Wallpaper has never gone out of fashion but many people are nervous about using wallpaper in their homes due to seeing it as rather intimidating in trying to decide on a design; as almost permanent, as difficult to put up and time-consuming to remove. However, wallpaper injects personal taste, warmth, style, interest and vitality into a room.
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here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Joan Ryan. Joan posted a job on Tradesmen.ie and was very happy with the result. You can see the video feedback below:-
The summer months are the perfect time to paint your exterior windows and doors. Long evenings, warm temperatures and plenty of daylight mean that conditions are perfect for the paint drying well before you apply a second coat the following day.
But before you start wondering if the windows need primer as well as undercoat or who can you get to paint the windows, you need to decide on a colour. If you’re building a new home, you don’t have to opt for the traditional white double glazed windows. Many are opting for black now but there are lots of other colours too.
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Are you heading away on holidays soon? Do you ever find yourself comparing the bedrooms, but more specifically the beds, when looking at accommodation and trying to decide where to stay? I found myself being swayed by old brass beds, canopy beds, four poster beds, any headboards that bestowed character. But why not have a special bed in our own bedrooms at home? Here are various styles of beds which will turn your bedroom into something really special.
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here are the results and video of our June Draw 2019. Each month we have a draw for everyone who hires a tradesman and provides feedback. So not only do you get up to 4 quotes from Rated Tradesmen but you also are in with a chance to win a cash prize as well!
The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of May was held on June 28th. The results are as follows:-
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here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Terri Claffey. Terri posted a job on Tradesmen.ie and was very happy with the result. You can see the video feedback below:-
Are you planning a new build, an extension or a renovation? If space is slightly tight, sliding doors may be the answer as the space needed for the door arc isn’t required. The sliding doors slide along a track so they either sit against the wall or can even be inserted within the wall space for a more seamless look.
Here are seven different types of sliding doors, complete with ideas for seven different uses of sliding doors within your home.
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here are the results and video of our May Draw 2019. Each month we have a draw for everyone who hires a tradesman and provides feedback. So not only do you get up to 4 quotes from Rated Tradesmen but you also are in with a chance to win a cash prize as well!
The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of April was held on May 30th. The results are as follows:-
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Dining rooms are becoming a rarity now in many houses. Kitchens have become bigger, often containing a kitchen island (for food preparation and informal meals), and a large kitchen table. Some have space for a couple of armchairs which creates a relaxing atmosphere as well as a nice place to sit with a cuppa.
The seating at the kitchen table needs to be practical, hard wearing, attractive, and indeed, it can often make a statement within the room too. If you’re looking for versatile seating with a difference, do read on.
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As the weather gets warmer and the evenings are brighter, you may be planning on spending more time in the garden – and wishing you had an inviting space to sit and relax in the open air. Maybe you need more space, an additional room but can’t afford a conservatory? Perhaps you want to create a statement area in the garden or need a canopy for the hot tub. The answer just might be a pergola, the perfect extra (open-air) room in the garden.
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