Video Testimonial from Mick Doherty

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Mick Doherty, Laytown, Co. Meath. You can see the video feedback below:-

 

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Window Dressing Tips – Which Curtain Heading?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Lorna S

Which Curtain Heading Works Best-

Windows can be considered to be the eyes of a house, the style of windows have to suit the house on the exterior and yes, they can dictate the interior design of the rooms too. The style of curtains you choose, as well as the fabric, can make or break the look of a room, particularly if the windows are large. Here are some tips on what curtain headings look well in different rooms. Continue reading →

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Results and Video of our June Draw 2016

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our June Draw 2016. 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 30th. The results are as follows:-

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Tips for Decorating Teenage Boys Bedrooms

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Lorna S

Tips for Decorating Teenage Boys BedroomsA teenage bedroom has to fulfil a lot of functions. It needs to provide a restful night’s sleep, it needs to look ‘cool’ for when friends call around, it should offer good storage and it will probably need to be a purposeful space for studying.

There’s a lot at stake in decorating boys bedrooms when they are tweens or teenagers. Your son might not have many ideas himself but won’t waste time letting you know that he doesn’t like your idea of decor for teenagers so how do you get it right?

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Video Testimonial from Mark Gallagher

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Mark Gallagher, Saggart, Co. Dublin. You can see the video feedback below:-

 

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Fabrics for your Kitchen

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lorna S

Last week we focused on ways to bring summer into your home and I mentioned fabrics. This week I’m going to look at different fabrics for the kitchen. Be it fabric for roman blinds, curtains, cushions or chair seats, fabric warms the room as well as absorbing sound therefore making the kitchen a much more welcoming space to be.

Retro Kitchen Fabric

Fabrics designs containing utensils and crockery have a retro appeal now too and are making a comeback.

Kitchen fabric

This fabric with utensils from the 1960s (or maybe even before that) would give a kitchen plenty of charisma if made into chair cushions.

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7 Ways To Bring Summer Into Your Home

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lorna S

7 Different ways to bring summer into your home

Well it’s always hard to predict the weather in Ireland.  We don’t have extremes which is a good thing.  And when the weather is nice it’s absolutely fantastic but sometimes it rains just when we were planning a picnic or outdoor activity. This is Ireland after all and rain is never far away.

While we can enjoy al fresco dining when the weather is fine, what about when the weather breaks? How can we “summerise” our homes so we still feel in a good mood and summery even though there’s an “April shower” happening outside?

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Results and Video of our May Draw 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

tradesmen.ie monthly draw

Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our May Draw 2016. 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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How To Create Impressive First Impressions

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Lorna S

How To Create A Hall With Wow FactorDo you ever open your front door and sigh because you’d love your hallway to have some wow? Is it starting to look a bit tired? Does it need redecorating and you would like it to impress visitors as they step into your house? First impressions count and once someone is greeted by a tidy, well-decorated hallway with a statement piece to take their breath away, their impressions last as they move into more rooms.

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Guest Bedroom Inspiration Ideas

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Lorna S

Guest Bedroom Decorating& Furnishing Tips

The summer holidays are coming and that may mean you’ll have visitors coming to stay. If you’re thinking of redecorating your spare bedroom, here’s some inspiration to help you decide on your scheme.

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