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I am a Nespresso fan. I just came across www.justapod.ie who claim to have Nespresso machine compatible coffee at a cheaper price. Has anyone used it?

My friend and I both have iPhones. We text each other but when we use iMessage, his number shows up a completely different number. I figured he must have 2 phones, but as it turns out, he doesn't. Why is a different number showing up? We carried out an experiment today, over coffee. I...

I am going to sell a car privately for the first time. Every car that I have ever bought has been from a garage and I have always traded in. Now, i am going to sell the car privately. I am going to advertise in a local newspaper and on carzone website. I have thoroughly cleaned the car and...

I bought a puppy for my son last April but my circumstances have changed. My wife is going to take a job elsewhere for an indefinite amount of years, all going to plan. We are going rent out out our family home which means that we have to sell/give away out treasured family pet. We have...

I dip in and out of Facebook during the day but I am not a Facebookaholic. I rarely use the 'chat' facility but I can't turn it off from my iPhone. I know how to turn it off on my laptop but the iPhone won't let me. When i log on, people want to chat because they see I am online but I don't...

I added a sunroom to my house a few years ago. It's basically an extra room with glass on two sides (side and back) with two Velux windows. It has double glazing and a sliding patio door. I also got a radiator put in too. The room is a great addition to my home. Last year, during the cold...

We are bringing out kids away for a staycation before they go back to school. We settled for the D Hotel in Drogheda as it is near Tayto Park and Funtasia but I changed my mind about that hotel after reading reports on TripAdvisor website. Many people complained about the lack of Air Con or...

I have a great deal with Meteor which I am not willing to sacrifice to obtain an iPhone. My bills are half of what they were when I was with Vodafone. My elderly father has a bill pay contract with Vodafone and he hasn't upgraded his phone for about 5 years. He told me that I can use his...

I have a Webber BBQ which uses a 11KG Calor patio gas cylinder. I am not too sure how far away it from being empty. The info on the barrel just says 11KG (when full, I presume) but I wish I knew how much it will be when empty. I'd hate for it to run out of gas in the middle of a BBQ when I...

My front and back lawn are both in bad condition after the winter. Both my neigbours have better lawns. Neither neigbours are avid gardeners. It's patchy and yellowish in parts. There isn't a lot of moss or weeds TBH. Up to two years ago I had great grass every year. Last summer it was just...

Does a director of a management company need to be an actual owner of one the apartments? This year at the AGM of the management company which manages the complex where I have an apartment, a new director was elected. He was representing his brother who actually owns the apartment. The brother...

I haven't been to Funderland since i was 12 but now I hope to bring my 2 kids. I am traveling from the west of Ireland and don't want to waste my time if it pile of crap. My kids are 3 and 5. Is it appropriate for them? Or is it aimed at older kids? Thanks in advance.

I am going to London for a 4 days in Feb/Mar and was scouring the net for a decent hotel. There are over a dozen hiltons i London and there are deals to be got if you are willing to gamble on a non-refundable room. I booked a double room with buffet breakfast in the Hilton Paddington for...

Lidl have a "deal" on a camcorder for €119.99 which seems very attractive. [broken link removed] I am a camcorder virgin and only need it for my kids birthday parties and family holidays etc Is this a good camera or can you recommend something better for less than €200. Thanks in...

I have downloaded thousands of photos from digital cameras to my laptop over the last few years. I now want to get them developed. Some photos are important family moments that I want to get large photos printed. Can anyone recommend a quality online service where I can submit my photos and...

I am driving to UK with my wife and kids later this month. I haven't been on a ferry since the old B & i days in the 80's. Who is the best company to travel with? I am not necessarily looking for the quickest or indeed the cheapest but I want the best 'experience'. Of course, if the best is...

After 7 years, I am leaving UPC (previously NTL). I use them for phone, internet and TV. I am dumping the home phone as I don't use and nobody rings us on it and Sky are offering good deals. I have yet to choose an Internet provider but there is a lot of choice. Basically, I am sick of the poor...

You can now fly direct from, Belfast to Galway and also from Cork to Galway with www.manx2.com Article from Galway News website: http://www.galwaynews.ie/13754-new-airline-service-city-cork-and-belfast New airline service from Galway city to Cork and Belfast THERE is now a direct flight...

I sent a DVD to a friend for his birthday in NY on Monday by standard post. The postage cost €3.50. Will he have it by Friday?

I am about to rent a car from www.carjet.com in Spain. What is the situation with payment should my holiday get cancelled due to the volcanic ash? I can't find it in the small print.