Building With Mud
Some might argue that earth building is a thing of the past, but the Clayfest festival in Wexford demonstrated how it continues to be relevant today.
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Winter 2018
16 posts
How much do house foundations cost?
The first part in a series of articles by quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher helping you cost the specific elements of your self-build. At Self Build Live Dublin this past September…
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Interior Wall Covering Options
Although simple paint will continue to be a favourite wall treatment, there are now many exciting alternatives that needn’t break the bank. An inexpensive way to start thinking about wall…
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Georgian house built from scratch
Mark Johnson precision engineered most of the tools required to build his circular mock-Georgian new build. What inspired you to build a Georgian house from scratch? Paris and London, but…
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Smart heating for your home
Adjusting your heating controls can have the single biggest effect on the amount of energy you use in the home; here’s what you need to know about them. The factors…
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Biomass burners
Biomass is organic matter used as a fuel. It covers everything from fish oil and bone meal to wood and energy crops; for your home it’s likely to mean a…
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Tailored Kitchen Design
The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life but for the self-builder it’s also at the heart of the budget. Here are the basics to design it successfully.…
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Project management: what needs to get done
The project manager must look after the smooth running of operations as well as the rules and regulations; Roger Bell of Bell Associates helps you keep your head above water…
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An Intro to Walk-In Showers
Wet rooms and walk-in showers are especially useful for the elderly and those with reduced mobility but they can add style and value to your home too. A ‘wet room’…
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Cross Laminated Timber for Self Builds
Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it stronger has been around for centuries, but it’s only relatively recently that cross laminated timber (CLT) has made an appearance…
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Bathroom Design Tips
Bathroom Bliss: How to think about bathroom design Because of its size the bathroom is often neglected and left last to plan, especially in a new build. Too often we…
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Adding a contemporary extension to a vernacular dwelling
Smell the landscape and keep the company of goats. Adding a contemporary extension to a vernacular dwelling requires a deft hand to avoid spoiling the views. In this case it’s…
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