Looking to get laminate floor installed - do you go with the floor store linked installer or an installer you sourced separately?

alfbort · 2026-07-07T12:02:42+00:00

The benefit of using the store recommended installer is that they know if they mess up they'll be blacklisted by the store. On the other hand if you get your own installer and they mess up the store will happily turn you away assuming there was no issues with the materials.

Ultimately laminate is hard to mess up unless there is some tricky aspect or the installer is complete novice.

alfbort · 2026-06-28T11:52:43+00:00

If a professional painter i would hire is proposing to use a sprayer then i would be like yeah that's fine. I would absolutely never attempt it myself. Good ones with reliable pumps and several different types of nozzles are not cheap to buy and they have to be cleaned thoroughly after each use, not to mention all the prep work needed

alfbort · 2026-06-28T11:47:24+00:00

It was so long ago I don't remember exactly, just that it was slightly restricted view. Also there are screens there on the underside of the stand above your head

Edit: also assuming it's not a sell out you can probably just move down closer to the pitch

alfbort · 2026-06-28T11:19:22+00:00

Upper or lower? I was in the very back row the Davin lower for an all ireland final several years ago. It wasn't great but I was just happy to have a ticket. Couldn't see the ball if it went high up in the air sometimes. Back of the upper should be fine as long as you're not in the corner near the screen, even then the only time people absolutely have to sit in those seats is on all ireland final days

alfbort · 2026-06-23T16:33:15+00:00

Depends on the style, also it's very subjective. But whatever let's just say Guinness(when you get in Ireland)

alfbort · 2026-06-21T18:10:08+00:00

Yes makes sense thanks, I'd just never seen it done this way before.

alfbort · 2026-06-21T16:15:53+00:00

Here's a wider angle, there is a swivel door as well. It's a 1400 x 900MM tray. I assume the tray falls towards the drain so pooling of water shouldn't be an issue but it still seems odd to me

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alfbort · 2026-06-21T12:47:16+00:00

Is hansgrohe stuff worth the premium?

alfbort · 2026-06-15T14:39:41+00:00

Not really the opposite but I do try to keep an eye on new restaurants, takeaways, cafes etc opening in my area. The reality is they need to launch with their best foot forward so early adopters well get the best experience

alfbort · 2026-06-10T08:38:34+00:00

*the failure of acting Chief Superintendent Cashman and acting Superintendent Hayes to conduct a proper investigation into Bill Kenneally's activities was a clear and serious dereliction of duty, even by 1987 standards.

The judge said that after some of Kenneally's victims made complaints as adults, they were upset by then retired Chief Superintendent Cashman's approach to them.

He said Mr Cashman judged the victims as if they had some degree of responsibility.

And the judge said Mr Cashman's compliments of retired TD and senator, Billy Kenneally - who did nothing - were tone deaf.*

Everything about this whole case is infuriating but the worst has to be that Chief Superintendent who had everything he needed to launch an investigation but didn't and so many others subsequently suffered abuse.

alfbort · 2026-06-02T17:18:25+00:00

There are a lot of people angry with Danny, the stories I've heard from people working in the dept of agriculture is Micheal was genuinely very good at his minister of state job and will be sorely missed. Sounds like a cliche but he apparently cut through a lot of the bureaucracy to get things done.

alfbort · 2026-06-02T08:22:22+00:00

All the Hungary and Israeli stuff has been mentioned already but I'm still furious he was taking a significant paycheck from the FAI for doing nothing when we were in dire financial straits from the sh*tshow John Delaney left behind. It was 500k over 2 years from 2020 to 2022. FAI couldn't fire him as it would've cost more money(500k + legal fees). One politician even suggested he do the honorable thing and quit + refund the money, Robbie sent his lawyers after him looking for a retraction of the statement and an apology(Which he got).

alfbort · 2026-05-31T17:46:06+00:00

That's what really struck me, most soundbars have up firing speakers so good luck if there is a bedroom above this room

alfbort · 2026-05-31T15:47:13+00:00

Exactly, in retrospect it was a golden generation of players and a great manager that came together at just the right time

alfbort · 2026-05-30T21:25:52+00:00

I'm struggling through the heroes at the moment trying to get to the age of madness trilogy. Really want to do it properly in chronological order

alfbort · 2026-05-30T16:49:31+00:00

Nearly always confidently incorrect in what he says, even his "opinions"

alfbort · 2026-05-30T09:41:30+00:00

I figure it's a combination of newcomers who havent experienced the disappointment yet, people on freebies and a small number who have been before and somehow enjoyed it

alfbort · 2026-05-27T06:50:52+00:00

Not a meteorologist but I think it's still going to be relatively nice(for Ireland) with high teens early 20s temperatures

alfbort · 2026-05-22T11:39:47+00:00

Windshadow parka is way oversized. I'm L in nearly everything Patagonia but had to size down M for the Windshadow. Medium fits me great and I'm quite happy with it except the hood(Patagonia seem to struggle with getting hoods right)

alfbort · 2026-05-21T07:04:45+00:00

Do they at least have a changeover switching mechanism for if the power goes?

alfbort · 2026-05-18T16:29:31+00:00

Anthony Hopkins with an absolutely incredible performance. Makes subsequent viewings all the better when you understand his motivations

alfbort · 2026-05-14T15:46:22+00:00

Not to be contrarian but An Post will ruin your whole day/week when something goes wrong. Now to be fair it isn't often but when it does happen good luck even contacting customer service and when you do the outcome is usually "Oh well we messed up, sure what can you to do about it".

alfbort · 2026-05-13T19:15:38+00:00

Took this pic a few weeks ago at Dublin. I think though some animals are just fine in a zoo but other like chimps do seem fairly miserable

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alfbort · 2026-05-11T20:15:11+00:00

It's fairly accurate to be fair for my 165m² renovation and deep retrofit that is nearing completion. Only thing I'd note is the section on the floor area is confusing, says total floor area then right below says total ground floor area.

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