Home and Garden Advice From The Experts

For Building and Interiors...

Building An Extension In Ireland

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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>>

9 Happy Ways To Cut Electricity Bills

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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>>

For Garden and Exteriors...

Make Your Garden Feature

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It's been a wonderful, warm Summer so far - and long may it last. I've really enjoyed sitting in the garden and even adding a few bedding plants here and See full article>>

Preparing Your Garden For Winter

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Some people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the fallen leafs have been raked up, it's time to put away the gardening tools and See full article>>

Great Gardens For Children and Adults

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Do houses actually shrink over the Winter or does it just feel that way? There is of course a fantastic relief valve, more commonly known as the garden See full article>>

Garden Design Ideas

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With the garden being the top priority for 2007 according to our survey, we talked to landscaper Dermot Strong about tips for homeowners planning to improve See full article>>

Awake To Bird Song In Your Garden

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Most of us don't know our blue tits from our chaffinches, but we still stop to watch the antics of our local friendly wildlife. They add colour and endless See full article>>

How To Choose A Landscaper

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Dublin landscapers give us the benefit of their landscaping experience. How to choose a landscaper? Is there a best time of year to hire a landscaping See full article>>

How To Choose A Garden Designer

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We've asked garden designer, Sean Keighran from Creative Garden Design to talk to us about garden design. First of all, why is a design useful? Next - See full article>>

Garden Maintenance Tips

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We've asked pickapro gardeners to talk to us about garden maintenance. First of all - how to choose a gardener. What are the right questions to ask? Next, See full article>>

Perk Up Your Garden For Spring

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It's official - Spring is here. How do I know? I've just driven past my local DIY store and seen racks of tempting boxes packed with bright little Spring See full article>>

Paving For Driveways, Paths, Patios and Carparks

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As every estate agent will tell you, your front driveway sets the tone to your house. It might also dictate whether you can park comfortably outside your See full article>>

Tree Stump, Shrub Removal

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Nearly every garden has one of these unwanted tenants - a tree or shrub which was planted years ago and now either looks woody or blocks all the light. The See full article>>

Decks For Irish Gardens

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There's something intrinsically enjoyable about sitting on a wooden deck. It's back to nature - like a tree house for adults! www.pickapro.ie, the website See full article>>

Building Garden Walls

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We've asked Dublin landscaper Ross Farrell to give some tips about building or improving a garden wall. First of all - budget. We ask what a homeowner See full article>>

Garden Lighting Ideas

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We've asked garden designer, Sean Keighran from Creative Garden Design to talk to us about garden lighting. Sean told his top garden lighting design tips? See full article>>