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Talking turkey… with your plumber
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Ireland’s first timber kit house? Case Study
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If you don’t know your bushing from your elbow, check out our heating and plumbing jargon buster.
This unusual bungalow was built at the end of the 19th Century; its renovation was surprisingly straightforward for such an old building where the original timber frame structure is still intact.
In search of excellence Case Study
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Does it warrant a warranty?
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Hours of fun
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Eye on Ireland
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City living may be stylish but it does bring along with it space constraints. Find out what the MacAllisters did in Belfast to tackle the problem.
108 What the planners want… when you’re eco-renovating
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The planning permissions you will need if you want to insulate or install a renewable energy system in your home.
Putting your back into it
What’s involved in a biomass backboiler installation.
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Wood as fuel: Grow it, burn it 78 If you’re looking for a hobby that pays dividends, why not consider forestry? Here’s what you need to know before you get started.
Getting to grips with toy chaos 84 Storage solutions for your little ones’ playthings and general ‘stuff’.
Garden travels
Fiann Ó Nualláin shares his tips on providing passage in your garden and ponders your boundary wall options.
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Self-build warranties aren’t an obligation but they are an important tool in hedging risk.
Time to get your hands dirty and build a table that can store all of your children’s Lego blocks (most of them!). What’s been happening that’s essential knowledge for anyone building or improving a home.
Between the covers Book review 125 A Frank Llyod Wright anthology by Taschen and a poster-style, site-friendly guide to house building.
Advertiser Index
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Plug and heat Comment
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Notice board
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How to contact the companies appearing in this issue. Goodbye boiler, hello district heating! Product and industry news from the world of self-building and home improvement.
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