A DIY Home Inspection Checklist for Stormy Weather and Cold Snaps
Batten down the hatches! As stormy weather strikes at the start or end of every winter season, it is wise to safeguard your home by conducting a quick DIY Home Inspection checklist. You could even expect the sudden harsh conditions of a cold snap, including sudden freezes and blizzards this time of year. To prevent […]
Winter Warmers and Safety Gear – A Quick Workwear Guide for DIY and the Trade
Bring your ‘A- Game’ to that next Home DIY or construction project by investing in specialist workwear to keep you warmer and safer this winter! Why Wearing Proper Workwear Makes Sense Suitable workwear is a crucial element of any DIY project, offering safety, functionality, and comfort, which are essential for both amateur and professional work. […]
Simple Fun DIY Projects The Kids Could Be Doing This August
There are lots of ways to keep the kids busy during summer when you’ve got a bundle of DIY projects and chores in your back pocket! Why do it? You’re on the final furlong in the Summer holidays before the kids return to school. If you’re not heading out on a trip at home or […]
All About Retrofitting
By the end of last year, close to 27,000 homes were upgraded with grant supports from SEAI following the launch of the SEAI National Housing Retrofit Scheme in February 2022. Studies show that improving your home’s Building Energy Requirement (BER) adds value to your property and that advancing by a single level, from C2 to […]
Deciding To Retrofit
An increasing number of Irish homeowners are taking the decision to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient and reaping the benefits of a healthier, more comfortable home, as well as significantly reducing energy bills and producing a lower carbon footprint. An energy-efficient home is designed to conserve and reduce the energy required to […]
Critical Ladder Safety Tips To Help You Avoid Injury
Here are some critical ladder safety tips you just can’t ignore. Ladders are essential items in every shed or garage, often regularly used for various reasons and in multiple sizes. And yet, they can be uncommonly dangerous – the source of many catastrophic accidents in the home. Take these essentials to heart: Ladder Safety Info […]
Kickstart The New Year With These Essential DIY Jobs
Let’s face it! Now that you’ve had a good rest, binged watched Netflix over the Christmas holidays, and spent some quality time in your home; you’ve probably started noticing jobs around the house that are just screaming to be done. There are so many! So, where do you start? We’ve done a countdown of the […]
Do-It-Yourself Better in 2023! New Year Resolutions for the DIY Enthusiast
There are good old-fashioned, tried and tested ways to hone your DIY smarts and make life easier. But new methods (and tools) could enhance your home improvement skills in 2023. Here are some no-nonsense DIY New Year resolutions you should consider in 2023. Organise What You’ve Got In 2023 promise yourself that you’ll always […]
13 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Flooring for Your Home
Are you thinking of installing flooring in a room or throughout your house? First, you must ask a few questions before choosing the right flooring option for each location. Take a look before at some of the factors you need to consider. Which Type of Room will you be Flooring? It stands to reason […]
Smart Actions To Take Before Your Next House Move
Moving house and home is always a big endeavour but it can be a less stressful one if you make a few smart moves well in advance and have a checklist to work to. Read on for a quick checklist of ways to make the whole house moving process much easier by doing as […]