By Ted Laverty on
3/12/2010 3:55 PM
We've all had one! Whether it is a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher or oven - an appliance that seems to need repairs as just as often as it is in actual good working order! In an era where nothing is built to last surely there fix beyone replacing our appliances every few years ?
On the face of it there are a few options reparding appliance repairs:
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By Ted Laverty on
1/6/2010 5:36 PM
What are the risks of freezing pipes?
It’s a simple fact that when water freezes, it expands. Unfortunately the pipes used for your plumbing are not so flexible, resulting in burst pipes and water damage in your home. Any home with poor insulation is at risk (think many of the homes built in the last 7 years) and any space within the home where pipes are exposed to a cold air flow are vulnerable – think attic spaces, outside walls and cracked wall coverings. If in doubt, check your home out by following the investigative steps below.
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By Ted Laverty on
11/12/2009 1:36 PM
The mere thought of having one's home broken is enough to cause stress to even the most hardened property owner. Unfortunately recent figures from the CSO indicate that home break-in's are up by 26% on this time last year. So what can we do to make our homes less attractive to prying eyes and busy fingers ? We've included a few suggestions for you:
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By Ted Laverty on
9/16/2009 10:40 AM
ONLINETRADESMEN.COM 2009 HOME IMPROVEMENT INDEX REVEALS VALUE FOR CONSUMERS
· 59% average cost reduction per home improvement project since 2007
· 52% drop in building costs for extensions since 2007
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By Ted Laverty on
8/12/2009 11:36 AM
No point in bailing out a leaky boat when there is a hole in the floor! Property owners should start looking at the basics of " Energy Efficeny" in their homes before they invest in heating solutions for the winter.
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By Ted Laverty on
7/29/2009 4:53 PM
It is a great concept to be sure, but will logistics / economics get the better of the Building Energy Rating ( BER ) Scheme ? Some would say it was doomed from the start.
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By Ted Laverty on
7/15/2009 8:31 AM
Builders and tradesmen holidays's are coming. Will people be taking them this year or is it a time to put the head down ?
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By Ted Laverty on
7/6/2009 9:59 AM
So the electricians of Ireland want an 11% pay increase ? On the face of it is sounds ludicrous, however they may just have principles on their side.
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By Ted Laverty on
4/17/2009 4:41 PM
Life for many in Ireland has become tougher in recent times. With the recent budget levies almost everyone’s pockets have become slightly lighter. The small tradesmen and builders of Ireland are no different in this respect but, in addition to these universal issues, they face some unique worries.
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By Ted Laverty on
2/19/2009 3:42 PM
My last post dovetailed nicely with the launch of the national insulation programme (under the guise of the SEI's The Home Energy Saving Scheme), the governments stimulus for the ailing construction sector, along with the answer to reducing homeowners energy bills. For many it is seen as the answer for tradesmen and builders in sector - with the SEI estimating that it will influence an additional €500m in spending by property owners every year. It is certainly well founded, but is it enough ?
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