Jonathan Byrne of Co Longford chose an Avrame timber frame kit because it gave him cost certainty and a turnkey finish. Alan Rowan of TuffHouse Eco Build got a call one day from a prospective client, who’d gotten his contact details from a happy customer. “Jonathan came to me recommended from word of mouth,” says […] More
How much will your windows and doors cost and how to budget for them. In this article we cover: Budgeting for windows and doors can be tricky. If your estimate is not based on an actual quotation, the budget is likely to come under strain. Window costs have increased roughly 8 to 20 per cent […] More
This Japandi kitchen mixed with a mid-century modern design is monochrome and bold. The team at Daniel George Kitchens explains how they achieved the client’s vision. The kitchen design for this Co Tyrone home extension project is based of the door and style of the Milan Kitchen by Daniel George Kitchens. Here’s how the design […] More
Upgrade your home to B1 or more, for less than €12,000 through a mixed technology approach. Install a renewable ready gas boiler for an efficient and cost-effective solution with Calor Gas Ireland. As spring arrives many homeowners will be planning to make home improvements in the summer months. One of the most important parts of […] More
BPC Ventilation explains the benefits of installing heat recovery ventilation over standard extract fans. When building or renovating, it’s important to consider the best ways to use energy and ensure the wellbeing of the occupants. Insulating a home is an important first step, but it’s also essential to prevent heat loss through extractor fans and […] More
Upgrade your home to be more energy efficient and discover a new world of comfort, thanks to this simple guide from Pipelife Eco. Why should you invest in a home energy upgrade? Every home is different and has unique heating requirements. Often, a heating system upgrade comes about because of a breakdown or to upgrade […] 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
All aspects of a self-build are affected by the budget. This is particularly true of the kitchen, where costs can quickly mount. So the question stands, how much does a kitchen cost? In this article we cover: In the world of kitchen design and manufacture, all kitchens are created fundamentally equal. The shell, which is […] More
Planning to extend your home and wondering how much does an extension cost? Here are the main budget elements to be aware of. In this article we cover: Over the past few years, I have spent a lot of time outlining the dangers of budgeting under an average cost per sqm/sqft basis. Nowhere does […] More
Whether you’re building new or renovating, you’ll need to determine early on how much your windows and doors will cost. Simply because they could drain the budget. What do we cover in this article? In the days when our grandparents were building their homes, they kept things simple and bar a few exceptions these methods […] More
To find out how much your new roof will cost, you need to know its size, shape, ridge height, style and roof covering. In this article, we cover: Roof design can have a direct influence on the overall appearance of a property as its shape, colour and texture will have a striking visual impact. Broadly […] More
Making your home cheaper to run this coming winter is likely to be on your radar and if so, chances are you’ve been thinking about replacing your boiler with a heat pump. In this article we cover: The first question to ask is whether an insulation upgrade alone, which you would need to do anyway […] More
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