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Award-winning inspiration

6 days ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

Behind the glitz and glamour of architecture awards are beautiful homes. Take a peek. The 2017 RIAI (Royal Institute of theÂ Â Architects of Ireland) awards have introduced a total of five regional best house categories. MunsterBoyd Cody Architects won the Munster House of the Year with the renovation of an old farm settlement at Teeroneer, Co Clare. The ruins consisted of a free-standing gable, a low retaining wall and a derelict barn.
Award winners 2019

6 days ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

These past two months saw no less than five architectural awards bestow their honours on Irish self-builds: the RIAI Awards, the Federation of Master Builders NI Awards, the RSUA Awards, the Isover Awards and the Irish Construction Awards. The RIAI Awardsâ Living Category recognised both new builds and renovations on 7th June 2019.
DIY painting guide

3 weeks ago | selfbuild.ie | Brian Cahill

A beginner’s guide to painting your own home from scratch. In this article we cover:How much paint do you need for a room? Should you use a brush or a roller with emulsion? Which to do first: hall, stair, landingWhat is cutting in and tips to achieve a perfect finishLink to full DIY painting guideImpossible to answer accurately since every situation is different.
Homeowner Grants in County Cork - Selfbuild

3 weeks ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

About us SelfBuild Ireland specialises in helping people either selfbuild or improve their home via our exhibitions, magazines and online resources. Selfbuild is designed to cut through the noise and deliver what matters, whether that be innovative new ideas, services, new products, projects or the basics in building a dream home. Let Selfbuild be your guide. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about self-building and how Selfbuild Ireland can help you on your journey.
Major renovation for Co Wicklow home

1 month ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

This major renovation project in Co Wicklow by architectural designer Mark Davies shows what can be done with a clear vision, and perseverance.
Scheduling tools

2 months ago | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

A round up of scheduling tools self-builders have used on their projects, with linkbacks to their full new build and renovation project profiles as featured in Selfbuild magazine.
Bathroom renovation in Co Laois

2 months 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.
Window Cost Calculator

Dec 5, 2024 | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

About us SelfBuild Ireland specialises in helping people either selfbuild or improve their home via our exhibitions, magazines and online resources. Selfbuild is designed to cut through the noise and deliver what matters, whether that be innovative new ideas, services, new products, projects or the basics in building a dream home. Let Selfbuild be your guide. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about self-building and how Selfbuild Ireland can help you on your journey.
VAT in NI - Selfbuild

Dec 4, 2024 | selfbuild.ie | Astrid Madsen

What VAT discounts can I get when renovating in NI? In this article we cover:Main VAT exemptions for NI renovationsVAT exemptions for new builds in NII’m considering a renovation in NI but hear I won’t have to pay VAT if I build new instead; how do the two options compare from a VAT point of view. Astrid says: New builds in NI are indeed exempt from paying VAT, but only on building materials, for what the HM Revenue & Customs refers to as ‘DIY House Builder’.
Co Galway garden design with patio

Nov 12, 2024 | selfbuild.ie | Anne Byrne

This garden design in Co Galway integrates a sheltered patio area complemented by clever planting combinations and a mix of textures.