The primary advantage of chest freezers is not their capacity but their storage flexibility.

Living in an apartment can have its ups and downs. Unfortunately, one of the down sides is that they are not the most practical living quarters with regards to space.

In a wealthier Ireland there is increasing interest in purchasing antiques. Auctioneers and antique dealers have noticed in recent times that sales are bringing new buyers, people not previously known in the salesroom or shop.

If you are jaded with conventional carpet, combine beauty with practicality to take the right step in alternative flooring.

Clutter is something most of us have to live with if we are sharing a house with children and a typical spouse. Just counting the pairs of shoes in the hall cupboard rapidly amounts to double-digit figures.

Although a bedroom needs to be relaxing it often needs to be flexible as well, doubling as a study, bedsit, playroom or spare room. Planning and styling can be a little tricky, but with a little help you can create a room that is perfect for you.

The passion for collecting creates as many appetites as it satisfies. Not least among these is the thrill of the chase. The same human emotions come into play whether you are at an annual pre-Christmas jewellery sale in Geneva, a record breaking Irish art sale in London, a gallery in Dingle, a house sale in Dalkey or a community hall in the wilds of west Munster.

Hear the words "home cinema" and you might be tempted to think of the kind of hedonistic den JR Ewing would enjoy, with plush row seating, a proscenium arch and a flickering projector.

When choosing a dishwasher, there are many factors that can, and should, influence your decision. It's not just about price, colour and energy efficiency any more.

If you fancy a tradition style kitchen with an offbeat, antique element, the accumulated kitchen provides a great opportunity for sourcing and reinventing various, old and inexpensive pieces of furniture.