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in Block, Design, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Heating systems, Munster, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two Storey

‘It takes 40 cows to heat the house in winter’

How Denise and Matt Donoghue’s research led them to devise an innovative heating and hot water system. When Denise and Matt got married over a decade ago they set up their base on Matt’s family agricultural holdings, and lived in the farmhouse that had been on the land for over 100 years. The couple carried […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 26, 2018, 9:41 am
in Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey

Window seat extension

Fostering a sense of fun was at the heart of this renovation, balanced by functionality “It’s not every day you get an opportunity to transform your house and in this instance, the internal layout warranted a complete overhaul. It often makes for a much more successful extension to reconfigure the entire building,” explains architect Shane […] More

by Astrid Madsen June 21, 2018, 12:13 pm
in Cost 200-300, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey, Ulster

County Tyrone Barrel Roof House

Serial self-builders Eric and Gladys Black built their cost-effective barrel roof house to make the most of the rolling countryside views. In this article, Eric explains how he tackled building his home including: Throughout his career as a contractor Eric has built and renovated many houses for himself and for others. But this present house […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2018, 2:58 pm
in Block, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey

Semi detached makeover

Clíodhna and Enda Rooney had a choice between moving or extending; they decided to stay put and inject the wow factor into their semi detached home. In this article we cover: “Even though we love where we live, our concern about renovating was that it might be difficult to make it more comfortable considering the […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2018, 9:53 am
in Design, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Projects, Two Storey, Ulster

Kitchen renovation in Co Antrim

A kitchen renovation is all it took for this home in Co Antrim to be given a new lease of life. That, and an insulation upgrade. In this article we cover: House Size Before: 119 sqmHouse Size After: 144 sqmPlot Size: 530 sqmBuilding work: replace and insulate floors, insulate walls, replace kitchen, knock down wall between kitchen and living […] More

by Astrid Madsen March 14, 2018, 4:06 pm
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in Leinster, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey

Westmeath build with minimalist finishes

This timber frame new build in Co Westmeath with minimalist finishes is the antidote to city living, featuring plenty storage and a large kitchen. In this article we cover: The friendly neighbours and the scale of the Co Westmeath town in which Bernard and Andreina Barreat built their home reminded Andreina of where she grew […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 26, 2018, 12:11 pm
in Block, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two Storey

Wicklow home extended into the garden

Extending your home will inevitably result in losing some garden space. But if you do it right, you’ll feel like you’ve gained more room to play outside. In this article we cover: For Debbie Lee and Roger Conroy the time came to extend their home when they decided to raise a family together. “I had […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 6, 2018, 8:54 am
in New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey

Low Energy Timber Frame House

Peter Williams’ spacious timber frame home is so low energy, it only costs £40 a month to run. In this article we cover: Built in 2012, Peter’s house has only been costing him £500 in energy a year. It’s not just because of how well insulated it is – although that’s the core reason – […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 1, 2018, 4:36 pm
in Design, Heat emitters, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two Storey

Passive house pioneer

Find out what changes Tomás O’Leary made to his home, which was the first Passive House certified self-build not only in Ireland but in the English-speaking world. But the Passive House method had been tried and tested in Germany so, undeterred Tomás set about replicating it here. This despite the fact that Tomás had to […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 3, 2018, 2:47 pm
in Block, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, Ulster

Cottage Extension & Renovation

This cottage renovation and extension project in Co Antrim shows what can be done on a budget. In this article we cover: The best way to plan a renovation project is over a long period of time, whilst living in your house. That’s how you get to know what will really work, what you actually […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 30, 2017, 11:10 am
in Connacht, Cost 200-300, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey

1860s Concrete Shed Renovation

An 1860s concrete shed is an unusual choice for a renovation project but Imelda and Matt Jones of Co Sligo were the perfect couple to take on the challenge. Self-builders are in many ways key drivers to innovation, often seeking the most environmentally friendly and cutting-edge solutions to their home building projects, almost always going […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 28, 2017, 11:22 am
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in Cost 300+, Leinster, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey

The four-month self-build

It’s perhaps little surprise Brian and Niamh McCann of Co Wicklow chose a rapid build kit house for their project. It took them two years to sell their house and another two to find a new place to call home… In this article we cover: Overview House size: 270 sqmPlot size: 1/3 acreProject cost: €500,000 […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 27, 2017, 9:14 am