Most people assume repointing is simple maintenance work. You chip out the old stuff, trowel in some new mortar, job done. That assumption has caused serious, lasting damage to thousands of older Irish homes, and it's entirely avoidable once you understand…
Irish autumn arrives quickly. One week you're getting away with leaving the back door open; the next, the rain is horizontal and the wind is pulling at the fascia boards. If you want to avoid cold-weather surprises, the last week of…
If you're planning a rear extension, one of the first decisions you'll face is the roof. Flat or pitched. It sounds like a simple choice but it affects your budget, your planning application, how long the roof lasts, and what a…
