Woodlands Grants
If you are self-building in a remote location, and own…
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.
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Ask the Expert: Design & Build Pitfalls
Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ asks self-build expert John Corless how…
New window grants for ROI renovators
In this article we cover: Renovators can now get a…
Top 6 health reasons to start gardening
Doctor-prescribed gardening and Forest Bathing may be recent trends, but…
Japandi Design – Tokyo meets Mayo
Japandi is a globally growing interior design trend where Japanese…
Groundwork and landscaping costs
Often left to last, the outdoor space is probably the…
Does a robotic lawnmower work on a large, uneven sloping site?
My site is large, on a slope and uneven; can…
Pre design: Direct labour vs main contractor
Brian Corry from Selfbuild Ireland talks to Niall Healy from…
I really want an island in my kitchen, what are the requirements?
The room has to be at least 4m by 4m…
Ask the Expert: keeping costs down on site
Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with…
How to tackle disputes on your self-build
Delays, cost over runs, variations, clashes of personalities, power struggles…
Planting Bulbs
After a dormant or slow moving winter season, spring is…
Adding space to your home Gwenn Kenny, Divine Designs
Gwen Kenny of Divine Design explains the ins and outs…
Top 5 Tips for a successful self build
Are you planning to build your own home but don’t…
Can heat pumps provide cooling?
Can heat pumps provide cooling, to deal with overheating on…
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Garden: bareroot planting
In winter, one of the great enjoyments for the gardener…
How well will my airtightness membrane control moisture?
I understand airtightness does a lot of the heavy lifting…
Energy efficiency requirements in NI
An overview of how they work plus why changes to…
Tendering a construction project
To go to tender, or tendering, is the most common…
Room by room costings
Keith Kelliher from Kelliher and Associates chats with John Corless…
Lumi Windows
Lumi Windows has increased its range of products to bring…
