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    Laying sewer pipes & AJs frm house to septictank to replace old cracked ones, advice?

    Re: Laying sewer pipes & AJs frm house to septictank to replace old cracked ones, adv I know it's been used but it's not good practice and not recommended by Wavin either.
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    Laying sewer pipes & AJs frm house to septictank to replace old cracked ones, advice?

    Re: Laying sewer pipes & AJs frm house to septictank to replace old cracked ones, adv I wouldn't recommend using vaseline or oil-based grease (this could damage the rubber seals over time), buy a tub of the Wavin pipe slip/ lubricant sold for the purpose, it's not expensive. It's important to...
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    Kitchen gadgets - what do you find useful?

    Most useful kitchen accessory (or one I enjoy using most anyway) is the steel I bought to keep my knives sharp, best €20 I ever spent.
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    Patronising People in Business - "thanks for that, good girl!"

    Re: Patronising People in Business Somewhat different but I was asked if I had ID when buying alcohol in Dunnes Stores last month- I'm 37!
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    Best Fuel for Multi Fuel Stove

    I start my stove with timber kindling, topped up with a mix of bituminious (smokey) coal and smokeless ("Country Blend" or "ecobrite"). I think the trick is to keep the air damper fully open until the stove is good and hot, when you have a good bed of hot coals you can close up the damper a...
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    Is anyone else cheesed off with how much people get paid on social welfare

    My working hours have been reduced- I'm now on a 3 day week and I've just started to claim Jobseeker's benefit for the other 2 days. I've yet to receive my first payment but I certainly don't think it's overly "generous" (think I'll get about €80 or so for the two days). I'm glad to be able...
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    Painting- How to get a good finish when cutting in?

    I've never hand much time for masking tape when it comes to cutting in; a proper, good quality brush, properly loaded with paint and a good technique (practice and a steady hand) will give the best results. If using water based paints on walls and ceilings it's easy to correct a mistake with a...
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    Latest Brennans radio ad - poking?!

    I heard that advert for the first time today (where have I been?) and thought it was very funny and absolutely intended I'm sure. Good ol' Mr Brennan, reminded me of the out-take of one of those ads that was circulating years ago, made by the actor (won't name him!) which ended on the line...
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    Why do people have children?

    I think it's a man thing, we're really only interested in our own kids! I remember Ardal O'Hanlon saying something to this effect when he was interviewed on TV a couple of years ago; pretty much sums up my feelings- I'm mad about my own kids and our "family unit" but not really interested in...
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    Can I use an angle grinder instead of a power-sander?

    For what it's worth I don't think you need to spend big money or go for great brands when it comes to sanders or angle grinders either! I've owned and used a cheapey sander and angle grinder for years and both have done all manner or work at home and abroad. For tools where accuracy and...
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    Decommisioning a chimney

    If you propose to block up a chimney flue you must ventilate the flue in the room which it once served, usually through provision of a hit and miss vent. Failure to do so will allow condensation to form within the flue with the possiblity of a dirty condensate running down your flue, over time...
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    Where to buy woodwork tools - drawknife - in Dublin?

    A better bet might be Goughs Tools on that small street off Capel Street, just up by the AIB bank (next door to oriental market and camping store). They stock some special turning and carving tools.
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    Happy Christmas Everybody

    Happy Christmas everybody, especially to Brendan and all the others on AAM who gave me good advice during the year! Carpenter
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    christmas ideas for men..

    I'm getting one of these (well, it's different!): [broken link removed] Just imagine the look on his face.....
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    Hoover for ashes

    I bought one of those Deville ash master devices that you connect to your domestic vacuum cleaner- bit disappointed really; the suction is poor and the filter clogs up pretty quickly. Hardly worth the effort in dragging the whole thing out each time to clean the fire. I'm sure the self powered...
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    Charity collectors at 10pm???

    We had a few local young lads chancing their arm "carol singing" when they knocked on our door at 10pm last night. Too bad Scrooge was in residence!
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    Who remembers the 80's?

    Just to balance all those nice happy, evocative memories: growing up in the "prison town" I remember the hunger strikers, black flags nailed to poles (telegraph!) and busloads of northerners protesting for political status!
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    Who remembers the 80's?

    As a schoolchild in the 80s I once remember my mother talking to an elderly neighbour and wondering what, if any kind of job would be available for me when I left school, the future did not look promising on the job front. I was very much aware of money being scarce but we didn't really want...
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    Where is the cheapest place to buy a solid fuel stove?

    I bought an Oisin from Gings for €399 also, just last month. It's a great little stove, very economical and great value for money.
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    Argos flat pack wardrobe

    With any of the flat pack stuff that I've ever put together over the years (for myself and others) I've always used my own glue, hex keys and often popped in a few extra screws as well. A speedclamp and cordless drill/ driver comes into its own for some assembly. Most of the Argos stuff is fine...
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