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    Turn 2 bed apartment into a 3 bed

    You may be in breach of fire regulations if you change the use to a bedroom. A quick chat with an architect may be in order.
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    Cost of New Kitchen

    If you want to keep the cost down you can replace the doors yourself. I was able to do it myself over the weekend. Shopped around and got the doors for a standard kitchen here [broken link removed]. Not sure on the price but the most expensive door was 50 euro and this went less than 20...
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    Tenant left suddenly- owes rent-now abroad- can RTB help?

    Document eveything. Take pictures of damage and the state the place was left in. I would still contact the RTB and make a formal complaint just for the satisfaction it would give me. Are you sure the tenant is not coming back?
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    Replacing kitchen cabinet doors

    I replaced my cabinet doors years ago and also found the panelling center expensive. I went to [broken link removed] and found them a good bit cheaper for the same product. They pre-drilled the hinges. Wish I had know about the template for pre-set holes.
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    Letting house without estate agent

    It might also be possible to see the prospective tenant in there current accommodation. If this is kept nice and tidy it should be a good indication on how there will keep your property. I have been renting a property without the use of an estate agent. If that lead does not work out just...
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    First time buyer- cashflow

    Don't forget you will hopefully be getting the deposit back on the house you are renting. €1150 if you have paid a months rent deposit. That should go some way with the house kit out.
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    Overpaying an AIB mortgage

    If going to overpay do not fix the rate of interest. The bank will more than likely penalize you for loss of interest if you do. If you are going to overpay leave it on variable rate. I did the lump sum option on my mortgage. Would pay off lump sums every time I had fair amount saved up. I...
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    alternative to CCTV

    How about something like these. They have built in movement sensors and do not need a light source. Use batteries so no wires...
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    Where to buy a holiday home.

    It is very expensive running a home that you will only be going to a few times a year but if your mind is make up here is where I would go for. Have a look at west Clare. Surfing, fishing, golfing just to name a few activities to do. Very scenic with easy access to shannon airport. I am...
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    Chimney sweep wanted North County Dublin

    Hi. Know this guy from fishing. He is a full time chimney sweep and has been doing it all his life. Tony 086 8079831. I do not have a chimney myself so cannot comment on his work.
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    How long should I get from a set of Wiper Blades

    Not sure how long they should last, depends on use. Halfords are very expensive and charge to fit. Last one I got was in local motor factors less than half the price and offered to fit for free. Got a Bosch blade on sale for under €10,
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    In arrears and struggling

    Can you rent out a room or 2 in the property you own. Extra income and splits the bills in half.
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    Cheapest Legal way to dispose of building Rubble

    Try putting it on adverts.ie. You never know.
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    sky contract coming to end so who to go with for broadband

    Have you tried this website. It should save you a bit of looking at the individual sites. [broken link removed]
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    €60,000 left to me, what to do?

    Pay off credit card. €1000 Then decide how much you want for a rainy day fund. €5000-€10000 Look at best buys on where to put. Have a holiday. €3-5000. Put everything else off the mortgage. Keep the duration of the mortgage. You are on a good rate. With the reduced payments it...
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    Going to America - Cash or Credit Card

    If you are getting cash get it here before you go. I found it very expensive to change cash over there. Ended up going through a friends bank account. I use credit card alot when in the US. It is safer and can be used anywhere. Last thing you want is getting your cash taken.
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    carpet cleaning

    Used the Rug Dr. form woddies. very happy with the results.. The room was a little damp after so I would do it on a sunny day so you can leave the windows open during and after.
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    Which paint manuafacuturer is best for exterior house wall paint

    They do. I went onto their wed page and you can order a colour card. The also have a few showrooms around.
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    diy avc/prsa

    I think LA brokers was mentioned on this site before. Have had no dealing with them myself. Do a search and it should come up.
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    Remodelling kitchen - replacing doors etc?

    I changed mine last year. I went to a few places but found Noyeks Newmans to be the cheapest for what I wanted. Just take the diminsions for the doors you want and then go there to get a price. They have a selection instore. They drilled out the holes for the hinges for me. I just had to...
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