Major renovation in Co Fermanagh
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by Astrid Madsen
1M ago
To breathe new life into her home she built 20 years ago, Gail Forster undertook a major renovation project in Fermanagh. In this article we cover: Details of the house they originally built in 2005 and why it wasn’t working for them How they went about the renovation What they would do differently Biggest splurge Renovation tips Floor plans before and after Supplier list and professional photographs Specification, sizes, costings When Simon and Gail first built their house in 2005, they weren’t thinking about making an architectural statement, designing the perfect room flow or maximising v ..read more
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Harrison Gardner’s home renovation project
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by Heather Campbell
2M ago
Eco-builder Harrison Gardner opens his doors to chat about his home renovation project in Co Clare. In this article we cover: Deciding to renovate an old cottage How he went about it: different stages Sustainable design choices Working with natural materials and finishes Heating and ventilation choices Plans for rainwater harvesting and PV Top tips to take on a renovation project in Ireland Specification and suppliers list Build costs, house size before and after Timeline and professional photographs Embarking on a 10 year journey across the globe, Australian eco-builder and host of RTÉ’s Bu ..read more
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Airbnb to fund renovations
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by Astrid Madsen
5M ago
Booking website Airbnb says it will fund restoration work and maintenance costs for historic homes in Ireland. In this article we cover: What the fund is Who qualifies Short stay booking website Airbnb announced it would provide funding for the maintenance and restoration of some of Ireland’s most historic homes. It’s part of the American company’s pledge to support the preservation of unique and historically significant buildings in Europe. The collaboration will see the launch of the Capacity Awards, although no date has been set for when it will be rolled out or how it will work. Airbnb s ..read more
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Budget friendly renovation for semi-d
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by Astrid Madsen
5M ago
Mark and Aoife Ryan share how they went about their budget friendly renovation of their semi-detached home in Co Limerick. In this article we cover: How they went about the renovation What their budget was and where they overspent Thrifty design tips Delaying the build and finding the right builder How the project was managed and who signed off on it Day to day to on site and changes made Going from a D1 energy rating to an A2 PV panel set up Lessons learned from the process with top tips Professional photographs Timeline and supplier list Specification and floor plans Overview House size be ..read more
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Open plan living in Co Down
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by Heather Campbell
5M ago
How Catherine and Michael Southall changed the layout of their Co Down home to turn it into a bright open plan living space. In this article we cover: How they tackled the renovation: reconfiguring the space they already had instead of extending How they approached the project: the professionals they enlisted Relationship with Building Control How they subsumed the garage into a brand new open plan living space How they reorganised the upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms Rebuilding the staircase and adding storage Thrifty kitchen design tips Choosing finishes and sanitaryware Budget friendly upgr ..read more
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Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan
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by Barry McCarron
5M ago
Barry McCarron explains how he went about renovating his home in Co Monaghan to the passive house retrofit methodology, EnerPHit. In this article we cover: How much to budget for a passive house renovation project in Ireland How much his house cost to retrofit Fully detailed build schedule How Barry went about upgrading his own bungalow What problems he had to tackle and what solutions he had for them The passive house requirements and how to achieve them Top tips for a passive house retrofit Full details of the insulation upgrade How they dealt with thermal bridging and airtightness Windows ..read more
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Finishing off the house
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by Louise Quinn
5M ago
Daniel and Louise Quinn bought a home in Co Armagh that was at second fix stage; here they explain how they went about finishing off the house room by room. In this article we cover: How to budget for the second fix Biggest splurge What state the house was in when they bought it and what needed done How they got started with the fit out, top tips for those buying a house to do up Direct labour for the plumbing, electrics, tiling Kitchen design and installation with top tips Systems choices Overview Plot size: ½ acre House size: 2,800sqft Bedrooms: 4 Heating and hot water: oil boiler Ventilat ..read more
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Bungalow hemp renovation
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by Astrid Madsen
5M ago
Ethel and Stan Smith share how they went about their bungalow hemp renovation in Co Carlow. In this article we cover: Why they chose to use hemp insulation over more traditional products How hemp compared to other products: costs vs benefits How they tackled their renovation project Whether they applied for an SEAI grant How the renovation was carried out Other upgrades to make the house warm Indoor air quality and moisture management Progress build photos What is the background to the project? When we moved into this mid-1980s house we saw it as a fantastic opportunity to renovate. It neede ..read more
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Timber frame extension in Co Laois
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by Astrid Madsen
5M ago
Fiona and Liam Canavan had their timber frame extension built off site; this is how they got on installing it. In this article we cover: Designing the extension Choosing a supplier and what other options they considered Working with a timber frame supplier Groundwork What the kit looked like and how it was put up Heating and ventilation system choices Cost comparison for timber frame vs blockwork Timeline and floor plans Overview House size before: 104sqm House size after: 248sqm Plot size: 1.2 acres Heat and hot water (whole house): oil combi boiler Ventilation (extension): centralised mech ..read more
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The three week renovation
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by Heather Campbell
5M ago
How Denise and Fiachra Sinnott of Co Cork transformed their tired old 1980s chalet bungalow into a 21st century family home, carrying out the reno in just three weeks. In this article we cover: House hunting for a straightforward renovation project How they funded the renovation Window choices Living on site during the three weeks of building work Details of scope of works Build costs and what they were quoted Deciding on how to insulate Kitchen design Interior design ethos and DIY elements Flooring choices Project management and budgeting tips Suppliers, specification and floor plans Profess ..read more
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