Renovating this 1950s seaside house meant rebuilding the structural supports for the cantilever bedroom that takes in the view. In this article, we cover this cantilever house renovation project including: Overview House size before: 200 sqm House size after: 245 sqmPlot size: 1 acreBedrooms: 5Project cost: £400kConstruction: Steel and blockHeating and hot water: LPG boilerVentilation: mechanical My […] More
Much as we thought we had found out everything we needed to know about the site we bought in Co Down, there were still plenty of surprises along the way, writes self-builder Brian Corry who’s building the dream eco house. In his building the dream series, Brian chats about: Contents Part 1 – Design to a […] More
How David and Christine Adams’ contemporary new build house came in £20k under budget. In this article David and Christine Adams share their experience building their new home, including: I grew up on the farm, and my plan was always to move back home,” says David. “A few years after Christine and I got married, […] More
Have a look at this stunning Galway garden design on three quarters of an acre of agricultural land. In this article we cover: This Galway garden design project is one many self-builders will relate to. A young couple just built a beautiful home in a gorgeous location that ticks all the boxes – family space, […] More
Matthew and Hannah Sterrett of @ourweecountryhome share their story of building what they call the tin house: how it started and the obstacles they came up against. In this article they talk about: Contents Part 1 – Avoiding the rent trap – Skip to Part 1 Part 2 – The tin roof – Skip to […] More
When Tanya Fitzpatrick was given land on the family farm, she and her husband Alan jumped at the opportunity to build their forever home. In this article, Tanya explains how she went about her direct labour new build: Overview Plot size: 3 acres House size: 3,100 sqft excl void space, garage and outdoor roofed areas Bedrooms: 4 […] More
After a false start, Allison Cordner took charge of her renovation project and never looked back. In this article we cover: “When we moved back to Northern Ireland, we bought a 1970s house in a sought after neighbourhood as a renovation project,” says Allison. “The house, as many others in this area, had the living […] More
Alan and Ber Glass not only built their family home on a budget, they did it in such a way that regular bouts of respiratory attacks are now a distant memory. In this article we cover: “Our only option, if we wanted to get the family home we needed, was to self-build,” says Ber. “We […] More
This low cost energy efficient new build is the result of years of research, and of a clear idea of what to spend money on. In this article we cover: When you’re self-building, getting the design right is more than half the battle. And for William Richmond, the obvious place to start was what he’d […] More
Emily Bonar took charge of building her family home in Co Donegal twice; here she shares her project management tips and advice. In this article we cover: How did the project get started to build your home in Donegal? It’s always the dream to build your own house, and we were just blessed that we […] More
How Brian and Jane O’Regan’s family home with stunning harbour views in Co Cork underwent a seaside renovation. In this article we cover: “We mostly bought the house for its location and its views, but also because it was spacious enough to accommodate our large family,” says Brian. “There was a lovely feel to the […] More
Sara Gunn-Smith and Craig Smith couldn’t believe their luck when they stumbled upon a semi-detached property in their neighbourhood big enough for their young family to live in. But there was work involved to upgrade the house. In this article we cover: “Before we bought our forever home we had lived in this neighbourhood for […] More