Low cost ventilation but at what cost?
Example of an airtight, naturally ventilated house Living with natural…
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.
95 per cent grants on the way for deep retrofits
ROI Minister for Energy Denis Naughten announced the introduction of…
Energy efficiency measures are too expensive, survey shows
Self-builders want their energy efficiency investments to have a pay…
How to project manage your self-build for minimum waste
To project manage your project with a Lean attitude is…
Timber frame explained
An increasingly popular build route, timber frame is the method…
Wood finishes
Wood finishes include paint, varnish, oil and wax. Varnish coats…
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A feng shui makeover for your home
Once presented with their new design, many people find their…
Bored with your boards?
Decking is a cost-effective, speedy and fairly straightforward way of…
Guide to decking
Decking is a cost-effective, speedy and fairly straightforward way of…
How to budget your self-build project
Find out how to keep on top of the budget…
Virtual Reality on your self-build doorstep
Get ready, set…. virtual reality is now on your self-build…
How Feng shui can help you design and decorate your home
Inside the yin and the yang Get your chi on!…
Guide to external wall insulation
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation…
Window dressing: Ask the expert
Find out how to dress your windows when they’re tall…
Do you pay council fees when building in Ireland?
When building new, local council development fees can take a…
Traditional Wood Block Flooring
Before laminated boards and carpet were the mainstay of Irish…
Home is where the hygge is
Scandinavian designs have been so popular of late that an…
Snaglists: What are they about?
Depending on how good or bad your builder was, you…
Package Kit Homes
Package suppliers aim to take some of the stress out…
ROI’s Help to Buy Scheme factsheet
A self-build Q&A on the Help to buy scheme, which…
ROI ‘locals only’ planning rules on the way out
Sligo’s County Development Plan is being revised to remove ‘locals…
Building Control FAQ
Building Control NI Which is the most cost-effective, pumped cavity…
Top 5 tips for a quality airtight build
1. Go as low as you can but never forget…