Majority of grant-aided contractors “high risk”
As the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) rolls out the…
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.
Energy efficiency and ventilation regulations under review
The ROI Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government has today…
Ditch the chimney
Build costs How cheap is a low energy house to…
The first Irish self-builds
How did our ancestors build their homes? To understand the…
DIY wastewater options
So, you’ve designed your house and are looking at an…
What is percolation?
Every house needs some way to deal with the waste…
Heating and hot water systems: boilers
A boiler is a device that heats water for space…
How can I get rid of Japanese Knotweed?
Q: How can we get rid of Japanese Knotweed, my…
Well maintenance and advice
Following Storm Emma and the heavy snowfall experienced in 2018,…
Insurance and warranties
Not only are certain types of insurance cover and warranties…
MEET THE EXPERT: Bathrooms at Haldane Fisher
If you’ve got an existing bathroom that’s crying out for a revamp…
Grants to refurbish homes in rural towns to be rolled out by the end of June
The pilot grant scheme to encourage people to move to…
1.7 million homes still need an energy upgrade, says SEAI
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has renewed calls for…
Prepare now for Ultrafast Fibre Broadband
At BT, we understand that taking on a self-build project…
Can I get a refund on stamp duty?
Q: I am buying land in ROI and have been…
More grants for private wells on the way
ROI Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy announced today (15th December…
Heat pumps eligible for renovation grants from April
Homeowners in ROI will, as of April 2018, qualify for…
Planning the perfect kitchen
The key to a perfect kitchen isn’t just the ‘triangle’,…
Passive house: how to build without central heating
The most widespread standard to building a house that doesn’t…
Start to finish: self-building steps
A bird’s eye view of the construction stage of your…
Site Foundations Explained
Foundations support the weight of your house, here’s what you…
Your guide to home insulation
As with all building elements, you must satisfy the requirements…
How much does it cost to build a house per square foot?
We tackle the most debated topic outside of Brexit and…
Window Shopping
Looking for new windows and doors in Ireland? Here are…
