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Attic conversions advice - installing an attic ladder

Monday, August 16, 2010 By Onlinetradesmen | 8 Views | 0 Comments | | Attic Conversions

Q. I have a growing family and we are quickly running out of storage space in the house. We have an attic but, up until now, it’s been largely ignored. I am now planning to use it for storage and will need to provide ready access to it by installing an attic ladder. I have identified a basic aluminium foldaway model but would like to know any considerations in installing it before I purchase. Can you please help?

Appliance Repairs - To Replace or Repair ?

Thursday, March 04, 2010 By Onlinetradesmen | 90 Views | 0 Comments | | Appliance Repairs

We've all had one! A washing machine, dryer, dishwasher or oven - an appliance that needs constant repairs! In an era where nothing is built to last surely there fix beyond replacing our appliances ? On the face of it there are a few options reparding appliance repairs:

DIY tiling: Advice for Tiling a Concrete Floor

Friday, February 22, 2008 By newsite | 848 Views | 0 Comments | | Tiling

I have recently moved into a new house in need of major refurbishment. While I am getting contractors to assist with the bulk of the work I am planning to tile upstairs bathroom floor surface myself. I have a small bit of experience in tiling, having helped out a family member with his house in the past. The bathroom floor is concrete. Do you have any advice on what to look out for or tips to make it easier?

Planning Permission - Extension

Thursday, February 21, 2008 By newsite | 2 Views | 0 Comments | | Building - Extension

We are planning to extend our existing home with a kitchen in the back garden. Do you know if we will require planning permission and, if so, the best way to go about it?

Creating a study area for students

Sunday, November 11, 2007 By newsite | 677 Views | 0 Comments | | Interior Design

I have 2 children preparing to go back to secondary school to do the junior cert and leaving cert respectively, and one starting in university this year. I’d like to organise their rooms to provide a study area for each as well as some shelving to add some organisation for their books etc. My budget is fairly tight – do you have any suggestions?

Installing A Cat Flap

Monday, October 22, 2007 By newsite | 767 Views | 0 Comments | | Miscellaneous

I have recently ‘inherited’ a cat and would like to install a cat flap for it in our wooden front door. Can you tell me how to go about it and point out any general considerations before I start?

Self Build - Explaining the term 'Self Build' and the path to take to ensure a successful result

Saturday, October 13, 2007 By Onlinetradesmen | 1922 Views | 0 Comments | | Building - New Home, Building - Self Build

The area of 'Self Building' has grown wings in recent years with many propsective homeowners opting to manage their own projects - Grand designs or folly? Let's have a look at what self building entails.

Thursday, October 18, 2007 Settlement Cracks / Drying Out Cracks - What they are, where they come from and how to tackle them By newsite @ 9:26 AM :: 1845 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Building - New Home, Building - Self Build I moved into to a new house over 2 years ago and have noticed a large number of major cracks appearing in the plaster around the ceiling, corners and door frames. They have grown steadily and are at the stage where I am getting seriously worried about them. The developer has indicated that they are just ‘shrinkage cracks’ with no structural implication and has shrugged off any responsibility in this regard. Could you please let me know your thoughts on them and how they may be fixed? Read More..

Thursday, October 18, 2007 Carbon Monoxide Posioning - Recognising the signs in your home and how to address them By newsite @ 8:44 AM :: 714 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Property Doctor Last year we installed a new gas fire in our house. Although it worked well both my husband and I felt drowsy after a few minutes in the room with it on. There was no major gas smell in the room but I am worried that it may have been emitting carbon monoxide. I’d like to have it sorted before I need to turn it on this winter – can you please help? Read More..

Thursday, October 18, 2007 Garden Ponds - Planning, Installing & Maintaining Your Garden Pond By newsite @ 7:52 AM :: 1068 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Landscaping We are looking at the possibility of installing a garden pond in our back garden. Can you please tell us how to go about it? Read More..