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.

Hiring the right builder for your renovation, extension or new home build can be tricky. So the OnlineTradesmen.ie team have pulled together some advice on how to, ahem, Nail it.

We’re constantly hearing about trends – be it in fashion, coffee, social media or even food. Home improvement is no different. There is a constant flux around color schemes, home furnishings, home automation and design. Here we explore the latest Home Improvement trends that have a chance of becoming widespread in home across Ireland in 2017.

We all want to live in that dream home - but for most we'll just have to make do with what we have :-( Fret not however, We've pulled together some simple and affordable home improvement tips that will turn your average 3-bed semi into, well, something altogether nicer!

Your home is your castle - until a b****y burglar walks straight through your unlocked back door! With burglaries on the rise, and new home security technology everywhere, we're still amazed how many basic home security mistakes are being made.