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Advice articles written by experts based in Ireland about the cost of building, design and build tips, and garden and DIY.

Is blockwork still cheaper than timber frame?
When deciding how to build your house, cost will be…
What can you build for 350k?
Architect Micah Jones looks at what you can build for…
Do you really need an architect?
When building or renovating a house, you’ll find one piece…
The problem with hot water – and how to solve it
Generating hot water often leads to massive energy loss and…
Material prices in 2025
How much is everything from wood to cement costing, and…
Tips for a windy garden
This project in Co Clare is a great example of…
Do you need a project manager?
If you’re building a new house, do you need a…
Why Irish homes are overheating
Chances are if you’ve built new, your house can become…
How to deal with a botched job
Answering a reader question, Micah Jones gives tips on how…
Are batteries worth it?
In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are…