Liz Dwyer

There are lots of cleaning solutions to rid your tech of grime. Just don’t use window cleaner

A smell coming from inside the machine is a tell-tale sign of mould and bacteria build-up

It’s not a quick fix but this DIY repair will last

These under-sink units don’t take up much space – and they eat up food waste

Houseworks: Refreshing putty around windows or using insulating plastic can cut out cold air

Space under the stairs could be the solution to keeping chaos at bay

Getting a foot on the property ladder wasn’t easy in 2018 but for some it worked out after years of planning and saving

Blocked chimneys can cause fires so put cleaning – DIY or professional – on the list

A look at how Meadows & Byrne director Helen Coughlan puts on the glitz at home

New-generation filter systems are less bulky and more effective

Bring energy to a hall or landing by adding a skylight or ‘roof lantern’

Finding a plot was the easy part for Ronan McKenna. Then came a long, costly build

New varnish products are making it possible to give floors a light Scandi-style finish

AA Ireland’s Arwen Foley has spent the past year refurbishing and extending a cottage. Now it’s time to the add the finishing touches as she and her family get ready to spend their first Christmas there

Replacing timber bannisters with glass panels can let light in

Prepping and sanding essential for a lasting finish