets for this event and read a story on the BT website saying that tickets are £11 for adults and £5.75 for kids and that this price includes the booking fee. The only place that seems to be selling the tickets is the ticketmaster website but they then charge a £1.00 booking fee per ticket. Does…
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Professional recruitment agencies Belfast
Hi Guys, Anyone able to recommend any good agencies in Belfast which deal with professional permanent recruitment? I am an HR professional looking for a change as soon as... Thanks :)
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Book Your MOT online - not working?
Been trying to book my mot online this past couple of days and it is just erroring? Also the dvlni website just links you to nidirect? Do we have to ring now to book mot? :mad:
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Friends boiler unfixable
Hi I wonder if anyone can help, 4 years ago I received a new oil fired central heating system from what I think was warm homes plus as my boiler was not fixable. My friend now has the same problem & when she rang warm homes they told her she could not receive this as she did have a central heating system even though it did…
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Secondary/acoustic glazing
Hi folks, Does anyone have any recommendations for companies in NI who install secondary glazing? We want to reduce road noise so secondary glazing seems like the best option. Thanks for any advice!
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HM Building Services Newtownabbey
Hi Guys, Thinking about getting some work done, has anyone used HM Building Services in Newtownabbey. It is always difficult getting reliable workmen and a personal recommendation would be gratefully appreciated. :j
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Ten Square in Administration
I'm surprised at this, Ten Square is ideally positioned in the city centre and it's always reasonable busy anytime I pass it. I quite like the food and bar area although it is on the pricey side - I do wonder what the real reasons for this development are, e.g. high rates etc?…
