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in Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterChange in layout for Co Down home
This Co Down home’s change in layout made all the difference to everyday living, thanks to an attic conversion and complete transformation of the ground floor plans. In this article we cover: Leaving the hustle and bustle of London for the idyllic village charm of a town in Co Down marked a significant life change […] More
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in Advice, Block, Bungalow, Cost 200-300, Cost 300+, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Advice, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, ICF, New Build, News, Podcast, Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey, UlsterFREE Tickets to Selfbuild, Extend & Renovate Belfast
27-29 September 2024. 120+ exhibitors, 20+ speakers, 2 theatres, 1-2-1 advice clinics and much much more. Get FREE tickets today. The house Marie originally bought in 2016 was far from ideal for her needs. It was clear back then that it would need extensive renovation work, and she had a relatively modest plan to provide […] More
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Major renovation in Co Fermanagh
To breathe new life into her home she built 20 years ago, Gail Forster undertook a major renovation project in Fermanagh. In this article we cover: When Simon and Gail first built their house in 2005, they weren’t thinking about making an architectural statement, designing the perfect room flow or maximising views. They simply needed […] More
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in Bungalow, Cost Under 200, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Timber FrameHarrison Gardner’s home renovation project
Eco-builder Harrison Gardner opens his doors to chat about his home renovation project in Co Clare. In this article we cover: Embarking on a 10 year journey across the globe, Australian eco-builder and host of RTÉ’s Build Your Own series, Harrison Gardner sought to master a diverse array of alternative build techniques. It was in […] More
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Airbnb to fund renovations
Booking website Airbnb says it will fund restoration work and maintenance costs for historic homes in Ireland. In this article we cover: Short stay booking website Airbnb announced it would provide funding for the maintenance and restoration of some of Ireland’s most historic homes. It’s part of the American company’s pledge to support the preservation […] More
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Budget friendly renovation for semi-d
Mark and Aoife Ryan share how they went about their budget friendly renovation of their semi-detached home in Co Limerick. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 123sqmHouse size after: 146sqmBedrooms: 4Original budget: €120kConstruction tender cost: €145kFinal cost, all inclusive: €185kHouse value: €390kHeating: gas boilerVentilation: humidity controlledBuild method (extension): blockworkBER before: D1BER after: […] More
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyFrom shop to home
How Gráinne and Padraig Haughney bought an old shop in Kilkenny to convert into a light filled family home. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 1,900sqftHouse size after: 2,000sqftBedrooms: 4House price: €137k at auctionRenovation cost: €128kHouse value: Between €325k and €350kHeating and hot water: air to water heat pump Tell us about […] More
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in Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterOpen plan living in Co Down
How Catherine and Michael Southall changed the layout of their Co Down home to turn it into a bright open plan living space. In this article we cover: Overview Bedrooms: 4Renovation cost: £65kHeating system: gas boilerVentilation: natural The story starts with Catherine, who was pregnant at the time, Michael and their one-year-old son moving in […] More
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in Block, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterPassive house retrofit in Co Monaghan
Barry McCarron explains how he went about renovating his home in Co Monaghan to the passive house retrofit methodology, EnerPHit. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 125sqmHouse size after: 188sqmBedrooms: 4Heating: air to water heat pumpVentilation: centralised mechanical with heat recovery Construction: blockwork (cavity wall)BER before: D2 (energy consumption of 289.86 kWh/ […] More
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Finishing off the house
Daniel and Louise Quinn bought a home in Co Armagh that was at second fix stage; here they explain how they went about finishing off the house room by room. In this article we cover: Tell us about how you came to buy this house. We’d always wanted to build our own home. But even […] More
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Bungalow hemp renovation
Ethel and Stan Smith share how they went about their bungalow hemp renovation in Co Carlow. In this article we cover: What is the background to the project? When we moved into this mid-1980s house we saw it as a fantastic opportunity to renovate. It needed work done in any areas, from electrical upgrades to […] More
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in Bungalow, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Timber FrameTimber frame extension in Co Laois
Fiona and Liam Canavan had their timber frame extension built off site; this is how they got on installing it. In this article we cover: How did the project get started? It was always our plan to move out here to the countryside near Fiona’s family. The house we bought had been originally built through […] More
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