From concept to creation

Insulation of your home is probably one of the most important steps in any long-term renovation. Proper insulation will significantly cut energy costs from heating bills for you as a homeowner, make your home more energy-efficient and warm, and add extra value to your property if you decide to sell. However, if we put aside all the pros of insulating your home, the whole process can be very costly. The…

Owning a large home is a challenge, but the biggest challenge is how to maximise every space in the house. For big families with a lot of kids this is the question every day – where do we get more space for storage. One of the often overlooked spaces in the home is under the stairs. Houses with staircases provide ample space under the steps that oftentimes stays completely unused.…

If you are planning to renovate the outside of your home, one of the best techniques for exterior walls is using wet dash render. This particular choice is excellent for the weather in Ireland, where we receive heavy rainfall throughout the year. Wet dash render is practical, durable, and requires little to no maintenance, making it the best choice for exterior renovations. What is wet dash render, how to mix and apply…

Every homeowner wants more living space at some point. One way to do that is to convert your garage into a new room. Depending on the condition of your garage, this is a very good DIY project. But it's best to hire a professional construction service if you need windows, plumbing, or electrical work done. We have gathered all the information about garage conversions in Cork and Galway, Ireland. This…

Indoor staircases are a wonderful design element in any home. They add a lot of character to the space. Stair carpet is a wonderful way to add even more character and protect the staircase from all the foot traffic up and down. In any home design, there is a wide variety of choices for the space's design. This is also true for the carpeting on the stairs. If you are…

When it comes to the attic, a lot of homeowners are intimidated by the task to transform the space in a more convenient and efficient part of the home. Attics most of the times are dark, dusty places full of cob-webs and old storage items. But they hide a lot of potential for extra space that can add character to your home. This is why we have gathered the best…

An attic conversion is a creative way of utilising lost space. Most homeowners consider converting their attic because they don’t have enough main living and storage spaces. Attics are often cluttered, dark and dusty spaces that people forget about. But if you use that space wisely in your attic conversion, you can gain a lot of charm and additional storage for your home. In this blog post, we have gathered…

House renovation grants are very convenient for homeowners. They not only save some money in the final budget of the renovation but also help the individual homeowner to make sure that their house is up to code and regulations. In Ireland, there are numerous home improvement grants depending on the type of building, its historical value and the type of homeowner. In this blog post, we will go through them…

Home renovations, no matter the size and type, are always challenging endeavours. One of the most challenging parts is cleaning up afterwards. If you are planning a bathroom renovation, you are probably wondering how you will clean everything after the job is done. One of the most nerve-wracking moments in the final big cleaning is finally getting to scrub those new and beautiful tiles you chose for the bathroom. In…

When you build a wall on your own home, sometimes you seek the easiest and cheapest way to do it. Not all times are that ideal, but with modern materials and techniques, construction has never been easier. In today's blog post, we are going to talk about what probably is the most famous and easy technique for putting up walls, and that's dry line. What is a dryline, and how…