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    TV and Sky rebroadcast

    the one in that link will not let you change the sky box station from the second tv. You can get ones that the sender plugs into the RF outlet with a voltage on the back of the sky box, you then turn on the RF outlet and tune the second TV to the reciever. There are cheap ones and expensive...
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    Problems with ventilation in new build!

    What I have done is drill a pilot hole from the outside to in, then use a hole saw and cut a 4'' hole all the way from the outside in half way and then from the inside to meet the already half cut hole from the outside (this stops any plaster damage as you are making clean cuts on both sides)...
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    House Plans

    My architect cost €500 and that included the cost of planning fees to Kildare Co Co of €50/60??, I had drawn the plan of the house I wanted including dimensions and brought that to him on an A3 sheet of paper. There were some changes he recommended and we talked through everything so it was not...
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    Architect versus Engineer.

    I drew my own plans based on ideas from books, brought them to an architect to draw them to soec, this cost €500. The engineer I have is paid in 3 stages with each stage costing €1500 + vat. The house is 3660 square feet. and yes he is a qualified architect.
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    Self Build all advice appreciated

    Am nearing the end of a self build. Get at least 2 prices mimimum for each job, Make sure to see a tradesmans work first, expensive doesn't always mean better. If you like one guys work then they are worth the wait. As for sourcing as much as you can asap I would disagree, unless you are very...
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    Insurance on vintage cars

    Any insurers that I know of all ask for over 25's and have another full time car on a private policy. However if the vintage policy was in someone else's name you could drive the vintage car under the third party extension on your own poilcy if applicable. Try O'Riordans in Cork also, you can...
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    Self Build - The costs?

    Just read this so 36k for blockwork. This post will be deleted if not edited immediately Christ thats unbelievable, 36k!!! Have you paid yet?
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    Self Build - The costs?

    As regard materials no corners have been cut. Inbetween the blocks and in the subfloor has the more expensive kingspan. the outer walls have a 3x2 stud and rockwool in it, (very warm) Roof (cut) Labour 8,800, Materials complete 8,200 (everything down to the nails) First fix carpentry labour...
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    Problems with septic tank: 'stuff' inside was set solid

    An unused septic tank needs to have the bacteria cycle started again. I have only ever seen it done with a dead calf or something of that size, cheaper than wasting a peice of good meat too!
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    Wood Side Gates - Kildare Area

    Leinster Timber Products. They are behind Toughers on the Naas / Newbridge road.
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    Self Build - The costs?

    I am in a VERY similiar situation. The girlfriend and myself are building our home. It is being plastered in 2 weeks. For our 3660 sq feet dormer. We will finish the kitchen, dining room, sun room, bath room (with jacuzzi), en-suite, utility toilet, main bedroom and have our stairs in. Hall...
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