Posted by myhome on January 15th, 2010 in inheritance tax
Inheritance Tax in Ireland (Also known as Gift Tax – Capital acquisitions tax CAT) When somebody close to you dies, tax issues are likely to be the last thing on your mind. However, you are required to make a tax return on any inheritance within a relatively short period of the death, An inheritance is [...]
Posted by myhome on January 10th, 2010 in BER, Electrical Goods, Energy Saving, Green Building, Gu10, Light Bulbs, Renewable Energy
Those nice looking halogen downlighters in your home could be costing you hundreds of euros a year in elecricity. You could reduce your electricity usage by replacing the halogen bulbs with low energy LED bulbs. The most common fitting for those spotlight type recessed downlights are GU10 fittings. Most halogen Gu10 bulbs are 50 watt [...]
Posted by myhome on January 10th, 2010 in Buying, Cold Weather
The recent extreme cold weather can cause major problems if water pipes in the home freeze. Any exposed pipes, inside or outside your home, may be at risk from freezing and splitting in cold weather. Preventing frozen pipes Insulate external pipes and any internal ones that are exposed to freezing, paying attention to corners and [...]