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From contractor led to direct labour
It was out of necessity that Anita and Mark Jones went from a contractor led self-build to direct labour. In this article we cover: Anita and Mark weren’t actively looking for a building site, but when an auction alert popped up on Mark’s socials for a site with an unbelievably low guide price, they decided […] More
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Hands-on self-build in Co Laois
This hands-on self-build in Co Laois came to fruition thanks to lots of hard work and help from family and friends. In this article we cover: From designing their dream home to overseeing every detail of its construction, Michael and Edel were in charge of their self-build every step of the way. It’s a project […] More
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A home made for retirement
Sonya Russell bought a dilapidated cottage and replaced it with a tailor-made home made for retirement, costing just £185k, all thanks to the help of her daughter Susan who’s an architect. In this article we cover: How did the project come about? After living in the countryside near Dromore for several years I was looking […] More
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in Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Getting started on site, Projects, Road openings, Self-build Projects, Site access, Site assessment, Two Storey, Ulster, Water & ElectricitySite tips: Building in Co Down
Neil Hopkins’ house building project in Co Down is now well underway; here he shares what curveballs the site threw his way. In this article we cover: Many years ago, my dream of embarking on a self-building project nestled in the picturesque rural landscape of Comber, Co Down, began to take shape. Having spent my […] More
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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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ICF build in Co Longford
Discover how Micheal McKeon chose to build his home in Co Longford out of Insulating Concrete Formwork, or ICF. In this article we cover: Michael grew up on a small farm in Co Longford which has been in his family for three generations. “The site I built on is roughly a mile and a half […] More
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Budget-friendly family home in Co Tyrone
Matthew and Hannah Sterrett share what they learned from building their budget-friendly family home in Co Tyrone. In this article we cover: Matthew and Hannah describe the process of project managing their self-build home built on Hannah’s family farm as being “a collective effort”. “At first, we were handling the initial, planning stages from our […] More
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in Cost 300+, Leinster, New Build, Projects, Two StoreyCo Laois dream family home
Find out how this new build in Co Laois delivers on creating the dream family home. In this article we cover: How did you find a site to build on? Mary and Tom: We looked online and found a few sites, but they were all awkward. We tried to make them work for us, one […] More
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Why I chose timber frame
Ryan Daly chats about why he chose timber frame as the build method for his home in Co Down and shares what the experience was like. In this article we cover: Why did you choose timber frame as the method of construction? I have worked in the low energy housing sector as a renewable energy […] More
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Low energy home on a budget
After a fruitless search to buy a house, Brian and Karen Corry decided to build themselves their dream low energy home on a budget in Co Down. In this article we cover: “Karen – my fiancée at the time – and I couldn’t find anything on the market that resonated with us,” says Brian. “The […] More
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Modern extension in Co Down
How Emma and Jonathan Rhodes knocked down their conservatory in Co Down to replace it with a modern open plan extension. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 241sqmHouse size after: 265sqmPlot size: 618sqmBedrooms: 5Heating: gas boilerVentilation: natural with extractor fansRenovation cost: £110k + VAT all in When we bought the house it […] More
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