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in Choosing the bathrooms, Cost savers, Design, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Windows and doors: Watchpoints

Ep77 – Bathroom design trends for 2024

Bathroom consultant Gareth Holland chats about how to go about your renovation or new build project, including: · How much to budget for your bathroom for a good finish · Dangers of buying online · Where to start when renovating a bathroom · Where to start with a new build · What to bring on your initial consultation · Typical design […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 29, 2024, 12:56 pm
in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Construction drawings, Direct labour vs main contractor

What is a builder’s finish?

If you plan on building a house or extension you’ll hear the term builder’s finish bandied about, but what does it actually mean? In this article we cover: I have been quoted for a builder’s finish, what does that mean? Keith says: There is no specific definition of the term “builder’s finish” so make sure […] More

by Keith Kelliher August 21, 2024, 1:01 pm
in Advice, Designing the outside space

Country style garden for sloping site in Co Galway

This country style garden design project found clever design solutions for a sloping site, from creating seating areas to planting. In this article we cover: Building your dream home is an absorbing and time consuming undertaking, so it’s not unusual to focus on the house itself and worry about the outside later. But in this […] More

by Anne Byrne August 15, 2024, 10:11 am
in Advice, Free Content, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Sponsored Content, Working out your requirements

Tubs & Tiles: Designing your dream space

Tubs & Tiles offers a bespoke bathroom design service; here’s how it works. The Tubs & Tiles bespoke design service includes 3D visuals, expert technical advice, layout design and guidance, scaled fitting plans, product suggestions and assistance along with a tailored quote with full price breakdown. So if you’re designing or renovating your bathroom, the […] More

by Victoria Hunter August 14, 2024, 1:48 pm
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in Advice, Basics, Budget & Financing, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Heating systems, Pre design, Provisions for on-site electricity, water

Grants in Northern Ireland

A list of grants and financial incentives currently available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Northern Ireland (NI) today. In this article we cover: When it comes to grants and financial incentives for self-builders in Northern Ireland, the options are unfortunately limited. While there are a handful of schemes aimed at […] More

by Heather Campbell August 6, 2024, 3:47 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment

Where an architect saves you money

How much can you really save from hiring a design professional – we look at where an architect saves you money. In this article we cover: There are three building professionals you are likely to hire on your project: an architect (make sure they are registered with the relevant professional body – RIAI in ROI […] More

by Edel Regan August 2, 2024, 9:30 am
in Choosing windows and doors, Cost savers, Design, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Windows and doors: Watchpoints

Ep76 – Window Design

Andrew Acheson of Internorm chats about window and door design, including: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen July 25, 2024, 9:13 am
in Advice, Choosing an architectural designer, Choosing external finishes, Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Designing the outside space, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Other key structural decisions, Sponsored Content, Ventilation

Guaranteed Irish: Build your home with trust

The Guaranteed Irish House Directory empowers self-builders with trusted local suppliers and sustainable solutions. Are you dreaming of building your own home or retrofitting your current one? Look no further than the Guaranteed Irish House website—the ultimate resource for self-builders in Ireland. Launched in 2019 by Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien […] More

by Guaranteed Irish July 18, 2024, 1:00 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Renewables & Sustainability, Sponsored Content, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

BEAM: Your guide to energy efficient ventilation

The BEAM guide to energy efficient ventilation in dwellings, including building regulation requirements and best practice advice. For many years, homes in Ireland and the UK have been ventilated via natural air infiltration. The result of this has been high energy consumption for space heating (which accounts for over 50 per cent of the energy […] More

by BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation July 18, 2024, 9:27 am
in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Kitchen and bathroom designs, The design brief and getting the space right

What’s trending in 2024 for house design in Ireland?

A round up of what’s trending in house design in 2024 in Ireland: find out the colours, materials and lighting schemes suites to every room of the house, from kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms. In this article we cover: House design trends Beyond aesthetics, three elements will define the external appearance of your home: the […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 11, 2024, 3:59 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Cost Series

Ways to save on your self-build

You’ll have to start budgeting for your project early on; here’s how to save on your self-build in Ireland. In this article we cover: Before you start on your design, you’ll need to determine how much you’re prepared to spend on your project. It could be what money you have saved or the value of […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 10, 2024, 11:17 am
in Cost savers, Design, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts

Ep75 – Budget busters

Craig Jones of Land Options Ireland chats about how much it costs to build a house in Ireland today, including: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen July 1, 2024, 3:46 pm

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