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Building An Extension In Ireland

They say space is the final frontier. Well, it is for many Irish homeowners anyway. For many of us, the solution lies in extending what we have. So, See full article>>

Attic Conversions

If you'd like some additional space, attic conversions are a great option. The beauty of attic conversions is that you are converting "dead space" without See full article>>

10 Great Interior Design Tips

Decorating a room or home is a scary business! It means big decisions about floors, window coverings, sofas. All expensive items that represent a major See full article>>

Sell Your House For More

Decorating your house to sell is a completely different proposition from interior design for living. We've asked the interior designers from pickapro.ie, See full article>>

Choosing An Interior Designer

Interior designers Karen Tennant and Mary Taylor talk to us about interior design. How to choose an interior designer? What are the benefits? How much See full article>>

Smart Tiling Tips

If you're thinking about tiles for a new house or simply giving the old tiles in your house the occasional evil eye, then you're at the right place. We've See full article>>

How To Choose A Tiler

We've asked Dublin tiler Fran Ronan to give us the benefit of his tiling experience. First of all - choosing a tiler. What are the most important questions See full article>>

Attic Insulation in Ireland

Attic Insulation in Ireland - what's the cost of insulating your attic? What grants are available? What savings can you expect? Does my attic need insulating? This See full article>>

Sustainable Designs Reduces Running Costs

How can you use sustainable design in your home to reduce energy costs Architect, Simon Hoe RIBA explains how. See full article>>

How To Choose An Architect

Dublin architect Simon Hoe talk about working with an architect. How to choose an architect? How much will it cost and when are the fees paid? What See full article>>

Low Energy Extension Design

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9 Happy Ways To Cut Electricity Bills

This week, we're continuing on the theme of how to cut your household bills, with the focus on electricity bills. More specifically, on ways to cut your See full article>>

Made To Measure Curtains

Few home decorating decisions can cause as much soul searching as curtains and blinds! It's a long term investment which can make or break your room. We See full article>>

Windows - How To Choose

It's hard to think of any other single aspect of your house that has to work harder than your windows. Windows provide security, insulation, light, ventilation, See full article>>

Home Security Tips

Would you like to get a text message on your phone if someone has entered your house? Or even be able to see who it is before you call the guards? Find See full article>>

Carpentry Services

It's not uncommon for a homeowner to call us at pickapro and ask what type of tradesperson would do this or that type of home improvement. Often times See full article>>

Damp Proofing Advice

Is that damp or just a stain? Will the house fall down? Or is it safe to ignore it? Damp and damp related problems strike fear into the heart of most homeowners. See full article>>

Condensation Solutions For Your House

Condensation in a house introduces a host of unpleasant problems - steamy windows, ceiling mould, wet spots and mildew. Not really the accessories See full article>>

Carpet Cleaning Tips

It's a hard life for carpets! We literally walk all over them. So naturally, they will need a little tender loving care now and then. The good news is See full article>>

Carpet Cleaning and Stain Removal

A glass of red wine, a cup of coffee, oil, paint and blood - the threats to your nice cream carpet are endless. No matter how careful we are, accidents See full article>>

Soundproofing Your Home

With more and more Irish people living in high density apartments and houses, many of us are be feeling the pain of thin party walls. The long term See full article>>

Roof Maintenance

One of the most common, costly and often times ignored household maintenance projects is the roof over your head. Unless you've had water dripping on your See full article>>

Condensing Boilers Cut The Cost!

Replacing a 15 year boiler with a new high efficiency condensing boiler could represent a fuel saving of more than 25%. So if you annual oil fills typically See full article>>

Plumbers Tips For Energy Efficiency

There's a lot of us living with the joys and challenges of old fashioned plumbing. It's probably functional but it certainly isn't efficient. With fuel See full article>>

Timber Flooring Essentials

A wooden floor must be one of the best home improvements any home owner can make. Yes, it adds immensely to the value of the house, but that's not the See full article>>

Building A Sunroom Or Conservatory

We don't get too many sunny days in Ireland, so it goes without saying that you don't want to miss the sun when it does shine. We have asked our experts See full article>>

Choosing The Right Contractor

Choosing the right contractor is the most important factor in determining the success or failure of your home or garden improvement project. At Pickapro.ie See full article>>

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