Video Testimonial from Paul Marconi

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

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?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Lorna S

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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Gardening Jobs for April

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Lorna S

Garden tips for AprilYes, I know, the weather hasn’t been very kind to us for the last week and many of our gardens will be, if not waterlogged, then exceedingly damp. The nights are still cold too. Now that Easter is over and the children are back to school, it feels as though the weather should be better. And yes, it will happen, we’ll get a good week and we’ll be chasing our tails then to catch up in the garden. If that sounds like you, here’s the gardening jobs you need to concentrate on during the month of April.

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Results and Video of our March Draw 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

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

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Considering An Attic Conversion? Read This First

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Lorna S

Considering an Attic Conversion-Here's 6 Things To Consider First1In our last post, we provided you with lots of inspiration for using that attic space as a useful room in your home, with some tips for making the most of its features – be they steeply slanted ceilings, chimney breasts, lots of natural light or narrow spaces. We also provided some ideas for different types of rooms – such as children’s bedrooms, guest bedrooms, studies, offices or playrooms. More and more people are extending their own homes rather than moving house as their family increases in size. Some are building extensions, others are converting garages and some are converting the attic.

In this post, we’re going to give you some tips on the do’s and don’ts of converting an attic.  See below:-

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Video Testimonial from Teresa Heaney

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Teresa Heaney, Ballycullen, Dublin 24. You can see the video feedback below:-

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7 Attic Conversion Ideas For Your Home

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Lorna S

7 Attic Conversion Ideas for your HomeWould you like another room in your home? Perhaps you’ve decided to work from home and need an office? Perhaps you need another bedroom for a growing family? If you have sufficient space in your attic, it could be just what you need for that extra room. Next week, I will explain how to work out if your attic is suitable for a conversion and what is involved in the remodel. Today’s post is about providing you with some ideas of gorgeous attic conversions to inspire you:-

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How To Decorate A Girl’s Bedroom From Tot To Teen

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Lorna S

From Tot to Teen
It’s easy enough to decorate a girl’s bedroom for a particular age but not so easy to decorate and furnish a bedroom in a style that lasts for a number of years, from when she is a baby or toddler until the early teen years. Years fly by quickly and it can feel that you only bought the bed / curtains / wallpaper  a couple of years ago when in reality it is six years and she is demanding something more appropriate to her age. Here are some tips to save you money and ensure that the furniture and soft furnishings last for many many years:-

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Results and Video of our February Draw 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our February 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 January was held on February 29th. The results are as follows:-

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10 Declutter and 10 Spring-Cleaning Tips

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lorna S

The evenings are getting longer, the sun is starting to shine with warmth and brightness and Spring is definitely on its way. We’ve all experienced times where we almost wish the sunshine would move on quickly from exposing the dust and greyness on our windows let alone knowing we need to freshen up the entire house so here’s some tips for getting that spring-cleaning under way and yes, for decluttering too.

It's Spring! 10 Declutter tips and 10 spring-cleaning tips

We probably don’t have as big of a spring-cleaning job as they did years ago as they emerged from the darkness of winter. I remember hearing of one lady who, on getting electric light in her house for the first time, promptly switched the light off again as it had exposed all the cobwebs hanging from the high ceiling! However, we do tend to collect more material objects and we definitely have more clothes so the need to declutter crops up again and again in most homes.

Here are the 10 declutter and 10 spring cleaning tips below:-

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