Buying a half completed house
It may be tempting to buy what looks like a bargain – an incomplete house, but there are some essential checks you should carry out before you take the plunge.…
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Out of the woods
When designer Stephen Maughan and his wife Jenny decided to build themselves a family home in Co Sligo, they couldn’t believe their luck when they came across a 3,500sqm site…
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Identifying Timber
There’s a lot of different types of timber out there but some household names you really should get acquainted with if you intend to build, extend or renovate your home.…
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A breath of fresh air
Ventilation: what to look for Whether you’re building or improving your home it’s clear that insulation should be on top of your must-have list. Perhaps less obvious is the need…
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A meeting of minds: choosing a designer
Your build will require, at some stage, architectural services. You will not only need to choose a design for your home but you will also need to prove to the…
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Preventing damp
Considering the amount of rainfall we’ve been having the past couple of winters, (and summers!), not to mention flooding, now’s the time to tackle what to do to protect your…
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