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With all of the uncertainty around costs, should you build now or wait? Here’s what to consider. In this article we cover: Most large building manufacturers are members of the trade association I work for, Hardware Association Ireland. They tell me they believe that since the start of this year, building material prices have increased […] More
Self-builder Katie Fanneran, a Paediatric Nurse from Co Offaly, chats through how she worked with Grant Engineering to transform her new build into a cosy, sustainable, dream home which perfectly fits the heating needs of her family. Katie worked with Grant to transform her home with a combination of the most innovative and reliable heating […] More
Looking for kitchen ideas? Learn everything you need to know about kitchen design, in under five minutes, in this masterclass by the people who make them. Colour, style, shape. Whether you’re building new or adding an extension, doing some prior research can help ensure you have the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. One that looks […] More
ROI new builds now have to include Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, bringing it in line with the situation in NI. In this article we cover: In line with the Climate Action Plan and the updated NZEB regulations, self-builders must now install EV chargers in their homes. In ROI, new dwelling houses with a parking […] More
Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes talks about: Favourite More
Landscape designer Anne Byrne shares how she came up with a coastal garden design for a self-build overlooking Galway Bay. In this article we cover: The coastline stretching west from Galway City through Connemara has to be one of the most beautiful parts of this small island we are lucky enough to call home. […] More
Whether an imposing entrance or a discreet side access, doors say quite a lot about you in terms of their size, colouring and style. In this article we cover: Add to this the need to find the right effect which welcomes friends but puts burglars off, and you have a complete conundrum. As the front […] More
Porch and garage design can make or break the look of your house; here are the pitfalls to avoid and good design practices to take on board. In this article we cover: Porch design Designing a porch is easy if you know exactly what you want it to do. On the other hand, if sized […] More
Tackling the outdoors requires a plan at the design stage, from wastewater and fuel to patios and garden design. In this article Les covers: If you went for outline planning permission, you may already be aware of some of the conditions that will be imposed in your planning application. These often have to do with […] More
You’ll need to find somewhere that’s accessible for your plant room – the place you’ll be putting your tanks, manifolds and other equipment you’ll need to operate your home. In this article, Les covers: When considering what services, plant and utilities to incorporate in your new home, you need to take a long, dispassionate look […] More
How you want and need the house to function will determine the room design, and how they will connect to one another. In this article we cover: Room uses and sizes and how to think about space in the home Living room: seating arrangements and what to include Kitchen: how to think of organising the […] More
We hear from Dermot Murphy of Blackthorn Kitchens, a company that manufactures handmade kitchens and delivers its service across the whole of Ireland. Dermot tell us about: Find out more here – http://www.blackthornkitchens.com/ Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More