Skim or dryline?
When it comes to plasterboard, you have two main finishes to choose from, board and skim or taping and jointing. Signing off on the first fix is a significant landmark…
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Spring 2020
8 posts
Vernacular Build
For John and Elaine Lawler building themselves a new home was all about moving back to their roots and making sure the house would be finished when they moved in.…
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Stair Balustrades Explained
Staircases need a barrier to prevent you from falling from a height, here’s how to make it look not just functional but also pretty. Balusters are sticks or shafts, made…
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Cantilevered Staircases
There is no doubt that a cantilevered staircase is one way of making a major visual impact. To the casual observer a cantilevered staircase appears to be floating because it…
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How much will your windows and doors cost?
In the days when our grandparents were building their homes, they kept things simple and bar a few exceptions these methods continue to cost less to this day. Many would…
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Modern renovation for Mayo home
How Leonie and Jonathan Kennedy survived their major renovation project, all the while living in their house and preparing for their wedding. “When we were house hunting, our priority was…
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Amazing views from Antrim new build
For Jason and Joanna Blake building a home was all about tailoring it to their family’s lifestyle, and high on the wish list was the games room. “We never thought…
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Modern bungalow in County Donegal
When Dawn and Declan Lambe of Co Donegal found a site with jaw dropping sea and country views, the modern bungalow self-build of a lifetime beckoned… We were living in…
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