Converting your Garage: Eight Things You Need To Know

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Lorna S

Garage Conversion to Home OfficeThe family is expanding, the children want their own bedrooms, you’re working more from home now so you would like a home office, or you’ve decided you would like to extend the kitchen. Whatever the reason, if you have an existing garage attached to the house, it just might be the perfect house extension you need – without the hassle of converting the attic or extending out to the back of the house.

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How To Make A Gallery Wall In Your Home

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lorna S

7 tips for creating a gallery wall in your homeArt gallery walls are becoming more popular within homes but they aren’t necessarily that easy to get them ‘just right’. Here’s some tips for creating the perfect art gallery wall within your own home:-

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Results and Video of our September Draw 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our August Draw. 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 August was held on September 26th. The results are as follows:-

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Kitchen Table, Kitchen Island or a Breakfast Bar?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Lorna S

Kitchen Table, Kitchen Island or a Breakfast Bar

Whether you are planning a completely new kitchen or you would like to update your existing one, adding a kitchen island or a breakfast bar in a complimentary material to your kitchen cabinets can work well for lots of reasons. If your kitchen cupboards are oak, for example, you might like to opt for the kitchen island to be painted but with an oak worktop. The trends in kitchens now are to use a mix of materials such as wood and stainless steel or painted units with a wooden kitchen island.

Kitchens aren’t just for cooking and eating now, they are a multi-functional room. Kitchens are the hub of the home, providing a space to prepare food and cook it. The formal dining rooms are fast disappearing so most kitchens are now large enough to accommodate a large table which doubles as a space for eating and a space for socialising and where children can do their homework. A kitchen island or breakfast bar are used for food preparation and for informal suppers, breakfasts and they also make the perfect perch for one person to sit and chat while the other is cooking. More families are opting for a little ‘snug’ area in the kitchen too if there is room, a space to sit comfortably with a cup of coffee and chat or read a book. This might be a small two-seater sofa, two cosy armchairs or a window seat.

Suppose you are wondering what works best: a kitchen table, a kitchen island or a breakfast bar? Well, here’s the pros and cons of each:-

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How To Make Rooms Appear Taller

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Lorna S

How To Make Rooms Appear Taller

Rooms with low ceilings can make rooms (be they large or small) seem much smaller. The low ceiling limits the sense of space and can make the room feel darker too. Conversely, rooms with high ceilings, even if the floor space isn’t as large as you might think, create a wonderful sense of space. Indeed, many halls in new builds have a double height ceiling which really opens the sense of space.

Of course, low ceilings have their advantages, the room seems cosier and is certainly easier to heat. If you want to create a cosy atmosphere in a television room or a den, a low ceiling is perfect but what if you’d like to create more of a sense of space? How do you make that ceiling appear higher?

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Irish Blog Awards – Vote For Us!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

Tradesmen.ie - Vote for UsHi folks,
we’re delighted to have been shortlisted in the 2015 Irish Blog Awards. It is a great tribute to all of you, our users and subscribers who have supported us over the last 7 years and engaged with our blog and other social channels.

Tradesmen.ie was set up to give tradesmen an opportunity to grow their business and to give home and business owners a chance to get up to 4 quotes from rated tradesmen. Tradesmen.ie has helped to create and sustain jobs for tradesmen over the last 7 years with over 150,000 jobs posted on our website during this period.

Now I want to ask you for a favour, please vote for us and help us to continue to provide this worthwhile service!  Thanks so much for your support, we really appreciate it!

Best Marketing and Communications Blog – CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Best Educational & Science Blog – CLICK HERE TO VOTE

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8 Home Extension & Renovation Tips

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

Home Extension and Renovation Tips
Hi folks,
Extending or renovating your home will be among the most expensive costs you will have in your life. Proper planning and supervision of your project will help to ensure that the work is carried out to the highest standard and with the least amount of inconvenience. Here are some home extension & renovation tips to help you achieve these goals:-

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Results and Video of our August Draw 2015

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our August Draw. 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 July was held on August 28th. The results are as follows:-

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Interview with Tradesman James Owens – Video

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is an interview I did with James Owens at one of our workshops recently.  James is a qualified carpenter from Blanchardstown and has been getting a lot of positive feedback from users of Tradesmen.ie.  Sometimes the Internet can be a bit impersonal so it’s nice to be able to see one of the tradesmen in person on this video.  If you are a customer hopefully this interview will help you identify positive signals to look out for when hiring a professional tradesman.  If you are a tradesman, I hope this interview will give you a few tips and help you to see areas where you can improve your customer service and be more successful in the future.  You can see the interview below:-

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Construction Work Safety in the Home

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Oliver Dempsey

Construction Safety in the home
Hi folks,
in this article I want to talk about construction work safety and the responsibilities for homeowners in making sure that construction work is carried out safely in the home.  These responsibilities are covered under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.  I would also encourage tradesmen to read this article and to check out the checklist at the bottom of this article and in the HSA Guide.  If you are a tradesman, try to ensure that you can answer ‘yes’ to the relevant questions in the checklist and that you carry a file with relevant certs and policies to support your claims.

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