Rebecca Ferris

1 month ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen |Rebecca Ferris

This bathroom renovation project in Co Laois started off as any other, with cost headaches and a scramble to find the perfect finish. In this article we cover:The budget and how much was spent so farStyle inspiration and how hard it is to replicateDIY vs expertTile choicesThe importance of shopping around with cost comparisonsWhen we first did up our house 10 years ago, we put in a brand new bathroom downstairs. Complete with wall hung toilet and panelling.

May 24, 2024 | selfbuild.ie | Rebecca Ferris

Your utility room is a versatile space with boundless potential, awaiting transformation into a hub of functionality and style. Rebecca Ferris looks at how to make sure yours is a haven of practical luxury. Your utility room should be functional, stylish, comfortable and practical. Here we have all the inspiration you need to design one from scratch or upgrade the pokey one you already have. Utility rooms offer a treasure trove of storage opportunities.

May 15, 2024 | selfbuild.ie | Rebecca Ferris

A heat pump generates heating or cooling in a home. A heat pump is often combined with underfloor heating to distribute the heat. It can also be combined with radiators. Heat pumps are replacing boilers, as they rely on electricity instead of fossil fuels, to heat homes in Munster. Heat pumps use one unit of electricity to produce on average four units of heating or cooling. Heat pumps use a refrigerant to achieve this high efficiency, and work much like a fridge in reverse.

Oct 1, 2023 | spcare.bmj.com | Rebecca Ferris |Andrew Wilson |Najib M. Rahman |Chloe Twose

AbstractIntroduction Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) commonly occur in patients with advanced cancer. Drainage of fluid is used to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Objective To improve our understanding of how therapeutic aspiration affects symptoms and activities in patients with MPE.