DIY

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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advice

Life Hack: Four ways to help remove a stripped screw

Have you ever tried to remove an old screw only to have your screwdriver slip and slide on the surface instead of slotting in and twisting?

<p>A key consideration for all DIYers should be ensuring that they wear protective items when using power tools and sharp objects.</p>

advice

Life Hack: How to avoid injuring yourself while doing DIY jobs at home

<p>All roof gardens require planning permission as they have structural requirements and can overlook neighbouring properties, shattering privacy. Don’t wing it. File picture</p>

home and gardens

Easy home improvements that don't require planning permission

Empty minimalist living room with large window

home and gardens

Six top DIY tips to dodge home decorating disasters

home and gardens

Q&A: What is the cost of running a heat pump in Ireland's cold weather?

Woman Taking Plate Of Leftover Food From The Fridge

advice

Life hacks – 15 ways to make your life easier in 2024

How to use mirrors to make the tiniest home look and feel huge

Jennifer Sheahan shares how she employed the magic of the old-fashioned looking glass to expand her small space

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

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S How to make a conservatory or sunroom more energy efficient

They were once a middle-class status symbol. Are sunrooms still sustainable features in today's property market? We ask the pros

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

Home Q&A: Do you have plumbing advice for installing an en-suite bathroom?

What are the questions we need to ask our plumber before installing an en-suite bathroom in our master bedroom?

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

How to retrofit your en-suite bathroom and boost your home's value

Be highly strategic when choosing and laying out a suite to optimise its comfortable performance

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

'Help! I broke it': Fast, easy fixes for every home DIY dilemma

Don't panic, don't tell anyone — and read Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan's tips. Now, practise your innocent face

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Q&A: All you need to know about heat-pump technology

We ask the pros key questions about how to attain a sustainable gold standard and whether a retrofit will suit every home

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Home Q&A: Do sustainable home improvements require planning permission?

Serious external renovations, extensions and even sustainable changes often require planning permission

Tue, 30 May, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

The Home of the Year winner advises we look to our natural surroundings when considering paint choices for our homes

Thu, 25 May, 2023

S DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares easy fixes to refresh and renew spaces and restore that 'just-moved-in' vibe

Sun, 21 May, 2023

How to create a hotel spa-like shower room in your home

We get professional advice on every detail, from pairing tray and enclosure to finish, no matter what size bathroom you own

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Cork builders' suppliers Irish International Trading buys out Wicklow firm Curust

Irish International, which generated revenues of €80m last year, is adding several product ranges with its acquisition of Curust

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

How to choose the perfect carpet or rug for any floor space

Tread softly as we offer the essential guide to making the best choice for every floor space

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

construction worker installing small ceramic tiles on bathroom walls and applying mortar with trowel

Cooling DIY sales in Britain knock retailer Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins has said its Toolstation business swung to a loss in the first half of the year, as demand for do-it-yourself products cooled off, sending the building materials seller's shares down 11%.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Woodie's DIY owner Grafton Group 'in good shape' amid supply and price pressures

The group which operates in Ireland, Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland saw revenue grow year-on-year by 28% to €2bn in the first 10 months of the year

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: My homemade deodorant burnt my armpits in the most idiotic and painful way

Hindsight is a great thing, Bernard O'Shea says as he reflects on everything that went wrong with his DIY deodorant experiment

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

Building Advice: What type of garage should I opt for?

Gone are the days when people bring their cars indoors at night

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Woodie's owner is reviewing its British businesses

Grafton Group is looking again at its UK merchanting offer — possibly with a view to a sell-off worth up to £400m

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021

Bathroom renovation firm gets its ducks in a row for expansion

One-stop shop to make process as simple as possible for the client

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020

Woodie's DIY plays leading role as Grafton Group profits ride out Covid storm

Strong demand for home and garden products after Ireland’s first Covid lockdown saw Woodie’s DIY make a key contribution to the finances of parent company Grafton Group.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

Household hacks to make life easier — time to get scrubbing

Kya deLongchamps shares some proven cleaning tricks for the dreaded chores we all avoid

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

B&Q sees DIY sales surge but uncertainty remains amid Covid-19

Home improvement group Kingfisher's sales surged as its European stores emerged from coronavirus lockdowns and the company said its business would be more resilient than most in the coming recession.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Breathe easy: What you need to know about the air quality in your home

Kya deLongchamps asks an expert what we need to know about indoor air quality in the home

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Woodie's and Chadwicks owner sees pickup despite Brexit headwinds

Grafton, the owner of the Chadwicks building merchants and the Woodie's retailer in Ireland, said sales here continue to grow strongly and it expects demand to pick in Britain later this year.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Just roll with it: Top wallpaper choices for 2020

Kya deLongchamps sticks it to us with the latest in wallpaper trends

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Do your homework to make smart use of hardworking office

Kya deLongchamps puts the executive details into your home office with her practical guide

Mon, 01 Jul, 2019

Tricks of the trade that can save you time and money

Kya Longchamps reveals 20 ingenious DIY hacks and techniques to simplify matters when you need to do work around the house.

Sat, 12 Jan, 2019

Only in Ireland: Some of the weirdest Irish DIY disasters

Feet stuck in a paint bucket, ripping off wallpaper and taking a chunk of plaster and falling off a ladder are just some of the biggest disasters that have happened to Irish DIY enthusiasts.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

Homebase owner to close stores putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

It is being reported that up to 80 Homebase outlets are to be closed, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2018

Know when to call the technician or head out for a new machine

From decades-old washing machines to recent dishwashers, the big kitchen appliances can pose issues when they break down, writes Kya deLongchamps.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2018

The must-have tools and techniques for the DIY job in the garden

Keep it simple while you acquaint yourself with the tools and techniques you will need for DIY. If you select the job that is compatible with your abilities, you’ll have it nailed in no time, writes Kya deLongchamps.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2018

The best materials for those outdoor spaces

Kya deLongchamps looks at a variety of materials when it comes to hard surfaces for those outdoor spaces; from patios to driveways there are choices with concrete, stone and clay bricks.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018