Affordable serviced sites to be made available to self-builders
Self-builders will get access to serviced sites, if the Programme for Government published June 15th 2020 is voted through on the 26th of June, but the shift in policy is…
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Stair Balustrades Explained
Staircases need a barrier to prevent you from falling from a height, here’s how to make it look not just functional but also pretty. Balusters are sticks or shafts, made…
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Cantilevered Staircases
There is no doubt that a cantilevered staircase is one way of making a major visual impact. To the casual observer a cantilevered staircase appears to be floating because it…
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How much will your windows and doors cost?
In the days when our grandparents were building their homes, they kept things simple and bar a few exceptions these methods continue to cost less to this day. Many would…
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What the new normal means for self-builders in Ireland
From virtual consultations to appointment-only showroom visits, here’s how the self-build industry in Ireland has adapted to deal with COVID-19. At the height of the coronavirus lockdown, the majority of…
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Houses unaffordable because of planning restrictions, says Kerry musician
Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich’s application to build a vernacular cottage was rejected in April on the grounds that the house would be “unduly obtrusive on the landscape” and that it would…
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1800s cottage renovation
For Mary McGeough renovating this early 1800s cottage was not just about preserving history, it was about paying tribute to her aunt and cherishing childhood memories. As a vernacular cottage…
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Planning applications suffer coronavirus delays
Covid-19 measures are adding at least six weeks to planning decisions in ROI, writes Michael O’Keeffe of healycornelius design In ROI the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government has…
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Modern renovation for Mayo home
How Leonie and Jonathan Kennedy survived their major renovation project, all the while living in their house and preparing for their wedding. “When we were house hunting, our priority was…
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Amazing views from Antrim new build
For Jason and Joanna Blake building a home was all about tailoring it to their family’s lifestyle, and high on the wish list was the games room. “We never thought…
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