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Featured projects this month

How to lay outdoor patio tiles

Before you clear a space in the garden, make sure you have your safety gear, tools, and materials sorted. You can find all of these at your local builders merchant or tool hire centre.

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EXTERNAL Maintenance

Install a Rainwater Collection Water Butt

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Insulation

Dry-line and insulate your internal walls

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Quick tips from
the trade

Our member store experts share the small things that make a big difference

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HOME MAINTENANCE

TIPS FROM JACK SHEERAN OF TOPLINE DOYLES, CRAIGUECULLEEN, CO. CARLOW

Painting & Decorating

TIPS FROM Garret Michael OF Topline Archers, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Woodworking & Furniture

TIPS FROM Darren McCreary OF Topline McCrearys, Lifford, Co. Donegal

Garden & Outdoor Projects

TIPS FROM Sean Reid OF Boyles, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Organization & Storage

TIPS FROM Gerard Mulhern OF Homefit ‘Your local Topline’, Belfast, Co. Armagh

Autumn projects, ready to get started?

Before winter arrives, make sure you have everything you need for indoor and outdoor projects, including the right safety gear, tools and materials. You can find all of these at your nearest Topline builders merchant.

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Fresh from the hub

How to lag your pipes to prevent frost damage

When freezing temperatures hit Ireland, water inside unprotected pipes can quickly freeze, expand, and split the pipework. This leads to catastrophic water damage and expensive emergency callout fees ...

How to bleed radiators and top up your heating inhibitor

Cold spots at the top of your home’s radiators indicate trapped air, forcing your central heating system to work much harder and drive up heating bills. Bleeding your radiators and refreshing yo...

How to repoint damaged brickwork mortar joints

Over time, wind, rain, and winter frosts weather away the mortar between your home’s bricks. Damaged, crumbling, or missing mortar joints allow moisture to penetrate brickwork, which can lead to...

How to refresh a small kitchen or bathroom on a budget

A dingy bathroom or tired kitchen splashback can be easily revived without a full demolition. Replacing old, discoloured grout, renewing peeling silicone seals, and swapping out outdated hardware or d...

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