Where to live while you build
Stay living in your current home Rent somewhere nearby Live…
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.
Building With Mud
Some might argue that earth building is a thing of…
Irish Kitchen Styles
Your trend and style guide to shopping around for what…
Exterior Finishes: Charred Timber
Shou Sugi Ban, or charred timber, can provide a contemporary…
Why are builders’ quotes so shocking?
Most self-builders do a lot of homework, possibly involving months…
Building Methods: Blockwork
Blockwork remains the most common building method in Ireland today….
Home Insulation: Board or Beads?
Is it better to pump your new build cavity walls…
How much do house foundations cost?
The first part in a series of articles by quantity…
Roofing types and methods
The roof element of your build will require careful thought…
Selfbuild guide to building and extending in Ireland
THE BUDGET Know all the elements that will put you…
Ask the expert: Selfbuild Zone
For a house under construction, would the building work not…
Interior Wall Covering Options
Although simple paint will continue to be a favourite wall…
Smart heating for your home
Adjusting your heating controls can have the single biggest effect…
Biomass burners
Biomass is organic matter used as a fuel. It covers…
Tailored Kitchen Design
The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life…
Project management: what needs to get done
The project manager must look after the smooth running of…
An Intro to Walk-In Showers
Wet rooms and walk-in showers are especially useful for the…
Self-build Mortgages and Insurance Explained
How much can you borrow? Do you need insurance? We…
Cross Laminated Timber for Self Builds
Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it…
Bathroom Design Tips
Top 5 tips to get you thinking about bathroom design:…
Home Green Home
Greener homes are not only good for the environment, they’re…
How to deal with damp?
Different types of damp and how to deal with it….
5 ways to add value to your home
Most people don’t build to sell, but when the time…
Insulating Concrete Formwork Explained
This quick and cost-effective method of construction is increasing in…
