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in Block, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterCulture shock
Moving to another country can be an upheaval, and with housing style varying greatly from area to area, let alone from country to country, finding your bearings isn’t always easy. Especially when you’re looking for something reminiscent of your homeland to move into… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Bungalow size: 125 sqm Extension size: 126sqm Plot […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyOpen plan extension with kitchen and window seat
When Breda and Simon Cassidy decided to extend their Co Kildare home, they had a fair idea of what they wanted – a large bright space where the whole family could spend time together. In this article we cover: “We really needed an open plan kitchen, dining and living. Before the extension, we would have spent our […] More
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Test of time
Almost a decade ago John and Julie McHugh decided to self-build for the same reasons most couples do: to live in a family home that’s tailor-made and energy efficient. The question is, has it stood the test of time? [powerkit_collapsibles][powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Build type: 110mm cavity in concrete block work (310mm wall depth), three […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Case Studies, Cost 300+, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, ProjectsFamily history
It’s rare to come across a house that’s been lived in by the same family since the 19th Century, let alone have it retain its ‘cottage feel’… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Total cost: €310,000 House size: 2,250 sqft Site size: 2/3rd of an acre [/powerkit_collapsible] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC”] Build up: Extension walls 350mm thick concrete […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, New Build, Planning red flags, Projects, Self-build Projects, Site assessment, Two Storey, UlsterNarrow and sloping site for Co Antrim home
John and Susan Black of Co Antrim had a narrow and sloping site, yet they still managed to build their dream home. In this article we cover: Being granted planning permission is, in most cases, a cause to celebrate. However for John and Susan it was a bit of an anti-climax as they soon realised […] More
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Split level two storey house in Co Galway
What looks like a simple modernist cube is actually a carefully crafted split level two storey house with five levels. In this article we cover: A contemporary home is what Julie and Robert Sturgeon of Co Galway always dreamed of, something that was individual and unique, suited to their lifestyle. “There was an old bungalow on the […] More
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in Bungalow, Case Studies, Connacht, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, ProjectsDream holiday
When you find the perfect place to relax, it’s tempting to think about buying a holiday home. Máirín and Kevin Conroy were lucky to find one in Co Mayo, although it did need some work… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Bunglaow upgrade total cost: €120,000 Studio upgrade total cost: €30,000 [/powerkit_collapsible] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC”] Plot size: […] More
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Breaking even on a passive house
Back in 2010, Justin O’Keeffe of Co Wicklow was determined to break even and build his own passive house for the same price it would have cost him to comply with the building regulations standards of the time. In this article we cover: Overview Site size: 0.34 acre House size: 350 sqm Windows: triple glazed, aluclad, argon filled, PHI certified BER: A2 […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, ProjectsIn it for the long run
When planning for their retirement, James and Carol Tynan toyed with the idea of building a new home. Instead they decided to increase their Co Meath bungalow by building a sunroom extension. What they didn’t foresee was the temptation to carry out a string of upgrades… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Existing bungalow: 50mm concrete […] More
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Split level family home
This Co Armagh split level family home is a modern take on the traditional farmhouse, and has everything Suzie and Paul Johnston wanted in a house. In this article we cover: This modern take on a traditional farmhouse is, for Suzie and Paul Johnston, everything they wanted in a house, but it was Suzie’s involvement […] More
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All in the family
Being close to your family is one thing, it’s quite another to let them build your house! David and Mary McDonagh of Co. Mayo did just that, and they haven’t looked back since… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Construction type: blockwork Insulation: PIR board in floors, walls and green roof, fibreglass in the other two […] More
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in Case Studies, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, ICF, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyHouse Hunting
House hunting is fun, but it soon begins to lose its glamour after you’ve been doing it for two years and are eager to set down roots and buy your first home! After this long wait, the option that was presented to Niamh Donnelly and her boyfriend Michael Kiernan was arguably the next best thing […] More
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