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IT is not often that you come across a bungalow with so much room, or on such a big plot, and it is even more rare to find one in such good condition.

But this one, home to Jim and Lesley Lewis these past seven or so years, is a big, three bedroom bungalow with a decent amount of land, and the couple has spent a lot of time, effort and money modernising it.

It is now at the point where Jim said: "Someone can walk in tomorrow and not have to lift a finger. We have done all the big jobs that needed doing, such as putting in a new boiler and radiators, uPVC windows, soffits and guttering, and so on.

"It is a very easy house to live in with easy to maintain gardens to be enjoyed, not slaved over."

Their property is at Ravens Lane, Bignall End, and is one of the bigger the biggest? bungalows available in this area.

It is approached through a pair of electrically operated gates on to a tarmac driveway, which makes a strong first impression because it is unusually large.

Jim said: "We used to have a caravan here and there was still plenty of room for cars.

"I reckon you can get ten vehicles parked here."

The positive impressions are only reinforced when you go through the solid oak front door into the entrance hallway, because this has to be one of the most striking I have seen.

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A father-of-four whose family were threatened at gunpoint by four masked men has described the lack of Garda resources in parts of rural Co Limerick as "appalling".

Speaking after two men received five- and seven- year jail sentences for the aggravated burglary at his home, Gerry Garvey said he is hopeful of further prosecutions.

Mr Garvey, his wife Anne, and their four children were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when a masked gang armed with a sawn-off shot gun, baseball bat, and sledge hammer, burst through the patio doors of their home at Sunville House, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick, on April 16, 2012.

The 54-year-old was handcuffed by the gang who threatened to blow his head off and kill his children.

Speaking on Live 95FM, Mr Garvey said he received fantastic support from the garda.

However, he said there needs to be a review of how money is spent in the justice system, insisting that garda are operating under very constrained resources all the time.

I know in our own particular area, for example, there are two or three Garda stations which share one patrol car between them.

I mean in fairness in the 21st century that seems absolutely appalling.

It kind of frightens me when you look at the scale of things that they cant give resources to preventive measures like having sufficient garda on duty on the beat and driving around in patrol cars in the smaller areas and manning the small stations.

Yet when it comes to a major crime like this or other similar crimes, there doesnt seem to be any difficulty in providing the finances for free legal aid and for prisons.

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Homeowners looking to save on rising energy bills can start right at the front door. That's the advice of experts at Therma-Tru Corp. during Door Do-Over Week(August 3-9, 2014) who suggest evaluating the main entry door at least once a year to determine the status of the door's operational capabilities and energy efficiency features.

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According to Johnson, there are several easy ways homeowners can determine when it's time to consider a front door replacement.

Tip #1 - Open and close doors in the home, on both dry and wet, humid days. Make sure all the components operate smoothly. If the door doesn't close securely or fits tightly on humid days, then its most likely leaking air on dry days, causing the home to lose energy.

Tip #2 - Inspect the weather stripping around all sides of the front door to make sure it has not worn out. On a bright day, stand inside near the door and look for daylight flowing through the door perimeter. If light is coming in, then so most likely, is external air and possibly moisture. That means its time to determine if the foam-filled weatherstripping may have lost some of its compression, cracked or simply worn out.

Tip #3 - Examine the locks to make sure they operate smoothly and are strong enough to help protect the home. Multi-point locking systems, like those that can be requested on Therma-Tru doors, offer exceptional peace-of-mind and security for the home.

Tip #4 - Reach out and touch the door on both hot and cold days. If you feel the exterior temperatures on the inside surface, then the door may not have adequate insulation. In this situation, consider upgrading the door with a replacement that is more energy efficient and has an ENERGY STAR qualified rating for your geographic area. Order a multi-point locking system on a new door for a tighter fit against the weatherstripping, which can help provide even greater energy savings.

Tip #5 - Look at the appearance of the door. If it's a wood door, it may be warping or rotting after years of service. A steel door can get dinged and rust over time. And, it's possible that the style of the door simply doesn't match up with the design of the home. These are all red flags that it's time to replace a front door.

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