Should I use my heat pump to dry out the house?
Mould has starting appearing on fresh plaster; is it a…
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.
First and second fix overview
What to expect now that the house is weathertight, including…
Self-build guide to roofing and wall finishes
What you need to know about roofing, from working with…
roofing external walls Electrics – what to think of when renovating
In the rush to get the extension built or that…
Your guide to second fix
What to expect from the second fix stage of your…
Guide to converting your garage
Want to convert your garage into a granny flat or…
Everything you need to know about first fix
Your self-build guide to first fix, from running cables and…
Roof window design for passive houses
The benefits of installing roof window and the difference between…
Regulations in ROI and NI
There are three sets of regulations in ROI and NI,…
Energy rating ignores previous work
My building energy rating doesn’t take into account previous work…
Is blockwork still cheaper than timber frame?
When deciding how to build your house, cost will be…
Heating options for renovations
What are your heating option if you’re renovating or extending…
U-values explained
What are U-values, how are they calculated and why they…
High tech windows
The top 5 advances in glazing technology.
Buy Direct with Dalzells
Save money on your appliances by buying direct from Dalzell’s…
Top 3 things to consider when renovating
A quick guide to renovating your home, including the top…
Creating Architectural Features using steel lintels – Ciaran McAliskey, Keystone Lintels
Listen to expert tips Ciaran of Keystone Lintels on making…
What’s trending for house design in Ireland?
A round up of what’s trending in house design in…
Choosing windows and doors
A whistlestop tour of choosing windows and doors including what’s…
DIY painting guide
A beginner’s guide to painting your own home from scratch.
Homeowner Grants in County Kildare
If you’re a homeowner in County Kildare, Ireland, planning to…
Homeowner Grants in County Cork
For homeowners in Cork, there are several grants available to…
Home renovation: should you hire a builder?
In the case of a renovation project, is it better…
First Class Solar: What PV panels were installed on a passive house in Co Tyrone
Patrick McMullan chose to install solar panels on his house….
