Top 10 benefits of ICF
Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) has a lot to offer as…
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.
The basics of ICF
Before you choose ICF as a building method in Ireland,…
5 minute kitchen masterclass
Looking for kitchen ideas? Learn everything you need to know…
Garden design for coastal Co Galway self-build
Landscape designer Anne Byrne shares how she came up with…
ICF pros and cons
Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is now a popular way to…
€30k grants now available throughout ROI
Grants of €30k for vacant properties and €50k for derelict…
Adding a fire pit to your garden
A fire pit creates a primal connection to the garden….
External doors
Whether an imposing entrance or a discreet side access, doors…
Porch and garage design: Getting it right
Porch and garage design can make or break the look…
What you need to plan for outdoors
Tackling the outdoors requires a plan at the design stage,…
House design: Make room for the tanks
You’ll need to find somewhere that’s accessible for your plant…
How to secure your self-build site
To make your site secure, when building in Ireland, you…
Room by room design
How you want and need the house to function will…
Kitchen island inspiration
Check out this kitchen island inspiration guide if you are…
Handmade Solid Wood Kitchens
We hear from Dermot Murphy of Blackthorn Kitchens, a company…
Modular Building Systems
Modular homes are built offsite in the factory, transported to…
How to apply for a local authority serviced site
The Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund now makes serviced sites available…
Designing a house that’s easy to get around
The design flow of your house deals with access points,…
Room by room design
How you want and need the house to function will…
Building materials price tracker
Find out how much the most common building materials are…
Solar Power Explained
We chat with Killian Murphy from Start Solar, a company…
Why DIY self-builds are experiencing a revival
In light of the cost of living crisis, the self-build…
How to design a house in Ireland
Where to start with your house design in Ireland, from…
Introduction to practical house design
Practical house design is a balancing act. At the end…
