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    How to store newly cut logs

    if it were me i would stack them against a wall, if its a lot of wood place a tarp over it. If you have room in a shed even better.
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    Buying a House - Contracts Signed - Boiler Has just broken down!

    you can get €700 grant for upgrading the boiler from seai! taking the cash and sorting the boiler yourself would probably save you a few euros.
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    planting trees

    according to Monty on GW, adding manure can cause the root to bowl and stay within the boundary of the small hole you lined with manure.. popping it into the soil without manure will mean its roots will have to travel out to find the nutrients which will give a better stronger root and tree.
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    Smoke from fire not going up flue

    Have you tried opening a window or door in the room ? it might not be getting enough air.
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    Brilliant defence of the NCT on Morning Ireland

    The shock absosorber issue has been well known for decades now. It is merely a test of balance between the 2 wheels on a axle. A visual check should show leakage but i guess Gas filled shocks may not or "washed shocks" which is one way to defeat the test.
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    Late mortgage payment

    we missed out first 2 mortgage payments with EBS due to an issue with out account in PTSB. A letter came in the post warning us and we called an paid using a Debit Card. EBS were not too upset about it and were happy once it was paid. I got PTSB to do a credit check and nothing showed up.
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    Airwaves Broadband

    we use it for teh past year also and have not noticed any major drop in speed. Haven't done a speed test lately check your speed on a wired connection at speedtest.upc.ie/ if its considerably lower than what you are paying for then get on the phone and keep calling till its sorted.
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    Safe disposal or old computer/laptop

    take the disk out and beat it with a hammer!!! then burn it, then bin it :D
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    Two Year Motor /Home Insurance - Any Opinions ?

    Dissadvantage... wont cover cars over 10 years old dissadvantage... wont give me a quote for house insurance at all
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    Change in circumstances after approval (before drawdown)

    If you change jobs the bank are unlikely to find out unless you tell them. If you don't complete the house purchase or there is a considerable delay in completing you will have to resubmit a new application !!! then you will be in a bad state having just started a new job..
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    Strimmers

    Take the cover off and remove the pull cord and spool. There will probably be a nut holding the pull cord spool to the strimmer. Drill a large hole in the case so that the nut that held the spool can be seen after you refit the cover. Then use a drill with a suitable socket attachment to start...
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    Asking about current offers

    It would be my first question when inquiring about a house. If there isn't then by the time you go to view I'm sure there will have been a bid or two ;)
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    Bidding on house but short 3 pay checks short for deposit?

    Here is a good list of some of the costs - Solicitor 2500-3000+ - Engineer report 300-500 - Drain check €150+ - Valuation €150+ - house insurance €300+ - Mortgage protection insurance (€200+) - Stamp Duty - An post redirection €50 - 2015 house tax(partial) - 2016 house tax in full if...
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    Removal of Property Ads after House sale

    I agree it is a security risk as it allows thieves to see the layout and security features from the inside. Have you asked the estate agent to remove the add from the website?
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    Difficulty in putting into gear

    I bought one recently too, Notchy gear-change seemed to be common with all that I test drove. Id get the gearbox oil changed as its possibly never changed. takes 3 liters of oil which is odd when the 1.5 engine only takes 2.7L Its a pretty easy DIY job but you do need a 13mm Allen key for the...
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    Anyone been scammed by Gutter Cleaners?

    I would save your €100 and just open the door to people you know are calling and ignore anyone you don't recognize. Have a special door bell ring for people you know. Its not rude to not answer your door bell, its your door. When was the last time a stranger called offering you money? they only...
  17. J

    Can I sue dentist for medical malpractice?

    is this a genuine query or just an add for S&R ? If genuine then I would ask the dentist to replace the tooth FOC and see what he says.
  18. J

    Rabbits destroying garden

    Get a cat... our 6 month old is already catching a few small rabbits and mice as well
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    Credit Union has sent my debt to a debt collection agency

    If you already have an agreement with the CU and are still making the agreed payments then I would be contacting the CU asking why they are selling off your dept. If you do start communicating with the Debt collector I would only contact them via post and don't give them your phone number...
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    Someone entered my room - how to approach it

    most bedroom keys are Basta type keys. you can get the full basta key set from your friendly local hardware shop for a small deposit and find the one that fits. Couple of euro for the key..
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