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<p>Kieran McCarthy: "Invest in high-quality marine grade windows that have been specifically designed for your environment. I cannot stress enough the need for quality here."</p>

residential

Kieran McCarthy: How to weather-proof a coastal home

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

<p>Augmented reality: Could you tell the difference between an AI-enhanced picture and a raw photo? If in any doubt, ask the seller for an unedited set of images. File picture </p>

home and gardens

Is AI virtual home-staging catfishing vulnerable property viewers?

<p>Light-ascending geometric tracery brings the eye both up and outward. Murals from can be scaled to the space and personalised; from €31sq m, Photowall.</p>

home and gardens

How to use wallpaper to make a tiny home seem larger

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

home and gardens

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

working through the household bills

residential

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

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

home and gardens

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

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

Architect sketching a remodeling plan with her clients

Kieran McCarthy: Do I need an interior designer and why?

Kieran McCarthy breaks down the benefits of having an interior designer in the home building process

Mon, 18 May, 2026

black wooden garden house in wild overgrown garden

Home Q&A: How to paint, stain and maintain a modular wood building

Every three to five years, backyard wood buildings (residential or otherwise) will require light repair, sanding, and painting or staining

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Two female friends are enjoying some relaxing time together, sitting at table on porch of traditional wooden chalet in mountain

Home Q&A: Should I include a deck with an overhang on my timber-framed cabin?

A deck with an overhang or some type of porch protection offers shelter as well as no-fuss flooring on which to leave boots, bikes and more

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Resealing your bath or shower may not be glamorous, but it is far more manageable than it looks

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Brigid Browne: Will it be 'easy money' to rent a modular home in our garden to students?

Brigid Browne: Will it be 'easy money' to rent a modular home in our garden to students?

Many people assume student tenants have fewer rights, but this is not always the case

Mon, 11 May, 2026

A model house and a compass. Home diagnosis, feng shui, and floor plan images.

Kieran McCarthy: Choose light, choose sunshine, choose good design

How your home aligns with the sun can have a huge affect on the experience living there

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Female legal advisor lawyer helping her client with her legal issues in the office

Property advice: Does my divorce mean that I have to sell the family home?

Property advice — does a separation mean we have to sell the family home?

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Precise measurements - Land Surveyor

Brigid Browne: How do I resolve a boundary line dispute with my neighbour?

A neighbour says our boundary encroaches onto his land — is there an easy way of addressing this?

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Living Room Interior Design

Kieran McCarthy: Why 'open plan fatigue' is real — and how to design intrigue back into your home

From strategic 'nooks' to the nifty magic of pocket doors, open-plan spaces are all about balancing flow with a little bit of privacy

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Client looking at a house brochure at a real estate showing

I'm looking for my first home and I've found it overwhelming. What should I be focusing on?

I'm ready to buy... but where do I start?

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026