Tag: Extending or Renovating

  • December 4, 2018
    Adjusting your heating controls can have the single biggest effect on the amount of energy you use in the home;…
  • December 4, 2018
    The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life but for the self-builder it’s also at the heart of…
  • November 27, 2018
    Wet rooms and walk-in showers are especially useful for the elderly and those with reduced mobility but they can add…
  • November 22, 2018
    Top 5 tips to get you thinking about bathroom design: when to start planning, what to prioritise and to how…
  • July 27, 2018
    There’s a debate around the need for triple glazing on the side of the house that’s facing south. Some argue…
  • July 20, 2018
    Hallways, corridors and access points may not be the most glamorous part of designing a home but they’re crucial in…
  • July 11, 2018
    That said if you choose a regular door handle to slide the door open and shut, then this will be…
  • May 28, 2018
    A turnkey solution for ROI renovators who want to heat their home for less, and improve their health. Upgrading the…
  • May 22, 2018
    Ronan McKee provides a bird’s eye view of the most common building methods available to self-builders in Ireland today. In…
  • May 21, 2018
    1. Check whether you need planning permission You don’t necessarily have to get planning permission to extend your home but…