Room for improvement: Do you need to ‘do up’ your home to sell it?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, renovation is sometimes – but not always – the way to go
If you’re thinking of selling your home, renovation is sometimes – but not always – the way to go
Even with generous SEAI grants, bringing a home’s energy rating up to standard is too expensive for many
Keep a classic base so you can add and remove furniture and accessories as trends change, writes Deanna O’Connor
Does a hob go on an island or a peninsula? Is the kitchen even in the right place? Two experts offer direction
How do we go about making improvements to our home that have the least impact possible on the planet?
MELCloud integrates with smart homes to control Mitsubishi Electric Ireland’s Ecodan heating appliances via the internet
Market forces mean people are choosing affordable improvements, with bathroom revamps ‘huge’
The answer is very smart indeed, though the trick is to create a smart home that works for you, not against you
If the ‘task lighting’ is spot on, the next key thing about lighting your home is creating perfect ambience
Grants available for solar PV systems mean outlay costs can be recovered surprisingly quickly
Before you decide which to install in your garden, consider cost, sustainability and maintenance
If you want to expand your home’s habitable space, the best and often cheapest way is to convert the attic
Extensions are still in demand but more people are prioritising functionality over size, writes Denise O’Connor
More property owners will need to retrofit to meet Government target of retrofitting 500,000 homes by 2030
Making the most of a small living space can involve creating mystery, an illusion of height and opportunities for storage
From luxury hotel-inspired bedrooms to cosy living rooms, here are the latest influences on interior design
The decision to renovate or move involves a lot more than a simple financial calculation
Increasing the size of your home by building on or repurposing existing space can make financial sense
We are just as likely to copy interiors we’ve seen in LA as on the Longmile Road
Modern interiors benefit from great design, as form marries function to produce useful and beautiful pieces
Three experts tell us how to make interiors choices that will stand the test of time
There are ways to minimise stress when extending your home , writes Edel Corrigan
Many garden rooms boast all the creature comforts of the main house and are fitted out to a similar level of comfort
The pandemic has concentrated homeowners’ minds on their living spaces
It’s expensive to move but the costs of extending may outweigh the price of trading up
To maximise the value of your home, declutter it and replace jaded items
Permanent tsb Ideal Home Show a chance to run the rule over home energy upgrade scheme
There’s been a sea change in home decor following a decade of grey ruling
Every inch of this terraced property has been cleverly used and utilised to its fullest
Many homeowners are avoiding deep retrofits and opting for a step-by-step approach
House renovations can be one of the most stressful life events you will ever have to endure
Cathy Angelini unleashed her highly eclectic style on her 100-year-old bungalow
Space, light, ergonomics, materials and colours are key, experts say
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices