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Topic: Problem with USA Fittings? |
Karl
Replies: 2
Views: 20997
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Forum: 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: 33438
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Forum: 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: 18788
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Forum: 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: 17039
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Forum: 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: 7274
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Forum: 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: 10870
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Forum: 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: 19621
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Forum: 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: 36369
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Forum: 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: 20277
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Forum: 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: 60523
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Forum: 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: 9379
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Forum: 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: 20046
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Forum: 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: 18344
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Forum: 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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