7 Ways To Bring Summer Into Your Home

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

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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

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

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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Video Testimonial from Ricky Brennan

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Ricky Brennan, Santry, Dublin 9. You can see the video feedback below:-

 

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9 Tips for Creating A Welcoming Spare Bedroom

How to Create a Welcoming Spare Bedroom

Summer holidays are coming so whether you have guests arriving or you are thinking of making some extra income by renting out your spare room for Airbnb guests, is your spare bedroom really ready for guests? Making them feel special and comfortable while staying in your spare bedroom isn’t just a case of decorating it beautifully. It can require a few finishing touches too. What do you think of this list?

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Results and Video of our April Draw 2016

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our April 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 March was held on April 30th. The results are as follows:-

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Dining Room Decorating: Blue or Red?

Dining_Room_Decorating_-_Blue_or_Red_Do you have a room that needs a makeover or even a fresh coat of paint? Whether the walls are grubby from children’s fingers or you need a change, redecorating a room can really make you feel happier every time you walk into it. It’s not always easy to choose a new colour for the walls or a new scheme though – particularly if you’ve decided 2016 is the year you’re going to be a little bit braver with your decorating. Continue reading

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Video Testimonial from Paul Marconi

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Paul Marconi, Saltmills
Wexford. You can see the video feedback below:-

 

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The “Good Sitting Room” – Is It Disappearing?

The Sitting RoomIs it Disappearing From Our Homes-When planning the building of your home or an extension, it’s a good idea to consider how your family and your living habits will change over the coming decades. Many new parents find themselves wishing they had included a playroom in their house plans, others wish for a bigger sitting room when the children get older.

The “good sitting room” has been called many different terms over the years. Nowadays, if there are two reception rooms in a home, one is usually called the “living room” to signify its more informal nature and it may even double as a playroom for the children, the other is called the “sitting room” to demonstrate it is more formal with more expensive furniture. It is often where visitors are entertained.

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