How to add colour to your garden
This project in Co Galway shows just how to add…
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.
Floor construction choices
What lies beneath the finished floor surface is something every…
Grant launches new wood pellet boiler
If you’re in the market for a highly sustainable heating…
Kudos partners with windows and doors industry leader
If you plan on building your own dream home, chances…
The downsides of too many windows
Houses with more glass than wall, or with a lot…
Cost of plumbing and electrics
How much your plumbing and electrics will cost when building…
Why build costs run out of control
Here’s why build costs tend to run out of control,…
Where to start when costing your build
Figuring out how much your new build or renovation will…
How are suspended floors built?
Suspended floors are usually either made of timber or concrete…
Understairs storage inspiration
Creative and function ideas to make the most of your…
How much do windows and doors cost?
How much will your windows and doors cost and how…
Floors with underfloor heating: watchpoints
Things to bear in mind when building your floors if…
Schedule your build
So you want to schedule your build and take charge…
Working with concrete in hot and cold weather
Working with concrete to make your floors requires a bit…
Concrete construction issues
Some common mistakes tend to crop up on site when…
Lead pipe grant no longer means tested
The ROI grant available to replace old lead pipes in…
Top 10 Energy Saving Tips
How to shave hundreds of euros or pounds off your…
Conservation advice grant rolled out as pilot in ROI
The ROI government has launched a pilot grant of €7,500…
Are open plan designs a good idea?
Families find that grouping the living room, dining room and…
Working with an architect: new manual for 2023
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) updated its guide…
Concrete Types
Find out what type of concrete is suitable for the…
Which energy grants should you invest in?
In this Instagram Live, energy consultant Rodger O’Connor of ROC…
How to build timber floors
Here’s what you need to know to build structural timber…
House Plans Library
We have compiled 128 house plans from houses built across…
