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Ireland’s best-selling magazine for self-builds, extensions and renovations. Each quarterly issue is packed with expert tips, inspiration, trends, and the latest home products.

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The Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Show is Ireland’s top event for building, extending or decorating. Held in all four regions, it’s the place to get ideas, advice and meet experts.

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Co Kilkenny cottage renovation
Find out how this ancestral cottage was transformed into a contemporary family home in Co Kilkenny.

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Watchpoints when buying windows and doors
The top 5 watchpoints to be aware of when buying windows and doors, plus a complete checklist of how to compare your options.

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No date for introduction of new rural housing planning rules
Proposed changes to rural housing planning rules remain on hold, with no confirmed date for their introduction.

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Window design for Co Cork home
Anna Bougharbel explains how she went about the window and front door design for her home in Co Cork.

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Co Cork house revival
Grace McConnell and Declan McCarthy share what they’re doing to bring a derelict house back to life.

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