NZEB EXPLAINED By Denise O’Connor, December 2021 December 2021 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 an existing home, you will have to comply with new rules to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Here are some of the key points you need to know […]

Whether it’s a new build or you’re looking at replacing your windows in your existing property, choosing the style and type of window can be a step fraught with difficult decisions. Your choice of window will not only have a huge impact on the design theme of the home but it will also have an affect on the comfort felt within the home along with […]

Whether you’re choosing windows for your new build or simply replacing existing windows in your home, it can present a number of decisions that perhaps you hadn’t considered previously. Below we document five bits of advice to help you on your journey to choosing new or replacement windows. Look at Other Properties In your own locality, there might be properties that you have already admired […]

Image courtesy of House By The Sea For 4  What is “kerb appeal”? This is the term referring to the attractiveness of a property from the street. This kerb appeal concept is something that crops up especially if people are planning to put their property up for sale. The attractiveness of the property can be improved by taking some measures, some are more straightforward than […]

The external doors you choose for your house make a significant impact in a range of practical and stylistic ways to its form, accessibility, and livability. As a step in the design process, take the time to learn about how the materials of your doors promote flow, security and comfort for each area of the house they’re connected to. In this post, we’ve put together […]

Windows form a pivotal part of our homes. Not only are they functional by providing security and efficiency, they play a major role also in the aesthetic and look of the home both from the exterior and interior. Also, not to forget we literally look out our windows to see the world outside probably every single day! Although they’re vital to our property’s existence, the […]

A property’s front door is the very first part of the home that makes an impression. A poorly chosen front door can impact the overall exterior style and appearance. A well-chosen front door can make a statement and provide an idea of the interesting prospects of the property’s interior. Here are 5 tips we recommend to consider before beginning your journey to choosing your new […]

Having invested in windows for your home, it’s important to maintain them and have them looking their best. When the sun is shining, grimey windows prevent clear views to the outside world and stop you making the most of your lovely garden or surroundings. The key to having gleaming windows is to get into a routine of cleaning them because that will prevent huge amounts […]

World Environment Day falls on Friday, June 5th of this year; this is a UN backed initiative that happens annually with the goal that it will encourage people to be more environmentally conscious and aware. Through efforts in the mainstream media and with the rise in popularity of activists like Greta Thunberg on social media, we’re now in a world where we are regularly encouraged […]

When it comes to securing your home from potential threats, there are a number of things that you can proactively do to ensure your home is the most secure version of itself that it can be. From acknowledging your attitude to your home’s security and taking basic measures to protect it, to identifying your most cherished possessions and safeguarding your windows and doors (the key […]