Rollercoaster
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Sex education
Providing your child with sex education is much broader than just explaining the mechanics of sexual intercourse.
Providing your child with sex education is much broader than just explaining the mechanics of sexual intercourse.
Read more ...Know your fabrics — Zoffany
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
From its exclusive beginnings supplying historic wall coverings for private commissions to its current standing as an internationally renowned fabric and wallpaper house, Zoffany retains its commitment to the principles of quality, elegance, and heritage. With its extensive range of wallpapers, fabrics, trimmings, paint, carpets, and furniture, Zoffany continues to create fresh and innovative designs that offer a beautiful and sophisticated aesthetic for both contemporary and classic interiors.
Read more ...Grow your own crop of new potatoes effortlessly
Thu, May 20, 2010
Potato pods will help you enjoy your very own home grown new potatoes. Whether you are a gardener or not, you can grow potatoes. You don’t even need a garden; you can place the pods in a small area and enjoy fresh new potatoes cooked within minutes of picking.
At Keane’s Garden Centre Kilcolgan, the pods are sold with a crop of new potatoes in them which will be ready for harvesting in the next month. You can easily carry the pods by their two strong handles and leave them anywhere in your garden or on a path. It is effortless and you get your own fresh crop of new potatoes.
Read more ...All your decorating needs at Johnstone’s
Thu, May 20, 2010
Johnstone’s Decorating Centre in the Tuam Road Retail Park is a household name in the decorating business with hundreds of branches in the UK and Ireland. The company, which has been in business since 1890, offers a comprehensive selection of paints, ranging from core paints such as emulsions, glosses and undercoats to advanced technology products such as Aqua and Acrylic, plus Woodworks and Johnstone’s popular Performance coatings range.
Read more ...Home Gallery fresh spring feeling
Thu, May 13, 2010
With summer fast approaching now is a great time to freshen up your home. Home Gallery, above Born in Newtownsmith, has just launched its spring/summer range of stunning silk flowers. The team of international buyers have once again surpassed themselves not only to improve the range but also the quality. All kinds of beautiful silk flowers and stunning new glassware designs are available, and every care has been taken to ensure the range remains beautiful yet affordable.
Read more ...Self-builders boost the construction industry
Thu, May 13, 2010
“There has never been a better time to self-build,” says Clive Corry of Selfbuild Ireland Ltd, organiser of Selfbuild shows across the country.
“Self-builders in Ireland are a breed apart. They want a house which suits them in a place that suits them, and their mortgage requirements are not high. The average self-build loan to value ratio is only 60 per cent. Building for themselves and not for profit, they are also finding that skilled labour is now more widely available, and cheaper. It’s the same with building materials, so they will start work on their site and run it at a pace which they can afford. The cost of borrowing is also at its lowest level for years.”
Read more ...Why use thermal imaging?
Thu, May 13, 2010
Thermal imaging captures heat loss as it happens. It has the capability to pick up things which are unseen by the naked eye, and the ability to estimate the amount of heat being lost. It locates and highlights the areas where insulation is lacking or non existent, and can save money by locating heat loss so the problem can be dealt with directly.
Read more ...Measuring up for curtains
Thu, May 13, 2010
Measuring up for your window treatments should be one of the first steps, and probably one of the most important, you make when it comes to windows. Get this wrong and no matter how good your curtains, the desired effect will not be achieved.
Read more ...Furniture Connexions launches new Odearest Summer Breeze bed
Thu, May 13, 2010
Leading furniture store Furniture Connexions, in conjunction with one of Ireland’s most recognised bedding brands, Odearest, has just launched a fantastic new model onto the Irish market. The Odearest Summer Breeze, valued at €1,499, is now available for just €799 for a double bed set mattress and divan base (4’6”). This incredible offer only lasts for the month of May and the superb quality and comfort levels of this model are second to none. What’s more, Odearest is also throwing in the two drawer set worth €90 absolutely free.
Read more ...Self-builders boost the construction industry
Thu, May 13, 2010
“There has never been a better time to self-build,” says Clive Corry of Selfbuild Ireland Ltd, organiser of Selfbuild shows across the country.
Read more ...Why use thermal imaging?
Thu, May 13, 2010
Thermal imaging captures heat loss as it happens. It has the capability to pick up things which are unseen by the naked eye, and the ability to estimate the amount of heat being lost. It locates and highlights the areas where insulation is lacking or non existent, and can save money by locating heat loss so the problem can be dealt with directly.
Thermal imaging allows you to target the required areas with minimum damage to the external envelope of the property.
Read more ...Summer in the garden with Littlewoods Ireland
Thu, May 06, 2010
One of the greatest joys of summer is making the most of your garden and outdoor living. Whether you prefer a lazy day in the sun or entertaining friends and family, online department store Littlewoods has something for every budget and lifestyle.
Read more ...Choose the right window treatments
Thu, May 06, 2010
Add versatility to your decorating and use a top treatment to complement your window. Use toppers alone on an uncovered window or combine with shades and blinds to create a simple, uncluttered, window fashion. Popular toppers like valances, cornices, swags, and scarves can add softness, colour, or pattern to a room.
Read more ...Jamie at Home has arrived in Galway
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
For an exclusive preview of the gorgeous Jme collection and share in Jamie Oliver’s passion for beautiful products why not invite your friends and family round to your own Jamie at Home party?
Whether you want to give your kitchen a new look and feel, to get green fingered in the garden, or to indulge yourself in the stunning Scent & Savour collection, everyone at your party will go home with something to savour. As the host of the party, you will get your home updated for free! Every Jamie at Home host receives 15 per cent on party sales to spend on the collection.
Read more ...Choosing the right window treatments
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Curtain types
The tops of curtains, called curtain headings, are a way of customising and styling blinds and valances so that the fabric forms a range of pleats and/or folds. You can create a great custom feel by experimenting with these different types of curtains.
Bloom to focus on growing your own
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Sustainability, local food, and ‘grow your own’, are central themes to this year’s Bloom festival, which will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
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Free landscape design at Coole Gardening Complex
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
If you are thinking about how to make the best of your outdoor space around the house this spring, then think about a trip to Tobermore Paving and Walling and Coole Gardening Complex, Gort.
Read more ...Save on heating costs with Solar Home Ireland
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
With home heating oil having increased 30 per cent in the last six months and a further eight per cent expected over the comings weeks with the new carbon tax, there has never been a better time to consider installing solar panels on your home. A system, if properly specified, will generate 65 per cent of your home’s domestic hot water requirements free from the sun.
Read more ...Modern Homes and Building exhibition celebrates twenty one years
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The 21st Galway Modern Homes & Building Exhibition was a great success last weekend. A large crowd attended the event over the three days at Leisureland, Salthill, which was an ideal venue to host the 21st anniversary celebration for Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions.
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