Planning permission is complicated. Many home owners can find it tricky. So we've compiled a multi-part guide to planning permission in Ireland. Everything you need to know about planning permission in a short handy guide......This is part 1. Enjoy :-)

We're profiling Paul Waters from Water Electric this month. Paul is an electrician from Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow who qualified in 2003. He works in Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare. Many of Paul’s clients found him through Onlinetradesmen.ie and it’s clear from his Ratings that his company is known for reliability and high standards of work.

Smart Homes. We've been hearing about Smart homes for ages. But 2018 could see the Smart Home revolution becoming real in Ireland. See our Smart Home trends 

We love hearing our Members' success stories and enjoyed chatting to Delmar Magee about his approach to business. Delmar's 'can do' attitude has clearly sustained his flooring business through the ups and downs of being a tradesman.

After a few days of snow, you think you can relax - the big thaw is setting in. However, melting snow can cause its own issues in the home - with burst pipes, leaking roofs, flooding and structural damage all causing real danger. Here is how to minimise and prevent the damage to your home from a big thaw.

Winter is coming...and apparently this one is for real! With forecasters predicting that the 'Beast From the East' will deliver the most significant snowfall in Ireland since 2010, many home will experience freezing pipes and expensive damage to their homes. But this entirely preventable..

There's been a surge in the number of skips popping up outside Irish home in the last 2 years. But what work are your neighbors actually getting done? Read on and We'll show you just some of the house extension types trending across Ireland

Your kitchen is most likely the focal point of your family life, so its Ok that you're a little bored with it now! In this post we explore some simple and cost effective ways to breath new life into your kitchen - without breaking the bank. Enjoy!

We're delighted to profile one of our active tradesmen members, Luke Doyle from Olympian Landscaping, Sandyford in Dublin. Luke gives us some insight on his business, his outlook and how he delivers for his customers. What comes across most is how much he loves his job. Even in the rain!

Angus, Barbara, Conor, Doris - Not popular baby names, but the most recent storm names in Ireland and the Uk in 2017. And with Storm Euan, Storm Fleur and Storm Gabriel next on the list, homeowners need to make sure that their homes are protected against storm damage. Here's a few ways to prevent expensive damage in your home.