Do you live in Galway’s most stylish home? You could earn up to €500 with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Does your home have what it takes to star in an EZ Living Furniture interior photoshoot?

Tile store in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Located in An Fuaran, Moycullen, An Siopa Troscán stocks everything from bigger pieces such as three piece suites, beds, and sideboards, to smaller items such as lockers, pictures, lamps and mirrors. The store has developed a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices.

Get an appy sambo — McCambridge’s launches app to ease lunchtime rush

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

McCambridge’s on Shop Street is a name that is synonymous with Galway and great food in the west. One of the city’s busiest deli counters is making life a little bit easier for customers with the launch of its new app. The McCambridge’s app allows customers to order and pay for their soup and or sandwiches and then simply visit the store to collect. It also offers an extensive range of accompaniments such as drinks and fruit.

Rawky — the perfect blend of nature’s goodness

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Laurence Bolger is a husband, new dad, sports enthusiast, and food lover. After years of working in the food industry in Ireland and the Middle East, he was increasingly conscious of what was going into his own body. Yet with work and other commitments taking over every waking hour, he still found himself choosing quick and unhealthy options.

An effort to introduce healthy meals brought huge improvements to his overall health and energy levels, but for those in-between times — mid-mornings, late afternoons, after exercise, hunger cravings — he struggled to find truly healthy snacks. So he decided to make his own, and after lots of research and experimentation, the first Rawky bars were born.

A fine pickle at Hungry Bear

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Practically any food that can be battered and thrown into a deep fryer ends up with a cult following at some point. Fried pickles have been particularly prevalent in sports bars and restaurants in America over the past several years, the sweet, sour, and crunchy snack has roots only dating back to the 1960s. The first known printed fried pickle recipe was in the Oakland Tribune on November 19, 1962, for “French fried pickles”. That recipe called for using sweet pickle slices and pancake mix, yuck! The restaurant with the most verifiable claim over the invention of the fried pickle is the Duchess Drive-In, Arkansas, which put them on the menu in 1963. The inventor of the snack was restaurant owner Bernell “Fatman” Austin, whose restaurant was located directly across from a pickle factory. It seems he had some hamburger dill pickle chips, threw them in catfish batter, and charged 10 cents for a basket of 10, they took off like crazy.

Tile store in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

If you are renovating or building it can be very daunting, but at Spellman TBW you will find everything under one roof. Why not make an appointment with Sean, who with almost 30 years’ experience in tile and bathroom design can talk you through your plans and work with you to keep within your budget.

Bringing the outdoors indoors this spring

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

What better time than spring to think about letting some light into your home? The long, bright days ahead offer the perfect opportunity to think about some simple ways to freshen up your living space by bringing the outdoors indoors.

Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

In fact owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year. The alternative to timber fencing, that goes up and stays up, Colourfence fencing solutions are made from innovative Colourbond steel. This fencing is virtually maintenance free — just give it an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new, so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again.

Leading retail chain celebrates forty years in business

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Leading independent paint retailer, Pat McDonnell Paints, is celebrating 40 years in business.

Irish kitchens home to €500 million worth of unused gadgets

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Nearly half a billion euro worth of unused kitchen gadgets are taking up space in our cupboards, according to new research by Deliveroo.

Time for a lick of paint

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

We are heading for mid April now and with the days are lasting a bit longer and the weather is improving (slightly). It is fair to say people are in a lot better fettle and in the mood for spring cleaning. And what better way to spruce up your home than a lick of paint and a bit of decorating.

Time to get the chimney cleaned.

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

Now that winter is officially over, supposedly, it’s time to get down to brass tacks and tackle some of those necessary jobs around the house. One of the most important, and occasionally over looked tasks, is getting the chimney cleaned. Typically it isn’t a job homeowners would want to take on themselves which means hiring the professionals is a necessity. So with that in mind here are three simple tips on what to look out for when hiring a chimney cleaner.

Put a spring in your cleaning

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Make the most of your enthusiasm for home improvement this spring by getting stuck into some spring cleaning. A full spring clean can be a daunting task, so here are some tips to help make the job easier.

Clean one room at a time: Rather than wandering around your house tackling cleaning jobs as they occur to you, take each room in turn and clean it from top to bottom. Start by clearing any cobwebs from the ceiling and sprucing up the light fittings, and work your way down to washing the skirting boards and floor.

How to get a great night’s sleep

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

This February EZ Living is talking about all things bedroom related. This week in particular, the team want to make sure that your bed is put to the appropriate use, sleeping. Did you know that on average we spend at least one third of our lives asleep? Read on for EZ Living's tips on how to get a great night’s sleep.

Heat loss is money loss

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

ECAS Ltd carries out energy analysis services to identify problem areas that are costing home owners money through heat loss.

The thermal imaging survey carries out a detailed look at the building fabric and identifies insulation gaps, insufficiencies, and unevenness of insulation areas that need to be upgraded through a heat loss analysis. It is a totally non-invasive process and involves no physical contact and consequently there is no potential for damage.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

See An Siopa Troscan's full range of quality Irish manufactured suites, where all the suites can be made to order.

Colourfence; the solution to all your fencing problems

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Colourfence has a permanent low maintenance solution to all your fencing problems

Get your garden ready for spring

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Spring is in the air and before you know it your garden will be coming back to life. Follow our top tips to get your outdoor space in ship shape, ready for the growing season ahead.

Tips for home renovations

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

If you are planning to renovate your home, follow these tips from Ann Leydon of Upstairs Downstairs, courtesy of St Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union.

1. Apply for a home renovation loan from St Anthony's Credit Union.

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