Sort it: Improve your home’s energy rating without breaking the bankA range of grants are available for retrofitting your home. Here’s how to apply for themTue May 18 2021 - 15:29
How to budget for a home renovation or extensionSort It: When you plan any building project, you need to know early on if you can afford itFri May 07 2021 - 06:00
Garden redesign: Four ways to improve your outdoor areaKeep it private but connected, go native with plants and other tips on creating an adaptable outdoor areaFri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00
Getting the lighting right in your home’s open-plan spaceWarm dimming, quality fittings and other tips to considerFri Apr 09 2021 - 00:00
Four excuses for postponing a home refurb that you might regret laterSort It: Some reasons are simply a way of avoiding doing the ‘big job’ in the first placeFri Mar 19 2021 - 06:00
How to choose the best worktop for your kitchenSort it: Man-made work surfaces have improved in looks and durabilityFri Mar 12 2021 - 00:00
Sort It: Antique sales on the rise as buyers seek out sustainable itemsAntique and vintage furniture just right for a market looking for sustainable buysFri Mar 05 2021 - 00:00
Online house selling: How to flog your home fast to a virtual buyerThe key to a speedy sale is to ensure your house stands out from all others onlineFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Six easy steps to an organised homeSort It: If you wouldn’t replace a lost or damaged item, you should let it goFri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00
Six ways to make a home paint job look professionalSort It: Good quality paint and brushes play a major role in getting the best resultFri Jan 22 2021 - 06:00
Buying new windows for your home? Four top tips to save you money and timeKnowing the right questions to ask before you buy new windows can help avoid stress, delays and extra costsFri Jan 15 2021 - 06:00
12 ways our homes are set to change in 2021 and beyondFrom work spaces to pet-friendly finishes, here are the home design trends for this yearSun Jan 10 2021 - 06:00
Underestimate tiles at your peril: tips to get tiling right first timeSort It: Tiles are one of the most significant interior design decisions you can makeFri Dec 04 2020 - 06:00
Easy ways to give your home an energy boostWall insulation, triple-glazing and heat pumps will save you money in the long runFri Nov 27 2020 - 06:00
Bathroom blitz: how a small room job can have a big impactSort It: How to transform a small, busy bathroom. Step one is throwing out the bathFri Nov 13 2020 - 06:00
Let there be light: how to create the perfect ambience in your homeHow we light rooms can have a powerful effect on how we feel in our homesFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Five top tips for a perfect kitchen refurbThoughtful makeovers will enhance your home’s value and your quality of lifeFri Sept 25 2020 - 06:00
Hang tight: How to frame and display art properly in your homeHang pictures at the right height, choose the correct mount and always consider the overall decor of the roomFri Sept 11 2020 - 06:00
Five appliances that will make your kitchen easier to live inSort it: Choosing the right appliances from the outset will improve home lifeFri Aug 21 2020 - 06:00
Six tips to make the most of your garden spaceSort It: Plan the space to fulfil your needs well into the future, not just for the here and nowFri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00
Five ways to a clutter-free, more relaxed home lifeSort It: Slowing down is something we all wanted to do, but couldn’t see how to do itFri Jul 31 2020 - 00:00
Beginner’s guide: How to collect art for the homeDon’t feel intimidated, take your time, trust your taste and ask lots of questionsFri Jul 10 2020 - 06:00
Time to clear the air with calming house plantsTips on the best plants to choose for your home and how to care for themFri Jun 26 2020 - 06:00
No headspace at home? Here's how to create a Me zoneLiving in close quarters due to coronavirus lockdown may change how we see our homesSat Jun 13 2020 - 06:00
How to get the most out of a post-lockdown refurbSort It: There are good reasons for going ahead with your home renovation plansFri Jun 05 2020 - 06:00
Paint the lockdown blues away: How to get a professional finishFrom preparing the room to picking the right colour for inside and outside your homeFri May 15 2020 - 06:00
Now is the time for that wardrobe detoxSort It: A closet clear-out can seem daunting, so where is the best place to start?Fri May 01 2020 - 06:00
Now is the perfect time to plan a home refurb, here's whyWhy not use the lockdown to identify what works and what needs improving?Fri Apr 10 2020 - 00:00
Don’t do it on the kitchen table and 7 more tips for working from homeThere is nothing more stressful than clutter, so an organised space is essentialSat Mar 28 2020 - 06:00
How to successfully build on a large garden siteKey considerations include consulting neighbours and felling mature treesFri Mar 06 2020 - 06:00
In praise of the boiling water tap ... and other great appliancesThese appliances, from quiet machines to steam ovens, could change your lifeThu Feb 13 2020 - 06:00
Renovating? Here are seven ways to make your home more energy efficientGlobal warming is affecting everyone, and we all like to feel we are doing our bit to helpFri Jan 24 2020 - 06:00
Four ways to lessen the stress of a home refurbBudgeting for and choosing the correct fixtures and fittings can be a fraught process that requires careful planningFri Dec 06 2019 - 00:00
Pane management: How to get your choice of windows rightThe pros and cons of steel, aluminium, timber, UPVC and Alu-Clad framesFri Nov 15 2019 - 06:00
Four steps to follow for picking the right colour for your homeGo with your gut and focus on how it makes you feel, rather than how it looksFri Nov 01 2019 - 00:00
Five ways to make your interiors stylishly ‘flow’Sort it: choose complementary colours and a unifying base to ensure your rooms connectFri Sept 20 2019 - 06:00
Should it stay or should it go? Domestic fixtures worth keepingTimber flooring is one thing most people try to refresh rather than replaceFri Sept 06 2019 - 06:00
Anatomy of a refurb: how to get the most out of €100,000Taking a budget of €100,000 here’s how to – realistically – divide it up to get the best resultThu Aug 08 2019 - 07:17
The Goldilocks guide to the perfect room sizeSort it: Follow these guidelines to ensure you maximise the space in your homeFri Jul 12 2019 - 08:35
Savings, quality and speed on a refurb? You’ll never get all threeFigure out which of the criteria you won’t compromise on, and then plan your projectFri Jun 28 2019 - 00:00
Three things to consider before any home improvement projectIn advance of the work, agree the cost, make all your decisions and nail down the designFri Apr 19 2019 - 06:00
It’s not me it’s you: Five reasons we fall out of love with our homesThink about the future when planning projects but don’t neglect the small stuffThu Feb 14 2019 - 06:00
Refurb lessons? What the architect learnedDenise O'Connor learned so much from her own refurb that it changed the way she advises clientsFri Feb 01 2019 - 00:00
Home truths: Seven tips to get the most out of your architectTake out the risk of run-ins with your architect during your build or renovationsTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
Six ways to keep your home refurbishment on trackSort It: Follow these steps to simplify a renovation project, so it doesn’t overwhelm youThu Oct 18 2018 - 00:00
Home refurb without breaking the bankSort It: Off-the-shelf products and phased work can help keep budget in checkFri Aug 24 2018 - 06:00
Get into the garden: eight ways to tackle the outdoor spaceSort It: Spring has sprung, it's time to transform that neglected outdoor spaceFri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00
Six misleading refurb tips that won’t save you cashSort It: Including why you should tell a builder, architect or designer how much you have to spendFri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00
From burnt coral to leather tables: 2018 design trends revealedLast year’s blush pink and jewel tones make way for more muted shadesWed Feb 07 2018 - 14:15
A room by room guide to getting the light right in your homeLet there be light: There are four key ways to light a home, our expert advisesThu Jan 25 2018 - 06:00
