On Site: Watchpoints – Insulation & Airtightness
Watchpoints: Insulation and airtightness – Self-build advisor John Corless explains the most common pitfalls when it comes to installing insulation and applying airtightness products. Favourite More
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On Site: Managing the day to day
Managing the day to day – Self-build advisor John Corless runs through the stages you will go through when building your house, including common pitfalls. Favourite More
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Ep 25 – Overview of kitchen design options
Episode 25: The kitchen requires a lot of advance planning, and a good budget, which is why many self-builders turn to kitchen companies to help them with design and installation. Here Neptune advises on how to go about it and whether an island is right for you. Favourite More
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Ep 24 – Guide to carpets
Episode 24: Carpets add a feel of luxury to any bedroom; here Mark McCallister Carpets explains the different types and how they are installed. Favourite More
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Ep 23 – Floor covering options from tiles to vinyl
Episode 23: There are many choices of floor coverings out there, with laminate and LVT two popular low maintenance options. We find out more about what they are and how they are installed. Favourite More
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in Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, SB+ PodcastsEp 22 – Interior design: room by room
Episode 22: Interior design is essential to get right at the design stage of your build; here Hamilton Interiors shares top tips and advice. Favourite More
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in Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, SB+ PodcastsEp 21 – What does an interior designer do?
Episode 21: We chat with Stephen Blakely about the role of an interior designer, from working with the architect at the design stage to furniture choice and window treatment. Interior designers charge by the job, e.g. by the square foot as Stephen does to take account of the size of the house, but others may […] More
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Skim or dryline?
When it comes to plasterboard, you have two main finishes to choose from, board and skim or taping and jointing. Signing off on the first fix is a significant landmark on your self-build journey. With the skeleton and inner workings of the house complete, you can start adding the fixtures, fittings and decorations that will […] More
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Planting your site boundaries
As we become more attuned to the environmental cost of modern living, the trend for fancy fencing and statement walls of the past few decades is now losing ground to planting living screens. Traditional and cost effective, hedges mark the boundaries of your property and make a pleasant neighbourly divide – as the saying goes […] More
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in Advice, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On siteUltimate guide to timber flooring
Timber flooring is beautiful and cost effective. Find out how to choose the perfect wood, how to install it and how to combine it with underfloor heating. In this article about timber flooring, we cover: How much timber flooring costs, for both materials and installation What sustainable timber really means The difference between engineered and […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On siteThe right materials for your kitchen
Find out what the most common kitchen materials are, how much they cost, how durable they are and how to take care of them. In this article we cover: The most common materials you will find in your journey to kitchen nirvana include wood, MDF, lacquer, wood veneer, laminate, granite, stone, concrete, marble and glass. […] More
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in Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, On site, Projects, Two StoreyCounty Dublin Renovation
This Dublin suburban house, a semi detached from the 1950s, was restored to its former glory with a budget-friendly makeover. We bought the house 10 years ago; the same person had lived in it since it was built in the early 1950s. It was a three-bed semi detached end of terrace house,” explains Emma Blain […] More
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