Choosing the Perfect Colours for Your Windows and Doors
Choosing the right colours for your windows and doors can make all the difference when it comes to the appearance of your home. But picking colours can be a daunting t...
uPVC V’S ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
uPVC and Aluminium are two windows that have gotten a bad rap in the past. But technological advances mean these two materials are now leading the charge if you’...
HOW CAN I DECORATE MY WINDOW FOR CHRISTMAS?
This is the time of the year when we turn our attention to decorating our homes’ interiors for the festive season. But don’t forget about the exterior of y...
HOW DO YOU INCREASE NATURAL LIGHTING IN A BUILDING?
Maximizing the amount of natural light in your home is key to creating a space that looks good and makes you feel good too. Whether it’s a busy family zone or a ...
PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR IN INTERIORS
The colour you paint the rooms in your home can have a powerful effect on how your home makes you feel. This is very much at the heart of colour psychology and why, wh...
ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS: ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR HOME IN IRELAND
Using energy-efficient windows has become increasingly popular as homeowners look for ways to reduce their energy bills and improve the comfort of their living spaces....
uPVC Windows: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Home
Are you in the market for new windows for your home? If so, you may have heard of uPVC windows. uPVC stands for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride and it’s a popul...
CHRISTMAS THEMES FOR YOUR HOME
Christmas is a hectic time of year. Between shopping for presents, cooking all the food for the big day, and decorating your home with the latest Christmas trends, it ...
BUDGETING FOR YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Creating a budget is one of the most critical steps when planning any home improvement project. It doesn’t have to be complicated; as long as you know what you w...
SELECTING THE RIGHT PATIO DOORS FOR YOUR HOME
It took a pandemic to get us to embrace the idea of outdoor living. Over the last 15 months, many people have embraced their gardens as additional rooms, viewing them ...
BI-FOLD OR LIFT AND SLIDE DOORS? CHOOSING THE RIGHT OPTION FOR YOUR HOME
One of the most powerful design tools in home design is connecting the living space with the outdoors or garden area. The key to success is to create as unified a spac...
HOW DO I CHOOSE A WINDOW STYLE?
Choosing windows can be overwhelming given all the styles, materials, colours and features available. Windows are also one of the largest outlays in any renovation. Th...
HOW CAN I DECORATE MY FRONT DOOR FOR CHRISTMAS?
Nothing says Christmas like a front door beautifully dressed for the festive season. But decorating your front door for Christmas doesn’t have to be limited to a...
CAN YOU IMPROVE A BER RATING?
Improving our homes BER rating is essentially improving our homes energy efficiency. Depending on where your home is on the BER rating scale, the work required to make...
WHAT’S NEW? INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2022
Brighter weather and longer days are a great excuse to start thinking about refreshing your home. And what better way to gather inspiration than to take a look at some...
WINDOW DRESSING TIPS FOR ALL WINDOW STYLES
Nothing adds the finishing touches to your windows like window dressing. Curtains, or indeed blinds, really do finish off a room. Whether you’re looking to bring...
What is NZEB Standard & What is the Purpose of NZEB?
The introduction of NZEB (nearly zero energy building) in November of 2019 means that if you are building a new home or carrying out large-scale, major renovations to ...
Adding value to your home without planning permission
Adding value to your home doesn’t mean you need to carry out substantial building works that require planning permission. Real value is achieved not through addi...
What to Ask Your Architect for Your Home Renovation Project
An essential part of any home renovation project is working with an architect. In addition to providing you with a great design, a good architect who specialises in ho...
WHAT ARE PICTURE WINDOWS AND WHAT MAKES THEM POPULAR?
A picture window is a lovely feature in a room and a beautiful way to emphasise a view or feature in your garden. It’s also a great way to enhance the feeling of ins...
DEEP RETROFIT – WHAT IS INVOLVED
A deep retrofit takes a whole-house approach to energy in the home. This means simultaneously carrying out multiple energy upgrades to achieve a BER of A-rating.
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SIX SIGNS THAT YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS IN 2022
Window technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last ten years. Upgrading your windows to either double or triple glazing is a worthwhile investment. Replacing y...
How to Make Your Home More Secure
There are many factors to consider to ensure the security of your home. From alarms and security cameras to the types of windows and doors you choose. Here are a few t...
How to choose a colour for your front door
Your home’s exterior is what creates the first impression, so it’s worth investing in some upgrades to make sure it is welcoming, inviting and looking its best. Wh...
Double v’s Triple glazing
Upgrading your windows to either double or triple glazing is a really worthwhile investment. Not only will replacing your old windows with more energy-efficient glazin...
WHAT TO ASK A WINDOW COMPANY BEFORE YOU USE THEM?
Whether you’re starting a new build project, planning a complete refurbishment of your home with brand new glazing, or you are simply replacing a few windows, yo...
HOW WINDOW DESIGN CAN INFLUENCE YOUR INTERIOR
One of the easiest ways to completely transform the style of your home is to change your windows. Not only will you enhance the look of the exterior, but your interior...
WHY THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AND DOORS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT STAGE OF A NEW BUILD
A new build is an exciting project to take on. You get to build your dream home and for many, its a once in a lifetime project. You will encounter lots of important mi...
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN REPLACING YOUR BACK DOOR
For many homes around Ireland, the back door is the main entrance to the house. I remember working on a house where my clients explained that their 20-year-old front d...
ADVICE FOR SELF BUILD PROJECTS
If you are planning on taking on a self-build project yourself, make it your business to become an expert. As the old saying goes – ‘knowledge is power’ so I’v...
CONSIDERATIONS FOR HOME OFFICE RENOVATION
Working from home is something that many of us have had to get used to over the last few months. The ability to work comfortably from home has its upsides: You don’t...
WHY REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ARE AN IMPORTANT HOME RENOVATION PROJECT
When planning a home renovation, it can be hard to figure out where to invest your budget to ensure you get the best return on your investment. Ideally, any work you d...
FIVE IDEAS TO DRESS UP A FRONT DOOR
Your front door is what sets the tone for the rest of your home’s exterior, it’s also the first thing visitors see when they come to call. So, if you’...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SECURE
There are many layers to a reliable home security system. From alarms and security cameras to your choice of doors and windows, here are a few things to consider to ma...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT WITH YOUR WINDOW AND DOOR CHOICES
The comfort of our homes has become much more of a priority for many of us over the last 24 months. As we move into winter, that means making sure our homes are warm a...
