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Thankyou for the earlier advice... finally getting around to doing this, having left the oil diminish. Final question - what base should we get for the tank in its new location (currently an old flower bed). Will paving slabs suffice? Or should we get some concrete set? NB: By the way, quotes...

Thanks for the input guys - Graftgirl... did you do the job yourself or pay someone?

We are hoping to have a new patio laid and would consider moving the oil tank (by approx 8 feet) to a more suitable (less intrusive) location. We would also like to re-route the pipe from the oil tank to the burner, probably under the new patio. The pipe currently runs a very indirect route...

I managed to take a chip (about the size of a shirt button) out of our bathroom sink. It has actually punctured the basin itself, so that water escapes. Given that there is actually a hole there, as opposed to just a crack, will one of those epoxy repair kits actually work? Or am I looking at...

Hi... we recently had our old pine door frames sanded down and painted (we're in Dublin). We replaced the doors with new primed ones. Painter was a really nice guy called Phil - 0860560249. Highly recommended. Buy the best paint you can afford too (we used Farrow and Ball).

I have a new car (Skoda Octavia), with integrated bluetooth in the Bolero stereo. The trouble is that while it pairs with my Nokia E51, the contacts and call log do not transfer. Internet searches suggest this is a shortcoming of the phone... can anyone suggest a solution? Thanks!

Ok, cheque sent. On the day that Anglo gets an extra 2 billion from the government. Hope they deposit that correctly...

Hi... a bedroom wall (first floor) suffers from several small patches of efflorescence, scattered around on the inside. Two years ago I stripped back the damaged areas, allowed them to dry and re-sealed the wall with a damp wall treatment. I then re-decorated. But it came back. Earlier this year...

We had a savings account with Anglo for a couple of years, to which we made regular monthly deposits. Due to falling interest rates (and general despair at the Anglo situation) I closed it earlier this year. Anglo transferred the balance to another bank account. Now, a few months later, Anglo...

Hi... anyone got any opinions on this laptop (with Intel Core 2 Solo processor, 1.4GHz processor speed, 3GB RAM, 14in screen size, 250GB hard drive). It's on "special offer" at Argos... 479.99, supposedly down from 749.99. It would be for general, day-to-day home computing. Cheers

We are looking to get several jobs done, ideally by a small builder as one project. Including replacement of seven interior doors (and frames and architrave), building a stud wall, replacement of seven radiators and the re-fit of a WC. House is in South Dublin. Thanks

Is the perceived wisdom to still avoid Heathrow? If so, I'm being offered connections at JFK, Newark, Chicago or Philadelphia. Any advice on which might be easier? Flight times are roughly similar. Airlines are US Airways, Continental or United. Many thanks

Hiya... we are faced with a similar dilemma, having been attracted to both cars under the scrappage deal. As far as I know, the Hyundai only comes with a 3-year warranty in Ireland (as opposed to 5 years in the UK). It does come with slightly more kit though, although the Kia is very well...

Just to clarify.... these are standard switches, controlling standard lights. Two separate, single switches controlling two bedroom, ceiling lights (single bulbs). One double switch controlls a bathroom light (single bulb) and a landing light (single bulb). The lightbulbs were all recently...

We had a series of light switches replaced by an electrician about 18 months ago. Over the past few weeks three of the upstairs switches have failed ie they no longer turn the light on. This was usually preceeded by a short period of the switches working irregularly or the lights occasionally...

I have narrowed down new car options to the above choices. The preferred/recommended versions are the 1.6TDCi Focus Estate and 2.0 TDCi Mondeo. 2008 reg. I am also considering getting it through Ford Direct in the UK. Both appear to be really nice cars... the Mondeo is lovely and huge, the Focus...

Am I right in thinking that I wouldn't be able to trade in/scrap an ROI registered car in NI? The car (a Vauxhall Astra) was originally bought and registered in the UK and I still have the original UK plates.

Many thanks Reeflik... sounds like a good deal. Which Ford dealer did you use?

Just wondering if people still think there's value in importing a Focus or Mondeo from the north/UK and paying the VRT etc... or are car dealers here now worth a visit because they're offering greater value? For reference, I would be looking to buy a 08 or 09 low emissions car to take advantage...

I "third" Alexis. Very impressed with it last time.