Why you should choose appliances before designing a new kitchen
Sort it: Choosing your appliances early means no surprises for the builder
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Sort it: The whys and wherefores of how your wifi works
Find the best route to better broadband in your home with these expert tips
Must-have kitchen appliances for quicker and easier cooking
Sort it: From the Ninja air fryer to the self-cleaning oven, here are the essentials
Sort it: Improve your home’s energy rating without breaking the bank
A range of grants are available for retrofitting your home. Here’s how to apply for them
How to budget for a home renovation or extension
Sort It: When you plan any building project, you need to know early on if you can afford it
How to choose the best worktop for your kitchen
Sort it: Man-made work surfaces have improved in looks and durability
Sort It: Antique sales on the rise as buyers seek out sustainable items
Antique and vintage furniture just right for a market looking for sustainable buys
Six easy steps to an organised home
Sort It: If you wouldn’t replace a lost or damaged item, you should let it go
Buying new windows for your home? Four top tips to save you money and time
Knowing the right questions to ask before you buy new windows can help avoid stress, delays and extra costs
Five ways to a clutter-free, more relaxed home life
Sort It: Slowing down is something we all wanted to do, but couldn’t see how to do it
Beginner’s guide: How to collect art for the home
Don’t feel intimidated, take your time, trust your taste and ask lots of questions
Time to clear the air with calming house plants
Tips on the best plants to choose for your home and how to care for them
How to get the most out of a post-lockdown refurb
Sort It: There are good reasons for going ahead with your home renovation plans
Paint the lockdown blues away: How to get a professional finish
From preparing the room to picking the right colour for inside and outside your home
Now is the time for that wardrobe detox
Sort It: A closet clear-out can seem daunting, so where is the best place to start?
Now is the perfect time to plan a home refurb, here's why
Why not use the lockdown to identify what works and what needs improving?
How to successfully build on a large garden site
Key considerations include consulting neighbours and felling mature trees
In praise of the boiling water tap ... and other great appliances
These appliances, from quiet machines to steam ovens, could change your life
Renovating? Here are seven ways to make your home more energy efficient
Global warming is affecting everyone, and we all like to feel we are doing our bit to help
Four ways to lessen the stress of a home refurb
Budgeting for and choosing the correct fixtures and fittings can be a fraught process that requires careful planning
Four steps to follow for picking the right colour for your home
Go with your gut and focus on how it makes you feel, rather than how it looks
Five ways to make your interiors stylishly ‘flow’
Sort it: choose complementary colours and a unifying base to ensure your rooms connect
Anatomy of a refurb: how to get the most out of €100,000
Taking a budget of €100,000 here’s how to – realistically – divide it up to get the best result
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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