Category Archives: tips

15 Tips for Reducing your Heating Bill this Winter

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

As the winter months fast approach and the cold slowly creeps in, the cost of heating our home becomes a concern for many people. There are many ways to heat our homes including geothermal heating systems, wood burning boilers and … Continue reading →

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Building Materials – Who should buy them, Customer or Tradesman?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

When the tradesman supplies the building materials or appliances there is often some confusion over who is responsible in the event of materials being faulty or where an appliance stops working. Continue reading →

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Cash Jobs Warning

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

If a tradesman working for you offers to accept a cash payment and “knock off” the VAT they could be breaking the law and you might not have any comeback. Continue reading →

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Custom Kitchen Cabinets and Units

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Today we are going to talk about the pros and cons of Custom Kitchen Cabinets and Units in comparison with semi-custom cabinets or stock units off the shelf. The first thing that most people think of when revamping their kitchen … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Hiring a Tradesman

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, here’s a video with 4 tips we give on tradesmen.ie to anyone is considering hiring a tradesman.  You can see a transcript of the video below:- 1.    Ask for phone numbers of references so that you can check … Continue reading →

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Tips for Building your Perfect Kitchen Extension

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Today we are going to talk about tips for Building Kitchen Extensions. If you are looking for ways to improve your living quality or increase the value of your home, then planning a kitchen extension will definitely aid this issue. … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing Wood Flooring

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, from time to time we will bring you a guest post from a tradesman, trade professional or supplier to the home construction or home renovation market. Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Jonathan Sapir. Hope you find it … Continue reading →

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Beware – Stolen Van and Tools

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

We got an email from a builder in Cobh in Co. Cork last week to ask us to warn other tradesmen about stolen vans and tools. Please see a copy of his email below. Cars are equally at risk. Please … Continue reading →

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Can a Burglar Alarm Protect My Home?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, with the CSO publishing Recorded Crime Quarter 4 2012 this week there is likely to be another rise in crimes recorded in Ireland because of the recession and particularly in relation to house burglaries.   In previous articles we … Continue reading →

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Garage Conversions – Things to remember when planning to Convert your Garage

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Today we are going to talk about tips for Garage Conversions. If you’ve ever wanted to create more space in your house, then the ideal solution to the problem could be as simple as converting your garage. It also means … Continue reading →

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