How to safely fit a chimney cowl
Fitting a cowl is a highly effective home improvement project for Irish properties. A cowl prevents nesting jackdaws from blocking your flue, stops driving Irish rain from causing damp chimney breasts...
Building
How to extend and upgrade your core home structure
Undertaking a structural extension or load-bearing upgrade to your home is the ultimate DIY challenge. In Ireland, ensuring your build is structurally sound, windproof, and insulated against damp Iris...
How to dry-line and insulate your internal walls
Dry-lining with insulated plasterboards (often referred to as ‘dot and dab’ or direct bonding) is a highly effective way to upgrade the heat retention of cold, single-skin brick or solid c...
How to build a concrete blockwork garden wall
A brick or concrete block wall is a durable, structured addition to any Irish garden. It can serve as a boundary marker, a raised planter support, or a windbreak. Due to Ireland’s wet, frost-pro...
