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

Buying sustainable products is a challenge when synthetics are everywhere and packaging is plastic, but there is a growing business sector taking on the problem with success, writes Carol O’Callaghan

The decor is as fresh as a newborn in No 38 Marian Park following a complete overhaul in the wake of a sale five years ago.

Anne-Marie Linehan runs through the 10 main steps to buying a house.

This month we are looking at ways to fulfil financial New Year’s resolutions. Buying a home of one’s own is a milestone in life but there are plenty of hurdles to overcome first.

Going to quite extraordinary lengths to own a waterside holiday home in Kenmare, the owner of Cappanacush Heights created a small lake beside his property.

Upmarket city townhouse scheme offers convenience to traders-down, writes Tommy Barker.

Coming in close to the average house price across Cork city and county, at €265,000, is No 1 The Orchard: what it lacks in size, at just about 700 sq ft, it more than makes up for in views, and in interior finish and feel.

Well-maintained and modern, this four-bed semi at 9 Meadowlands Broomfield in Midleton is getting viewings not just from trading-up buyers but also from young couples who want to skip the smaller first-house stage.

Here’s an opportunity to restore a once-dazzling Cork residence to its former glory, says Eve Kelliher.

From polka dot kettles and Cobh Cathedral prints to new three-seater sofas, Esther N McCarthy shines a light on the most eye-catching products this week.

Although requiring major renovation, 82 Evergreen Street is a centrally located detached property with lots of potential.

Cobh home encourages you to feast your eyes indoors as well as outside, says Catherine Shanahan.

Munster offers so many hidden gems with bargains, ideas and must-have products for the interiors enthusiast who is always on the lookout for something new, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

All viewers of No 2 Coolflugh in Tower will appreciate its space and comfort, but those among them who are golf enthusiasts will be particularly happy with the fact that it backs on to Muskerry Golf Course.

A large, well-stocked fish pond is quite an unexpected feature in the back garden of this spacious well kept, four-bed semi at 13 Heatherfield in Carrigaline.

Kya deLongchamps is impressed by White Lodge which offers scope to a variety of prospective buyers.

The most striking feature about this property, says auctioneer Jeremy Murphy, is how deceptive it is.

Its charm and location are ensuring this Victorian cottage is attracting considerable interest. Trish Dromey takes us on a tour inside and out.

Winter’s already nipping at our toes, so follow advice from Kya deLongchamp on ensuring your heating systems are working safely, reliably and efficiently.

Fragrance in the home is a reflection of our personalities and moods, and can change dramatically with the seasons, from florals in summer to earthy tones in winter, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Sales of second-hand kitchens, islands and dressers are going through the roof, largely due to bargain-hunters’ hunger for flexible and design-friendly painted kitchens.

Kya deLongchamps is floored by the beauty of original encaustic tiling.

House-hunting is a curious blend of agony and ecstasy. Some of us find the myriad of box-ticking extremely stressful — but then again who doesn’t love a good excuse to pore over the property pages, lust after those must-haves in glossy interiors spreads and oh-so-casually stop by auctioneer’s windows during our evening stroll?

Seasonal or year-round activities at your home could boost your bank balance and even help pay off the mortgage, says Kya deLongchamps.

Des O’Sullivan previews James Adam’s ‘At Home’ sale in Dublin.

Whether you’re ready to go cordless or not, Kya deLongchamps advises keeping your wits and watts about you when choosing a new vacuum cleaner.

Magda Walecka is an architectural designer based in Galway.

‘Kerb appeal’ is not an estate agent riff, says Kya deLongchamps, who urges you to put your garden in order if you want to attract house-buyers’ attention

A couple who were left traumatised when a car hit their home last year say they live in constant fear of speeding traffic on their narrow street.