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Now that we had someone power washing our driveway to get rid of many years grime and moss/weeds, we need to find some kind of sealant/filler to fill the gaps between paving bricks, the edges which are bevelled resulting with moss buildup. Power washing had dislodged some sand from the gaps...

At present my husband uses mobile broadband via Vodafone for watching soccer using NOW TV, the signal varies from 2 to 3 bars in our house in South Co Dublin. This affects quality of picture. Is there a way of improving signal - what equipment or accessories would help, e.g. external antenna...

Yesterday I had to submit the Tax Review for the year 2019 as the insurance company won’t send me the annual withdrawal from my ARF policy unless this is done. I noticed on MyAccount that Employee Tax Credit is listed even though I took early retirement 7 years ago and reached age of 66 last...

Hi, my husband (age 77) policy is due for renewal on 1/1/2020; cover is Simply Connect; quote is €1,230. Just saw recent queries here re Simplicity (which we had 2 years ago before changing to S.Connect). Wonder if it’s worth changing back to Simplicity for the year 2020? Mine’s same except...

Our house (part of estate of 42 houses) had been built in 1977. Attic converted into storage room, with pull-up ladder - with dormer windows at rear in 1982. Then lean-to extension to the rear (8ft x 8ft - small enough not to require planning permission) erected in 1990. Finally, wall between...

My husband (77) and myself (66) are severely disabled since birth. Both of us underwent special education and my husband had to persevere remaining employed for 50+years without any educational qualifications. Due to my hardworking parents, despite raising a large family, ensured I obtained a...

I’m advised to upgrade my iPhone5C bought some years ago, as its storage capacity is far too small for taking/storing several photos. I’m aware of downloading photos to iCloud, GooglePhotos etc. It was suggested that I purchase a second hand iPhone8. What reliable stores in Dublin would sell...

Having had read AAM for advice on various issues including Health Insurance over the past several years, I find it most helpful- especially I cannot use the telephone due to a lifetime disability. For that reason, I am entirely grateful to Snowby for the contributions/advice with regard to...

Snowby, Certainly we’re not too fussy about type of hospital room - and having taken note of suggestions, your assistance is very much appreciated. Allencat

Hi, we’re a retired couple (76 & 65). Both of us are fine touch wood though we see GPs / consultants occasionally in relation to hypertension, chronic glaucoma and minor health issues (my husband) and heart/eye issues - not serious (myself). Have MCards (reviewed annually). Today my husband’s...

Don't put out any food scraps as they'll attract seagulls/magpies which ruin the estate with their white 'gifts' - on roofs, gutters, windows, cars, driveways .....

For the first time in my life, I'm using online method of making Tax Return for the year 2017 instead of the usual paper form! Having had registered and opened 'MyAccount' successfully, I went over to the section for reviewing/adding/updating income, etc. When it comes to Tax Credits, as I'm...

Am Flogas customer since 2007 after changing c/h system from oil to gas - handy for instant supply and no more waiting at home for oil delivery. Still receiving paper bills - no bother for me as this came useful for verifying our home address whenever requested. Also it provides an excellent...

Recently retired early at age of 63 on health grounds and was late entrant to Civil Service (1997). Joined AVC Plan in 2006, and total contributions up to 2015 was 40K. My normal pension age being 65 is coming up in 5 months time, and today the statement arrived in post. Details are: Value...

Many thanks for clear reply, Buddyboy. Have turned down TRVs in 2 bedrooms to 3 last night (after c/h system was off) and will check them during the next cycle (19:00-20:00) - they're v hot during 1st cycle this evening. I had lowered the setting of thermostat on controller to 15C to match the...

A few days ago the gas boiler has been upgraded and heating controls instalked fir two zones - Living and Water. Wireless thermostat in hallway set to 21C. However the hallway (avg 9-10C with c/h off) being cold - thermostat nver reached setting (21C)resulting with boiler running at full power...

A couple of days ago, we had the gas central heating system updated in our 40-year-old house - with the boiler upgraded to condensing system, and heating controls (two zones: heating and hot water) installed, and some radiators changed plus the c/h system cleaned out and balanced, and TRVs...

Both my husband (age 74) and myself (64) are sensorily disabled since birth and had undertaken special schooling in different locations. My husband, despite being semi-illiterate, managed to obtain a 7-year apprenticeship, and obtained a trade, working for 46 years, for three employers. During...

Hi all, at the moment we are planning to upgrade our 10-year old Baxi gas boiler. The salesperson recommended Ariston as most efficient over others, and Climote for heating controls (2 zone - c/heating and water). Have checked with local plumb centres io see if they're stocked with spare parts...

Normally solar tubes and panels are installed on south facing pitched roofs. Our house has dormer attic with flat roof facing south. Salesman said it's possible to erect row of solar tubes on top of that roof. Is that correct?