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Mortgage

Safeguarding Your Home and Loved Ones: A Comprehensive Guide to Mortgage Protection in Ireland

Acquiring a home is a monumental milestone, often accompanied by a substantial financial commitment. In…
Building

Sustainable Irish Homes: Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency

Retrofitting houses for energy efficiency has become a major topic of discussion in Ireland in…
Building

Renovating an Old Stone House for Holiday Rental

Renovating an old stone house for holiday rental can be a fulfilling and exciting project,…
Building

How to Renovate a Stone House in Ireland

Renovating a stone house in Ireland can be an exciting but daunting task. The allure…
Heating

Are Stone Houses Cold During the Winter? Answered

Have you ever stayed in an unheated stone house during winter? If yes, then the…
Heating

Rockwool, Earthwool or Fibreglass? Best Attic Insulation

Here in Ireland where temperatures are on the low side and warm homes are essential…
Insulation

The Differences Between Warm Roof and Cold Roof

Warm or cold? You may hear the terms "warm roof" and "cold roof" in conversations…
Hemp

7 Reasons Why Hemp Is a Good Insulator for Your Home

Hemp insulation is made out of hemp wool which is, basically, the strong fibres of…
Environmental

Restoring an Old Stone House with Eco-Friendly Materials

Restoring an old stone house can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be…
Insulation

Is Rockwool insulation breathable?

Rockwool insulation, also known as mineral wool insulation, is a popular option for insulating buildings.…
Insulation

What is Lime Hemp Plaster? Everything you need to know

If you need a plaster for your stone or brick home, Hemp Lime Plaster may…
Hemp

How to install your hemp insulation: A step by step guide

As people become more aware of the environmental impact of traditional insulation materials, many are…
Lime

Lime Plaster: All Advantages and Disadvantages

Are you debating whether or not you should give lime plaster a go? The truth…
Insulation

The Ultimate Guide to Sheep Wool Insulation

Many people dream of building their own home but fear the cost and time it…
Roof

Can You Paint an Asbestos Roof? A Step by Step Guide

I get it, looking up at your roof scratching your head thinking is this asbestos…
Heating

The Best Way to Heat Your Stone House

When you buy an old stone house, there are a lot of decisions to make.…
Insulation

How Often Should You Replace Your House Insulation, The Answer Might Be – Now!

To answer the question, you should know the type of insulation, its lifespan, and whether…
Insulation

How Do You Insulate an Old Stone or Brick House?

A QUESTION I had when we first purchased our stone house was how the hell…
House

10 Hidden Costs You Need To Know About When Purchasing or Building a House in Ireland

Whether you are buying a house, buying to renovate or building a house there are…
Lime

Can You Tile onto a Lime Plastered Wall? Answered

In a nutshell, yes, you can tile onto a lime plastered wall. Before tiling, make…
Lime

Which Lime Plaster Should I Use for Pointing? A complete guide

Our stone house requires a lot of pointing. But there are quite a few types…
Insulation

11 Types of Breathable Wall Insulation for a Stone House

If you are like us then you have been searching the internet far and wide…