Deal breaker: Garden home planning exemptions come with caveats
Existing sheds and septic tanks could rule out new garden…
Selfbuild Advice
Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
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7 Hidden Costs That Could Haunt Your Selfbuild
Building your dream home is exciting, but unexpected expenses can…
Five Self-Build Nightmares You’ll Want to Avoid
From costly site surprises to botched building work, here are…
Windows: what works and what doesn’t
Philip Joyce shares what he loves about his windows, and…
An architect’s guide to windows
Tips that will save you money and enhance your design.
Tropical garden for Galway home
This garden design for a Galway home stays colourful all…
Project management for timber frame
When building with timber frame, who can I get to…
Typical build stages
Now that your self-build mortgage is approved, what are the…
Front door choices for your new build
What your options are and how much they cost in…
Self-build nightmares to avoid
What are the most common causes for disputes and how…
Grants in Ireland and Northern Ireland
A list of grants available for self-builders and home improvers…
Top 5 design mistakes
How to avoid mistakes when building new, with tips on…
Kitchen lighting inspiration
Kitchen lighting is about much more than simply making the…
Why Ireland leads the way in passive house
Seán McKenna explains why Ireland leads the way in passive…
20 bathroom mistakes to avoid
Whether you are designing a bathroom for a new build,…
Homeowner Grants in County Westmeath
A quick guide to the home renovation, vacant property, energy…
Is €220k a realistic budget to build a house?
A reader asks if they can build with a budget…
4 window treatments that add privacy without blocking light
These four practical window treatments help shield your space while…
5 front door styles for a contemporary home
Explore five front door styles for a contemporary home, from…
Heritage grants open for 2027
Owners of traditional and thatched homes can now apply for…
On-site wastewater treatment systems compared
Don’t know your TSS from your BOD? Here’s an overview…
Tech roundup: wastewater treatment systems
Check out the latest products and tech available on the…
Homeowner grants in Co Fermanagh
A quick guide to the home renovation, adaptation, energy efficiency…
Homeowner grants in Co Longford
A quick guide to the home renovation, adaptation, energy efficiency…
