We’re moving from the Netherlands to Ireland and we need a new car
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‘We’ve noticed water damage and cracks in a home we want to buy. Should we walk away?’
‘The estate agent was unable to tell us whether the leak was an ongoing problem or if it had been fixed’
‘How can I find out if an apartment I want to buy meets fire-safety requirements?’
I’m wary as so many apartment blocks built during the Celtic Tiger failed to comply
‘Irish friend groups can be impenetrable – will I have the same issue when I move abroad?’
Ask Roe: ‘Am I wrong to think people in their mid-20s have little interest in making friends outside their circle?’
How do you maintain a friendship with someone whose boyfriend is so horrible?
Tell Me About It: They have separated themselves entirely from our group and I fear the isolation may push her closer to him
I want to buy a European electric vehicle. What should I buy?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Back-to-school issues: the best starting age, PE problems, school refusal and teenage vapes
Conversations with Parents: A panel of experts convenes to discuss the big issues of modern schooling and parenting
My boyfriend often drinks heavily and takes cocaine and I’m struggling to deal with it
Ask Roe: On the surface level, I find it disgraceful that my partner would get into this state
What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens?
Most plants prefer a middle ground with soil that’s neither baked to a crisp nor badly waterlogged
My partner is obsessed with ‘health optimisation’ culture – it’s taken the joy out of our life
Tell Me About It: What happened to spending half the day in bed, eating chocolate, wine and olives?
How much will I need to buy another new car in three years?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
My wife won’t talk about our diminishing sex life – and I’m out of ideas
Ask Roe: I love my wife, she’s my best friend, but I feel unsatisfied with the intimate side of our relationship
Should I weed my garden in a heatwave?
Climate change is demanding we adapt to new norms and make changes in how we garden
‘I checked my husband’s ‘golf’ holiday and can’t find any of the friends who went with him’
My husband has totally denied anything wrong and said I am being dramatic... am I being too suspicious?
‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’
‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′
‘It’s just inappropriate’: From applying make-up to manspreading, experts share their rules for public transport
How can you avoid chatty passengers? Or manspreaders? Is it sometimes okay to put your feet on the seats?
My friends never pick up the bill and it’s making me resentful
Ask Roe: I hate the idea of becoming someone who counts every penny. How do I stop?
A gardening friend says my green potatoes are poisonous. Is it true?
Some of my potatoes have pushed up out of the ground and turned green
‘My colleague got a promotion and is now my boss... I feel really betrayed and belittled’
Lots of adjustments are needed on both sides to make this work
The importance of understanding and accepting our feelings
Part 1: Managing our mental health in the face of personal and global crisis
I always go for men who are ‘out of my league’. Can I change my attraction preferences?
Ask Roe: Can I change who I’m drawn to? I can’t help who I’m attracted to, can I?
Hosepipe ban: how can you mind your garden plants without wasting water?
Don’t be too anxious about your precious lawn – but keep an eye on the hydrangeas
‘I’m a man in my 60s and my wife no longer desires me’
She has suggested that I date other women because she knows I’m suffering
What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Top US investor on how Irish savers can get ready for new Government scheme
David Gardner has repeatedly helped US investors beat the market through his Motley Fool platform. Now he’s coming to Dublin
I sowed a lot of greens but they’ve spiked - have they bolted?
Readers’ questions: Most of my plants now have tall spikes of leaves which taste off
‘Can a relationship still work without butterflies?’
Ask Roe: ‘Have I built something on a weak foundation? The fact I have doubts makes me worry they must be justified’
Wedding wines: how to buy and serve them, while keeping the costs down
How to Drink Better: You need crowd-pleasers and plenty of them, while keeping an eye on alcohol content
Summer gardening: How to fill the gaps in your flower borders
Ugly gaps in summer flower borders are painful to behold, but there are ways to manage them
How do I break up with a friend who talks about me behind my back?
This person used to be nice and caring. Could they be having some mental health issues?
When is it okay for men to go shirtless? And 28 other etiquette rules for hot weather
Are shorts at work acceptable? Is it okay to pee in the sea? Experts share everything you need to know about hot weather etiquette for summer
What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘My 12-year-old son is very reluctant to try anything new’
Ask the Expert: Anxiety usually means a child wants to do something but is stressed about some aspect of this
What ground conditions should I look for on plot for new home?
I’ve been told the ground affects foundation design and the feasibility of a percolation area
‘My sister has stopped putting in effort with me since she had kids’
Ask Roe: ‘I’m told to call over any time, but I’m starting to question the legitimacy of this apparent open-door policy’
What container plants will survive brief periods of neglect in summer?
Container-grown plants are much more vulnerable to compost heating up and drying out
How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘I love my four adult children deeply, but they won’t leave home, and I am desperate’
Tell Me About It: ‘I’ve told my partner I am not going to retire. Work might save my sanity’
What to wear to stay cool during a heatwave
The best fabrics and styles to keep you feeling - and looking - cool during hot weather
Could crossed wires be causing my apartment electricity bills to be so high?
I am wondering if a neighbouring apartment or the building’s hall lights are connected to my supply
Would it be possible to refill our double-glazed windows instead of replacing them?
Our window panes are consistently cold to the touch, particularly in winter
I worry my sister’s lack of selfishness is damaging her health
Ask Roe: My sister volunteers to help anyone in need, even when she doesn’t like them that much. It’s heartbreaking to see her in constant pain
‘My friend has never been in a relationship with a man and I’d like her to seek professional help’
Tell Me About It: ‘She is confident in her job and socially popular but lacks confidence to date’
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
‘My six-year-old girl freezes when people talk to her’
Ask the Expert: ‘She is completely different from her outgoing brother, and I’m worried about her’
How to enjoy your holiday this summer: An expert guide to taking a proper break
How to plan time off that genuinely restores body, mind and mood, from switching off properly to eating with enjoyment
‘My husband cheated on me with sex workers, blew up our family, and is now living his best life’
Ask Roe: Choices your husband made have no reflection on your worth, and are entirely a reflection on him
‘I only want a part-time relationship. Can I put my kids through a second marriage break-up?’
Tell Me About It: ‘I am very physically attracted to my husband, and this makes it hard to actually leave’
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
‘Getting around to it is the thing’: A new system to register enduring power of attorney
Families can take steps before a health crisis prevents a loved one from making their own decisions. There are three pillars of planning ahead
‘I’m married but have fallen in love with a woman at work’
Ask Roe: ‘Should I try to get counselling for our marriage, or just go with what I feel is right?’
‘I have two problems, feel under terrible pressure and lack the resources to fix either’
Tell Me About It: ‘I feel very strongly that I am being pushed out by the organisation. I won’t go though’
Existing tenants won’t allow us access to view the home we hope to buy. What can we do?
Landlord says tenants will not permit prospective purchasers to view property while they remain in situ
What are the best affordable cars for short trips?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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