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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Tips For Decorating The Downstairs Loo

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Decorating Tips for the Smallest Room in the HouseHave you really looked at the smallest room in your house lately?  Could it do with a little more love and tender loving care? Often forgotten about once it has been painted and the toilet roll holder has been installed, it’s fairly easy to really impress your visitors by spending some time planning the decor for your downstairs loo.

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Video Testimonial from Joanne Banks

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Joanne Banks, Co. Kildare. You can see the video feedback below:-

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7 Kitchen Design Trends for 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Lorna S

7 Kitchen Design Trends in 2016

The kitchen is now, arguably, the most important room in the house. It’s multi-functional (used for cooking, eating and entertaining) and is often the hub of the home. Are you planning on a new kitchen for 2016 or perhaps some alterations? If you are, you’d probably like to know about the recent kitchen design trends, particularly those which will be around for a while. Do read on:

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Results and Video of our January Draw 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

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

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How To Add An Extra Room To Your House

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lorna S

 

Extra Room Ideas for your home

Do you need more space but you don’t want to move house?

Whether it’s a spare bedroom for guests, a bedroom each for the children, an additional bathroom located downstairs or a home office, many people find that they need an additional room on their home yet don’t necessarily to move home. Reasons for that can include liking the area and community, not wanting to change schools and the cost of moving home.

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Gardening Job Tips for January and February

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lorna S

Garden-Tips-For-January and FebruaryNow that the sun is shining and yes, the weather is quite mild at the moment, you may be thinking of getting out into the garden to ready it for the spring. The main problem in most gardens at the moment is that the ground is sodden but the grass is growing well with the mild conditions so they look untidy. Some of the jobs will require a greenhouse or propagator but for others, it’s a case of wrapping up warm to give your garden a kickstart for the year.

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