Conboy Electrical — call in and call out service for all your appliances

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

G.Conboy Electrical, New Rd, Galway, H91 WP30 - 091 526202, offers a call out service and repairs to appliances in your home.

KCL Roofing — a service clients can trust

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

It can be argued that the most vital part of any home is its roof. The roof protects everyone inside from wind, rain, hail, and snow as well as providing insulation to keep the house warm in winter and cool in the summer. So it is critical that our roofs are maintained to a high standard in order to ensure they are fully equipped to deal with any extreme weather conditions. When it comes to such an important job, we want a service that is reliable.

Temporary decorating tips for renters

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Renters looking to spruce up their space often face the challenge of doing so without damaging the property.

Rental agreements can differ from landlord to landlord, and some are more willing to agree to cosmetic changes than others. For those who want to make home improvements but are struggling because of limits within their tenancy agreement, there are plenty of ways to make temporary changes without damaging the property. Here are some ideas from UK storage expert LOVESPACE to make a rental feel like home.

EZ Living Furniture launches live in-store remote shopping

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

EZ Living Furniture has partnered with Go Instore, one of the world’s leading live video chat platforms, to bring you the ultimate remote shopping experience.

Making the most of your summer garden

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

When it comes to design, a garden is similar to an open-plan room: it is one space in which you will relax, entertain, eat and even cook.

How to organise your wardrobe

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

"I have nothing to wear" — something we all think to ourselves weekly. This is not due to our lack of clothes, but because of their chaotic arrangement we don’t know what we have in our wardrobe.

To prevent this, you should declutter, preferably at least twice a year, in spring/summer and autumn/winter.

Act now to prevent summer ant infestations

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Leading pest control provider Rentokil is warning people to be on the lookout for ants this summer as it recorded an 80 per cent increase in callouts in May, compared to the same period last year.

Renovating and interior design is making the best possible use of your available space

Thu, May 26, 2022

One of the main areas people wish to update and change in their home is storage. We never have enough, and what we do have isn’t designed to its full potential.

Transform your home with colour blocking

Thu, May 26, 2022

As we head into summer, many of us are embracing the change in seasons by changing our homes. With nature moving from darker, comforting tones, to brighter, more vibrant shades, this is a great time to invest in your interior surroundings and bring a little sunshine into your home.

For this, Colourtrend recommends colour blocking as an excellent way to elevate and transform your space. This simple painting technique will add depth and character and can be used to define a specific area within your home. For example, try using a statement shade such as Mussel or Juniper Whorl against a complementary neutral like Batch Loaf or Lowland; these work perfectly together to highlight features areas in your home. You can use this technique to draw attention to areas such as a dining space within the kitchen, or window bays in the living room. Colour blocking gives you the freedom to design your space exactly how you want to, choose every detail from the colour to the shape and size of the colour block to create a unique look in your home.

Light up your home with a splash of red

Thu, May 19, 2022

The story goes that in 1832, when JMW Turner found his painting Helvoetsluys exhibited side by side at The Royal Academy with John Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge, he was not prepared to be upstaged. To redress the balance between his watery-toned seascape and Constable’s richly coloured work, he strode into the gallery, added a red buoy to the centre of his painting, and walked out. Outraged, Constable is said to have remarked that Turner “has been here and fired a gun.”

Get Ireland Growing returns for sixth year to reinvigorate communities post lockdown

Thu, May 12, 2022

This year the Energia and GIY Get Ireland Growing initiative aims to sow the seed of community food growing by giving away 300 community growing starter kits across Ireland, worth a total of €42,500.

Design your dream home with Komandor

Thu, May 12, 2022

It is an exciting moment when you receive the plans and renders of your forever home. But you still have a journey ahead before you can finally turn the key and move in.

The most common mistake the team at Komandor see new build clients struggle with is budgeting their fitted furniture (kitchens and wardrobes). So they have provided some tips to help with this process.

Build your dream cabin with Beaver Log Cabins

Thu, May 12, 2022

Beaver Log Cabins offers an unrivalled range of Dutch and German quality log houses. The company specialises in building for commercial and residential purposes. You can browse on the website to see the range of log cabin houses, gazebos, garden rooms, and more.

How to paint the exterior of your newly built home

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

We get a lot of queries at Pat McDonnell Paints this time of year, as the weather improves, from customers wanting to paint the exterior of their newly built houses. Painting the exterior of your home not only transforms it but will also help to protect it from weather damage.

This is a really exciting time for any new home owner, but we recommend that you always leave freshly coated surfaces to dry out fully for about six months before sealing it with any kind of paint. Once the surface is dry, you have checked the weather forecast, and you have your colours picked, here are some simple steps to follow.

I have nothing to wear……

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Can't find anything to wear? It is usually not due to a lack of clothes, but because of the chaotic arrangement in our wardrobes.

Ivor's is a one-stop shop for garden machinery and more

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

With more than 45 years' experience, Ivor's family-run business is the longest established lawnmower, motorcycle, and outboard engine business in Galway.

‘Rethink the sink’ this Easter

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

This Easter, Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water is partnering with JP McMahon to ask the people of Galway to ‘rethink the sink’ and never pour fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) from the Easter roast down the sink. Instead, collect FOGs into a heatproof container (egg cartons, tins and jars are egg-cellent choices), allow them to cool, and empty into the bin.

Give your garden a new look with Colourfence

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Have you spent a lot of time in your garden recently? Is it in need of a facelift?

How to revive your decking

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Given our climate in Ireland, decking requires regular maintenance. We get a lot of queries at Pat McDonnell Paints this time of year about how to breathe new life into old decking. Once you have decided it is time to spruce up your deck, below are the steps that are involved.

Buy once and buy well - interiors pieces to invest in

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

In an ideal world, everything that fills your home would be something special - the sort of considered designs that you will keep forever. While that is not always possible, knowing where to focus your attention when you invest in your interior means that your favourite pieces will last through moves, changes in style, and hopefully be passed down and treasured again.

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