Heritage grants open for 2027
Owners of traditional and thatched homes can now apply for…
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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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…
Homeowner Grants in Co Tyrone
A quick guide to the home renovation, adaptation, energy efficiency…
Homeowner Grants in County Louth
A quick guide to the home renovation, vacant property, energy…
How to go about certifying your wastewater system
The final checklist for your onsite wastewater treatment system, including…
Septic tank maintenance
Gardening products as well as beer and dairy are some…
Homeowner grants in Co Down
A quick guide to the home renovation, adaptation, energy efficiency…
Do you need to replace your septic tank?
How to go about upgrading your existing septic tank system,…
What onsite wastewater system do you need?
If you can’t connect to the mains sewage, preliminary site…
What’s wastewater treatment about?
Some properties need an on-site wastewater treatment; find out what…
Rural housing rules set for biggest overhaul in two decades
Ireland’s draft National Planning Statement removes restrictions on building in…
HebHomes
Architect-designed kit homes that combine contemporarydesign with eco-friendly construction systems….
Cottage garden design ideas
This project in Co Mayo is an example of how…
Homeowner Grants in County Armagh
A quick guide to the home renovation, adaptation, energy efficiency…
The case for building more homes in the Gaeltacht
Donncha Ó hÉallaithe of BÁNÚ says a Build to Stay…
Homeowner Grants in County Antrim
A quick guide to the home renovation, energy efficiency, adaptation…
Is passive house worth it?
With building regulations already so good at conserving energy, is…
Pros and cons of vaulted ceilings
They look great, but double height ceilings create their own…
HSENI warns of dangers of silica dust
Sanding artificial stone tops can be life threatening; the HSENI’s…
Should you invest in external wall insulation?
External wall insulation is a popular way to keep the…
Cost update: War on materials
With a sense of déjà vu, DJ Rasdale evaluates how…
