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Pick the perfect house-warming gifts for tiny-home owners

Home of the Year 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan has advice on choosing presents that don't take up too much space

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

<p>If you have unused attic or under-eaves space, look to American-style A-frame homes like this triangle-shaped tiny house in Colorado, for inspiration. File pictures</p>

Space age: The best big ideas to make the most of tiny homes

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares the top space-maximising ideas from across the world

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

<p>Christchurch has been undergoing an architectural transformation that is sympathetic to its history while fully embracing modern living. File picture</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Christchurch has a design vision to inspire other cities

In 2011, an earthquake destroyed a portion of the New Zealand city and tragically took 185 lives. Jennifer Sheahan visits the renewed urban landscape

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Jennifer Sheahan: How to spruce up your rented home

The Home of the Year winner shows how to revamp a rental property without breaking the rules or losing your deposit

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

<p>Understairs areas can be used to create a bathroom, as well as for storage. Picture: iStock</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to make use of the understairs space

Add an extra bathroom, cool office, laundry or storage to this bonus zone. The Home of the Year winner shows you how

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

<p>Venetian blinds allow you to control the level of light and privacy. Pictures: iStock</p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to create privacy in your home without blocking views and light

Many options for dressing your windows don’t require blocking out the light with curtains or blinds, says the Home of the Year winner

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

<p>Brabantia's retractible clothes line, available from The Organised Store in Dundrum.</p>

How to dry your laundry indoors in even the tiniest of houses

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares her many tried-and-tested tricks for drying clothes when space is tight

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

<p>The home office at Jennifer Sheahan's home. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to make the most of your home office

The 'Home of the Year' 2021 winner shares interiors tweaks that turn the hybrid work style into an enjoyable experience

Sat, 14 May, 2022

<p>Jen Sheahan, and her late 1800s artisan cottage in Dublin. Picture: Joe McCallion </p>

How a letter turned this Home of the Year into a Tardis for owner

When she won Home of the Year in 2021, Jennifer Sheahan received a letter from the niece of cottage's previous owner

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

<p>There are many reasons to learn how to build, design, or maintain your home. File picture</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Build, repair and maintain your dream home

Jennifer Sheahan shares her pick of the DIY, building, interior design and home maintenance courses on offer across Ireland

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

<p>Communication is key. Clarify assumptions and keep written records. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to avoid costly renovation mistakes

Jennifer Sheahan shares what to do when revamps go wrong

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

<p>Right, Built-in wardrobes are best to maximise space, according to Jennifer Sheahan, and left, Jennifer's hallway, where the chimney breast used to be. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Cool design solutions for awkward spaces

From tiny porches to built-in wardrobes, the Home of the Year winner shares ideas for features we find in many Irish houses

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

<p>The post-Christmas clear-out is a hefty but ultimately rewarding task, says Jennifer Sheahan. Picture: iStock</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to give your home a January clearout

Jennifer Sheahan loves to make a clean sweep after the festive season while prepping for the next one

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

<p>Here are some home maintenance basics everyone should know - some of which I learned the hard way. File picture: iStock</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: A beginner’s guide to basic home maintenance

Houses should come with a manual for all the little, and big, things that can go wrong. Consider this a beginner’s guide, by Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

<p>Jennifer Sheahan's upstairs bathroom. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to design bathrooms for small spaces

The Home of the Year winner shares the secrets of good bathroom design for even the tiniest of areas

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

<p>The patio area with vertical planting and an array or mirrors.</p>

How to make the best use of a small courtyard or garden

With the sun currently shining Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan gives some tips on how to make the most of your outdoor space

Thu, 05 May, 2022

<p>A hammock can help you enjoy your garden more, says Jennifer Sheahan. 'I had two galvanised steel hooks installed on my outdoor walls, but you could also string one up between two trees, or buy a freestanding frame if you have the space.' File picture</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Summer garden accessories with the fun factor

Jennifer Sheahan takes it outside as she jazzes up the garden with must-have summer accessories

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

<p>Ty Moutik camping cabins at a French campsite (camping Ar Kleguer). </p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Adventures in a tiny-home-on-wheels in France

Jennifer Sheahan packs up her car-turned-tiny-home and sets sail for northern France

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

<p>Jen Sheahan at her home in Rathmines. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose flooring that is perfect for your home

Home of the Year 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan shares what she learned when researching options for her doer-upper

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

<p> Open windows front and back for a few minutes a day to let fresh air blow through. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: DIY checklist to winter-proof your Irish home

Jennifer Sheahan shares her 10 top ways to keep our living spaces cosy once temperatures plummet

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025