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The single-use plastic bags and bits quickly end up in the bin or the Hoover so why do we do it?
Age, illness, cost and the potential to switch are all factors to consider when looking at options
The county has one of the highest vacant property rates, and the council is pulling out all the stops to fix it
What I Do: Michael Tutty is a shoemaker in Naas, Co Kildare
There are also lots of other things you can do to make drying clothes cheaper and kinder to the environment
Letting people know you don’t want to be disturbed and having an accountability partner can keep you focused on your long-term goals
Bank buildings are usually well-maintained, centrally located and have stylish period features, and grants are available to convert them to homes
We all know one – a newsgather, a data-seeking busybody – who has a knack for ambushing with questions
For holidaymakers in search of fun activities, tasty dining and a chance to connect with history, Waterford is an ideal, family friendly option
You need to pay attention to the cost of an extra person or two around the house but rent-a-room relief means anything you earn should be tax free
People who grew up in the capital used to be able to live within reach of family, but for many that ship has sailed
Parents should focus on praise for effort rather than outcome or achievement, says psychologist
What I Do: Eóin Madigan is a sixth-generation stonemason in Ennistymon, Co Clare
Market forces mean people are choosing affordable improvements, with bathroom revamps ‘huge’
If we experience stress repeatedly and over time, it can become quite chronic. Constant, unrelenting stress means boundaries and self-care are in peril