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    Which is best, key or thumb turn locks on doors?

    I agree but we have a few doors and are very careful about keeping keys hanging right beside the door so I'm not too worried about that.
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    Which is best, key or thumb turn locks on doors?

    Thanks thats another consideration alright. Was just wondering is there any reason to do away with internal keys
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    Which is best, key or thumb turn locks on doors?

    Getting external door locks replaced and not sure whether to get key locks or thumb turns on the inside. Key locks mean I can take key out and worry less about someone breaking glass and reaching in to open door but locksmith said they can just as easily reach around to find a key hanging near...
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    What considerations for a will for a US citizen in Ireland?

    Thank you, I'll try to find a solicitor with this expertise
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    What considerations for a will for a US citizen in Ireland?

    If a US citizen is resident in ireland and has property and pensions in USA and Ireland, how would he make a will? Is it sufficient to have an Irish will or must he make a will in the USA also? Can a US will be made while in Ireland or must it be done in the US. Are there any other...
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    Wheres best for kids small savings accounts?

    Thanks, the post office is very convenient for quick deposits. Is there any reason to go to a bank instead?
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    Wheres best for kids small savings accounts?

    I'd like to set up savings accounts for the kids to put small amounts into themselves, is the post office best for convenience etc or credit union? Thanks
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    Where to store bikes in the garden

    Thanks, we are concerned about protecting them from the elements though hence the shed idea. Is a front shed so bad, we have a tall hedge so would only barely be visible from the road.
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    Where to store bikes in the garden

    Has anyone found a good solution for storing bikes in the garden We will eventually have 6 and they'd need to be easily accessable. Thinking a small shed in the front garden maybe. I know you're not meant to put large sstructures in front garden without planning but I see people doing it a...
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    Life How to decide how much life insurance you need?

    Is there a way to calculate the amount of life insurance a couple with 4 very young children should get please?
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    BOI Change Free Banking Conditions

    Can i ask why its so bad to leave 3k in a current account as I have in a boi account. If you want to be able to access it easily? Any better suggestions? Im clueless about financial stuff. Thanks
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    Is the grass outside your house for public use?

    Sorry for delay in getting back to this. It sounds like he has no rights over it as I expected. Its beside a public road not in an enclosed estate and would be maintained by coco I'm pretty sure. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Is the grass outside your house for public use?

    Sorry, its a grass area between the road and footpath. Its much larger than the usual strip of grass. Its an urban house estate. Edited to add its larger than the usual strip outside a house because its on a corner site. Its outside the house garden walls.
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    Is the grass outside your house for public use?

    Just wondering if homeowners are obliged to let members of the public walk on the grass outside their house or if they can tell people not to walk on it? A relative has gotten in trouble for ordering passersby not to walk on his grass and I would be of the opinion that he has no right to tell...
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    best way to make low side wall more secure from intruders?

    The wall between us and our neighbours is quite low and since they don't keep their side gate closed I'd like to make the wall higher so noone can climb over it. Can anyone advise on the best way to prevent someone climbing over a wall? Since bricks are stable and easy to climb on would...
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    Draughty house. Who best to help sort it out

    The house is a 1960s three bed semi. Cavity wall build. PVC doors. We couldn't afford to replace the patio doors but would find some funds to improve general air tightness and we have been considering cavity wall insulation but feel we should have an "expert" advise us on the best overall...
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    Draughty house. Who best to help sort it out

    We have drafts everywhere too. Any tips for sealing drafts around kitchen kick boards and patio door keyholes please?
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    Are there any suppliers of musical instruments in the Co Westmeath area?

    Just wondering are there any shops that sell musical instruments in Co Westmeath/Galway/Roscommon areas please, thanks
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    advice on condensation/ getting a dehumidifier?

    Thanks,I have posted in the recommendations forum. Would getting a Building Energy Rating be a good place to start identifying problems with the house?
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    Recommend someone to advise on house insulation/heating/condensation

    I'm hoping to get some recommendations on who to ask for advice on whether or not we need improved heating and ventilation in our house to deal with problems of condensation, mould and difficulty heating. Is there an independent body that would do this or has anyone used a good architect or...
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