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Tikkurilan Palloseura (abbreviated TiPS) is a football club from Tikkurila in Vantaa, Finland. The club was established in 1958 and its main catchment areas comprise Tikkurila and Hakunila in Itä-Vantaa (East Vantaa). The women's team competes in the Kansallinen Liiga ('National Liga') which is the highest division of women's football in Finland. Men's team competes in the Kolmonen ('Third Division') which is the fourth highest division in Finland. The club's home ground is at Tikkurilan urheilupuisto ('Tikkurila Sports Park').

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    Any tips on mechanically fixing hardi backerboard ?

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    Last Minute Kerapoxy Grout Tips?

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    tips on laying limestone slabs (exterior)???

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    Tips required for siliconing a large gap around a bath

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    Some colour / style tips

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    top tips on grouting techniques

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    external tiling tips

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