Easy peasy at Red Barn

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Summer is fast approaching, and we are getting ready to freshen up the house and the garden. New paints have arrived at Red Barn, with a selection from the Little Greene Paint Company that are washable and wipeable, ideally suited to kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways, and a quick wipe of a damp cloth can remove any dirt. It also has the bonus of being low in solvents and environmentally friendly.

Make a positive change to your life for 2011

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

We can all get discouraged when our New Year resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, or improve our lifestyle fall by the wayside, but maybe a change of approach is the key to finally reaching that goal.

Easy ways to spruce up your home

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

You don’t have to do an entire overhaul of your home and garden to get it to feel fresh again. By making a few simple changes to your home and garden you can make it feel like new again, and even add value to your home.

Need some Therapie after the festive season?

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Mince pies, brandy butter, chocolates, and mulled wine… Christmas is a time of excess so let’s make New Year a time of redress. This year why not make a resolution to be healthier and happier all year round and start the year as you mean to continue with a host of detox offerings from Therapie Clinic, all available at affordable prices.

Acupuncture for pain relief now available at Athenry Holistic Health

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Athenry Holistic Health is now offering acupuncture and InterX therapy as part of a unique combination for the treatment of all kinds of musculoskeletal pain, ranging from back pain to sport injuries.

New year’s resolutions for your home

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Here are some ideas to get 2011 off to a good start on the home front.

Your health is your wealth in 2011

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

We all treated ourselves to deserved excess during the festive period, but the dawn of a new year offers everybody the chance to make amends and plan for a better lifestyle in 2011.

Energy saving tips from B&Q

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

Why not make it your New Year’s resolution for 2011 to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of your home, a move which brings financial as well as ecological benefits.

Massive reductions at B&Q New Year sale

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

Shoppers will see up to 60 per cent off all kitchen doors and drawer fronts, up to 60 per cent off all Cooke & Lewis bathrooms suites and shower enclosures, and up to 60 per cent off all Cooke & Lewis modular bedroom doors and drawer fronts in the B&Q New Year sale. Also until January 10 customers will receive an additional 15 per cent off if they spend €100 or more — excluding delivery charges — in one transaction in any of these departments.

La Maison Chic celebrates twenty five years of Marian’s boutique with a new design

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Celebrating 25 years in Galway city, Marian’s is saying thank you and inviting customers to call into the newly refurbished store to collect a free gift.

Christmas survival guide

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Family pressures at Christmas
It can be easy at Christmas to get caught up in this maelstrom of emotions and begin to expect that because it is Christmas all tensions and family disagreements should be forgotten. While Christmas is often a time of forgiveness and coming together, the pressures on families to have a wonderful time, free of stresses and full of fun, can be too much.

It can be easy at Christmas to get caught up in this maelstrom of emotions and begin to expect that because it is Christmas all tensions and family disagreements should be forgotten. While Christmas is often a time of forgiveness and coming together, the pressures on families to have a wonderful time, free of stresses and full of fun, can be too much.

How to get the best from your wines

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Over the last few years we have seen a massive growth in the supply of wines from all over the world, some good, some not so good. We have seen changes like screw caps, initially scorned by all, now accepted in homes and restaurants all around the world. One curious fact about screw caps is that they have been accepted more readily by women, while men still hanker after the traditional corkscrew. Personally, I have only had one bad wine from a screw cap, but several from bottles with corks.

Get your water woes sorted with Grant Water

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Water hardness, protection of household appliances, rainwater harvesting, or simply having a drink of nice tasting water, these are just some of the main concerns for Galway households and businesses, but Grant Water has the high quality and professional services which will have your water flowing in tip top shape.

The finest floors and doors from Timeless Floors

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Timeless Floors specialises in supplying and fitting wooden floors and doors. The company also provides a dust free sanding and restoration service.

Budget conscious decorating

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Do you ever flip through home design magazines and catalogues and dog-ear pages with the looks you like? Do you wish you could achieve that look in your own home without breaking the bank? If you are looking to redecorate your home without spending a fortune, here are some smart tips on how to get the look you want for less.

Winter in the garden

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

We may be in the depths of winter but there is still plenty for avid gardeners to do.

December is an ideal time to repot houseplants, which do not have to deal with the Arctic conditions outdoors. Speaking of outdoors, don’t forget your garden is not just for plants. Leave some food out for the birds, whose visits will bring some cheer to the garden during the dark winter months. Aim to provide a mixture of suet, insects, and seeds in order to feed as wide a number of species as possible. Peanuts and mealworms are always a treat.

Trend: home design from Armani to Versace

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Fashion designers have always been involved in home design and interiors, but from the multiplication of Armani hotels in Dubai to Versace residences in Miami, this trend has quickly developed in the past few years.

Ireland’s largest antiques and art fair to take place this weekend

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Ireland’s largest antique fair will take place in Limerick this weekend.

Energy efficiency in historic houses

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

The Irish Georgian Society (www.igs.ie) and conservation officers from Galway and Clare county councils are partnering to deliver a seminar on energy efficiency in historic houses. This half-day seminar will be held from 1pm today (Thursday) at the Loughnane and Quinn Memorial Hall, Labane, on the Galway to Gort road.

The seminar will offer practical, appropriate, and easy to understand advice on how to thermally upgrade historic buildings and reduce energy costs while ensuring that no damage occurs to their historic fabric and character.

You do not need to go for broke on DIY this Budget

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The Budget may see us all that little more strapped, however with trends seeing people enjoying their homes, appreciating what they have, and staying in that little bit more, many will be looking to home improvements. The mood has to be optimistic and where better to start than on your own doorstep by enhancing your lifestyle by making the most of what you have. You do not have to go for broke to make small home improvements, so I have outlined my interiors tips on a budget to lift your home for 2011.

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