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 

Inside the hall door of Jennifer Sheahan's home. Picture: Moya Nolan

Something happened after I had settled into my renovated home.

For the first year or so everything was perfect. Spotless, fresh, and unscuffed. Then, some tiny cracks began to appear — as is normal when new houses settle.