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<p>Kieran McCarthy: "I would repurpose the underside of the stairs as a WC. Because it is off the hallway it doesn’t need a separate lobby."</p>

residential

Kieran McCarthy: Future-proofing your home with a ground-level bathroom

When adding a WC to an existing house it is advisable that you align with all prevailing regulations

<p>Majella Galvin: "A guide price should be a genuine and meaningful indication of a property's market value, based on the information available at the time."</p>

residential

Majella Galvin: A property bidding war survival guide

<p>Asbestos roofs can be quite brittle and may shatter. Also, when asbestos is broken or cut there are fibres released which can damage your lungs.</p>

residential

Property advice: I have an asbestos roof — what should I do?

Dining Room Conversation with Mother Talking to Daughter While Father Listens

home and gardens

Home Q&A: My parents want to advance some of my inheritance as a house deposit

Happy senior couple at home

home and gardens

Home Q&A: The pros and cons of equity release loans

Garden Office

home and gardens

Home Q&A: Should I buy a garden cabin that’s habitable but does not meet building regulations?

The spare room in my tiny house is my office, guest room, music studio and hobby space

The spare room in my tiny house is my office, guest room, music studio and hobby space

Here's how I used clever design to make it function well and how you too can ensure your living space is all set for work, rest and play

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Male First Time Buyer Looking Around House For Renovation With Real Estate Agent

Brigid Browne: Is a vacant boarded-up old house worth doing up... or too much work?

Some things worth knowing about converting an ex-rental into a family home

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Beautiful industrial style kitchen with skylight

Kieran McCarthy: Finding a workaround for an obtrusive supporting beam

Conceal or reveal: Disguise that beam or let it 'steel' the show?

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Mother and Daughter Enter New College Dorm Room with Personal Belongings

My daughter is going to UCC — Which type of accommodation offers the best value for money

High rents, travel time, housemates... all things to consider when picking somewhere to live while going to college

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Mature couple having coffee break when working together on construction site of their new house.

Kieran McCarthy: How to weather-proof a coastal home

How do I ensure my seaside house doesn't look weather-beaten in 10 years?

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Augmented reality concept. Hand holding tablet with AR application used to simulate furniture products in custom architecture de

Is AI virtual home-staging catfishing vulnerable property viewers?

Kya deLongchamps explores the space of digital image enhancement and whether it can make or break a deal

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

How to use wallpaper to make a tiny home seem larger

How to use wallpaper to make a tiny home seem larger

We reveal interior designers' secrets to making the most of your rooms' dimensions

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Buying art is far less intimidating than it looks, Jennifer Sheahan discovers when she consults Rachel Earley of Dado Curate

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

working through the household bills

Majella Galvin: Why is my house purchase taking so long to complete?

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial — and often emotional — commitments most people will ever make, and when a sale drags on for months with little progress, buyers feel anxious and uncertain.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

I live in a tiny house. Here's how to organise any home so it (almost) cleans itself

I live in a tiny house. Here's how to organise any home so it (almost) cleans itself

If a surface is a dirt trap, I see it every day. The good news? An easy-clean home is not about elbow grease or miracle sprays. It comes down to a handful of principles

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Kieran McCarthy: New home build mistakes and how to avoid them

Kieran McCarthy: New home build mistakes and how to avoid them

You need to know your budget. If it is something like you would build then you need to do some homework into what friends and family have paid for their new home (and when) and include all the fees and finishes

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Woman Adjusting Wall Mounted Digital Central Heating Thermostat Control At Home

Brigid Browne: Does an A-rated home get stuffy?

Simple solutions like opening windows at cooler times, using blinds, or improving ventilation can help bring your home back to the comfortable level you expect.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Our top three pink picks for home interior colour schemes

Our top three pink picks for home interior colour schemes

Deeper, earthier, more spice and less sugar. Here are just three grounded pinks to consider for testing

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Vibrant hand-painted colour wheel with a violet petunia

Home Q&A: How to find colours that work for your living space

Keep in mind that what looks great in your pal's house might not fly in yours. From aspect to fabrics, here are our top tips

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Home Q&A: Should I display artwork in my bathroom?

Home Q&A: Should I display artwork in my bathroom?

A splash of colour and carefully chosen and curated pieces can transform this space into a gallery

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: What Ballymaloe taught me about designing a better kitchen

Jennifer Sheahan: What Ballymaloe taught me about designing a better kitchen

'While I’m not planning to rip my kitchen out and start again, there are certainly some things I picked up that will help me create a better workflow'

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Shallow focus of summer flowers seen in a back garden.

Home Q&A: Your guide to the new planning rules for garden cabins

As the new statutory regulations on residential garden homes are signed into law today, here's everything you need to know

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Motherly Farmer Cradles Her Baby Boy,Watching A Tractor Plow The Fields Under The Evening Sky

Kieran McCarthy: Building a home on family farmland — is it possible or practical?

Building a home on family farmland — some practical things to consider

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

interior decor of domestic room with sofa, armchair and wooden beams on the ceiling. Fashionable design and furniture in house.

Home Q&A: Why it's worth an extra €20,000 if you can prove a property is derelict rather than vacant

There’s an extra €20,000 on the table if you can prove the distinction between whether a building is derelict or vacant

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Choosing the right outfit for the workday

Home Q&A: Should I buy a new wardrobe or renovate the one I already have?

Kya deLongchamps goes into our closets with her advice on whether to replace or renovate

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Woman fighting with her husband in the kitchen

Majella Galvin: Caught in a property chain — why the highest offer isn't always what's accepted

It's important to consider not just who is offering the most, but also who is most likely to be able to make good on the offer

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Home improvement: The affordable luxury of vinyl flooring

Home improvement: The affordable luxury of vinyl flooring

Kya deLongchamps explores the highly economical talents of LVT

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

'That's when I realised upholstery wasn't nearly as intimidating as I'd imagined,' says Sara Harrison

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Wide Angle Real Estate Interior Shot of a Beautiful, Trendy A-Frame Tiny Home in Western Colorado with a View of Unaweep Canyon

Home Q&A: If I move house, can I apply for another SEAI grant?

The same SEAI grant cannot be applied for twice for the same property

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Modern box or flat dormer roof window in the Victorian suburb of Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Creative solutions to ensure your property is not overlooked

In the face of new planning exemptions, some homeowners may feel their gardens will be under scrutiny. Here are some ideas

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Happy couple looking at sketches while remodeling their house

New BER system explained: What it means for homeowners chasing green mortgages

What's happening with the new BER system — we have a cert already, so will that be changed now?

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Look inside the Georgian townhouse with the art of sparking conversations

Look inside the Georgian townhouse with the art of sparking conversations

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how interior architect Róisín Lafferty expanded her palette beyond her wildest dreams

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Close up photo of Sharp gaze of a cat's eyes confined within an iron cage, peering out into the world from behind the iron bars.

Home Q&A: How GPS trackers can keep our pets safe and healthy

At home and on staycation, this tech is offering more and more ways to provide us with vital peace of mind

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: Most people would rather repair an item than get rid of it and find a replacement

Jennifer Sheahan: Most people would rather repair an item than get rid of it and find a replacement

Repairing wood furniture and joinery is not complicated. In fact, in many cases, it is even possible to repair flat-packed goods

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Majella Galvin: Is buying a protected structure worth it?

Majella Galvin: Is buying a protected structure worth it?

Location is key to long-term satisfaction when buying a home

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Brick garden house covered in lush green ivy and surrounded by vibrant plants in a suburban setting, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire,

Home Q&A: How tall can the fencing outside the front of my property be?

We live on a busy road in a town

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Central vacuum series

Inspect a gadget – which high-tech household additions are worth the spend and which aren’t?

Hi Brigid, My partner and I are hoping to buy our first home in the next year or so.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The best solar outdoor lighting that will shine brightly season after season

The best solar outdoor lighting that will shine brightly season after season

Solar and wireless USB-charged outdoor lighting offers unique creative freedom around our patios, driveways and landscaping.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Small downtown Toronto urban back yard garden in summer.

Home Q&A: How to create a good relationship with your neighbours

There are many practical ways to regulate these relationships over the garden fence and be the best of friends this summer

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Cozy Pastel Colored Bathroom with Marble Bathtub

Jennifer Sheahan: How to grout and regrout your tiles

It can be confidence-building to tackle basic home maintenance and repairs when required — and you save yourself some cash

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Mother, father and son family sitting together at Sunroom in cozy armchairs and reading books, using laptop or browsing a smartp

Kieran McCarthy: Is a modern sunroom a good addition or an energy drain on the house?

Given that you are designing a new home on a blank canvas, I would urge you to design a modern lounge.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Outdoor sitting area fire pit in a chilly New York backyard in the fall. Enjoy landscaping, foliage and beauty while staying war

Home Q&A: The sustainable way to enjoy a fire pit or chiminea in your garden this summer

If you fancy the ultimate nostalgia experience, a fire pit, fire basket or a chiminea can perform multiple duties

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Home interior

Jennifer Sheahan: Tiling is an art, but here's how to do it yourself

It's still worth hiring a tiler, especially with anything outside standard-format tiles or for clean mitred edges, but sometimes that's not an option

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Real estate professionals inspecting home under renovation

Majella Galvin: Should I sell while the garden looks great or wait til renovations are finished?

A detailed look at the importance of selling when the time is right

Mon, 25 May, 2026

contractor chatting to architect

Get the best from home-building pros and tradespeople when renovating or extending

Most building contractors and tradespeople are well-qualified, organised, hard-working — and in high demand, writes Kya deLongchamps

Fri, 22 May, 2026

two engineers, a man and a woman in white helmets and green protective vests

Home Q&A: How to spot a rogue trader or cowboy builder

'There are two general types of bandits riding the plains in shiny vans, happy to rustle your wallet'

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Restoring an old house

Home Q&A: Should I stay in the house during our extension and deep-energy renovation?

'If it is possible for you to live at home during the renovation, remember building work creates two things in abundance — noise and dust'

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Baz Ashmawy shares his recipe for a kitchen revamp

Baz Ashmawy shares his recipe for a kitchen revamp

Currently mid-renovation, the TV and radio host talks about the practicalities, and finding inspiration by scrolling socials and from showroom visits

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Peter Dowdall: What to see and do at Mallow Home & Garden Festival this weekend

Peter Dowdall: What to see and do at Mallow Home & Garden Festival this weekend

'Long before social media, gardeners swapped plants and advice over fences. Festivals like Mallow continue that tradition on a larger scale'

Tue, 19 May, 2026