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  Topic: Problem with USA Fittings?
Karl

Replies: 2
Views: 18654

PostForum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms   Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:43 pm   Subject: problems with bathroom fittings
Here in Ireland we are using imperial sizes for most plumbing fittings, except waste pipes. Try getting somebody in ireland to send you a 1/2 '' male to female adaptor, one in 3/4'', and some other sa ...
  Topic: Washing Machine 2yrs old not working
Karl

Replies: 6
Views: 31083

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:34 pm   Subject: washing machine repair
should be a straightforward repair. hold onto it for another while.
  Topic: Patio cleaning
Karl

Replies: 1
Views: 16695

PostForum: Cleaning   Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:31 pm   Subject: patio cleaning
if youre around carlow area, try Woods cleaning and powerwashing. Number is in homewise directory
  Topic: Fitting recessed matwell
Karl

Replies: 1
Views: 14563

PostForum: DIY & Home Improvements   Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:36 am   Subject: recessed mat
To cut as much of the tile as possible, use the smallest cutting disc you can find, and cut downwards as deeply as disc will allow, making sure first that there are no pipes etc. under the floor. Also ...
  Topic: Timer on Underfloor heating
Karl

Replies: 1
Views: 7167

PostForum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms   Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:25 am   Subject: Timer for underfloor heating
Try contacting heatlink on 1800 311338.
  Topic: Advice when using expanding foam
Karl

Replies: 3
Views: 10734

PostForum: Carpentry, Kitchens & Furniture   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:23 pm   Subject: Advice when using expanding foam
Expanding foam is an excellant solution for filling and sealing holes or cracks around the house. But, always wear rubber gloves when using. Otherwise, it sticks fast to hands for days and is horrible ...
  Topic: frame and finish
Karl

Replies: 2
Views: 17423

PostForum: Carpentry, Kitchens & Furniture   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:17 pm   Subject: frame and finish
This is often the case. However, most building contractors will quote for frame and finish. Timber frame companies tend to stick to what they are good at.
There is one company, Holohan Timber Frame, ...
  Topic: Wood Pellett Boiler
Karl

Replies: 7
Views: 33527

PostForum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms   Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:02 am   Subject: Wood pellet or wood chip??
In general, wood chip boilers are more expensive to buy, and are high capacity, ie. for very large house, hotel, nursing home, etc.. Also, unlike pellet systems, there is no chip burning stove availab ...
  Topic: wood lice in the green house
Karl

Replies: 2
Views: 18039

PostForum: Garden & Outdoors   Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:52 am   Subject: To get rid of wood lice
If you don't have acres of tomatoe plants, try squirting a small amount of garden pesticide on adjacent leaves only, not on tomatoes. Then, gently wipe or shake creatures from tomatoes.
  Topic: Oil Burner Removal.
Karl

Replies: 3
Views: 52774

PostForum: DIY & Home Improvements   Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:17 am   Subject: Oil Burner Removal
If your oil burner is made from metal, and is obsolete, a scrap metal disposal company is your best bet. Try www.MullingarRecyclers.com, or depending on where you live, someone closer.
  Topic: New Kitchen Extension
Karl

Replies: 2
Views: 9267

PostForum: Carpentry, Kitchens & Furniture   Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:48 am   Subject: kitchen extension
The first person to see would be an architect. She will tell you whether you need planning permission or not, and with your guidance, draw plans for project. Once this is done, find a reputable builde ...
  Topic: restored stone cottage-advice needed!
Karl

Replies: 1
Views: 17920

PostForum: Extending, Renovating & Restoring   Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:04 pm   Subject: restored stone cottage
When renovating an old building, most people would install a dry lining incorporating insulation, attached to the inside of the external walls. This is covered with plaster slab, plastered and decorat ...
  Topic: Wooden Gates for house entrance
Karl

Replies: 1
Views: 15979

PostForum: DIY & Home Improvements   Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:10 am   Subject: Wooden gates for house entrance
There are a few options you can look at here.
2 local suppliers are
Timber Fencing Gates & Leinster Timber Products as follows:

http://www.homewise.ie/supplier/Laois/TimberFencingGates/52005/ ...
 
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