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Bathroom renovation in Co Laois
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ICF extension in Co Kildare
How the Delahans went about adding an Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) extension to their two-bedroom cottage…
Complete transformation for Co Down home
This extension and renovation project in Co Down made the most of its south facing garden…
Planning restrictions for Co Tyrone new build
This self-build in Co Tyrone shows what it takes for a young couple to get a…
Passive house in Co Tyrone
Certified passive house consultant Patrick McMullan of Co Tyrone shares how he went about designing and…
Bathroom renovation in Co Laois
This bathroom renovation project in Co Laois started off as any other, with cost headaches and…
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