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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
Check out this kitchen island inspiration guide if you are thinking of adding one to your new or existing kitchen. In this article we cover: Self-builders often have islands at the top of their kitchen wish list. As the name indicates, an island is a standalone countertop unit. And these beauties not only look appealing […] 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
Are you looking to make your dream kitchen a reality but don’t know where to start? Well, before you decide on a kitchen colour scheme or even a kitchen style, you need to determine one thing: what’s the best kitchen layout for your space. That’s because choosing the best layout is crucial to creating a kitchen that works […] More
All tradesmen who are not employed by a construction firm will have to register with the Construction Industry Register Ireland. We cover: When the registration process opens Who is expected to register What to expect from the registration process Controversy around the register The Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) was put on a statutory footing […] More
Tony Dunne, Managing Director at MBC Project, chats about the ins and outs of buying windows in Ireland today, including: – Main types of windows available in Ireland: timber, uPVC, aluminium, alu-clad– Average cost of windows on a self-build today– Double vs triple glazed, options for quadruple glazing– What specifications to look out for when […] More
Find out how much the most common building materials are costing at the builder’s merchant with this price tracker. In this article we cover: Online builder’s merchant mybuildingsupplies.ie has started a building materials price tracker for the most common building materials used in Ireland today. They have used figures on a per square meter […] More
We chat with Killian Murphy from Start Solar, a company that operates in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Killian answers all the key questions about solar PV – photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. Find out more here – https://www.startsolar.ie/ Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
This new build bungalow in Co Donegal features bespoke finishes on a budget and a stunning garden. In this article John Fingleton explains how he designed and built his new build bungalow, including: I’m a builder by trade so it was natural for me to choose to self-build,” says John. “I came across a site […] More
Artificial grass is low maintenance, but should you have it in your garden? We look at the fake grass debate on Twitter. In this article we cover: Benefits of fake grass Why people are installing it Drawbacks of fake grass Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Pros/cons of fake grass if you have children It’s made of […] More
Connecting your sewage to the mains is not always an option when you’re building in the countryside. You might need to install an onsite wastewater treatment system instead, which is a mini sewage treatment plant. In ROI, if an onsite system is not feasible you will more than likely be denied planning permission. Cathal Keane […] More
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