Act now to prevent summer ant infestations

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Leading pest control provider Rentokil is warning people to be on the lookout for ants this summer as it recorded an 80 per cent increase in callouts in May, compared to the same period last year.

Renovating and interior design is making the best possible use of your available space

Thu, May 26, 2022

One of the main areas people wish to update and change in their home is storage. We never have enough, and what we do have isn’t designed to its full potential.

Transform your home with colour blocking

Thu, May 26, 2022

As we head into summer, many of us are embracing the change in seasons by changing our homes. With nature moving from darker, comforting tones, to brighter, more vibrant shades, this is a great time to invest in your interior surroundings and bring a little sunshine into your home.

For this, Colourtrend recommends colour blocking as an excellent way to elevate and transform your space. This simple painting technique will add depth and character and can be used to define a specific area within your home. For example, try using a statement shade such as Mussel or Juniper Whorl against a complementary neutral like Batch Loaf or Lowland; these work perfectly together to highlight features areas in your home. You can use this technique to draw attention to areas such as a dining space within the kitchen, or window bays in the living room. Colour blocking gives you the freedom to design your space exactly how you want to, choose every detail from the colour to the shape and size of the colour block to create a unique look in your home.

Light up your home with a splash of red

Thu, May 19, 2022

The story goes that in 1832, when JMW Turner found his painting Helvoetsluys exhibited side by side at The Royal Academy with John Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge, he was not prepared to be upstaged. To redress the balance between his watery-toned seascape and Constable’s richly coloured work, he strode into the gallery, added a red buoy to the centre of his painting, and walked out. Outraged, Constable is said to have remarked that Turner “has been here and fired a gun.”

Get Ireland Growing returns for sixth year to reinvigorate communities post lockdown

Thu, May 12, 2022

This year the Energia and GIY Get Ireland Growing initiative aims to sow the seed of community food growing by giving away 300 community growing starter kits across Ireland, worth a total of €42,500.

Design your dream home with Komandor

Thu, May 12, 2022

It is an exciting moment when you receive the plans and renders of your forever home. But you still have a journey ahead before you can finally turn the key and move in.

The most common mistake the team at Komandor see new build clients struggle with is budgeting their fitted furniture (kitchens and wardrobes). So they have provided some tips to help with this process.

Build your dream cabin with Beaver Log Cabins

Thu, May 12, 2022

Beaver Log Cabins offers an unrivalled range of Dutch and German quality log houses. The company specialises in building for commercial and residential purposes. You can browse on the website to see the range of log cabin houses, gazebos, garden rooms, and more.

How to paint the exterior of your newly built home

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

We get a lot of queries at Pat McDonnell Paints this time of year, as the weather improves, from customers wanting to paint the exterior of their newly built houses. Painting the exterior of your home not only transforms it but will also help to protect it from weather damage.

This is a really exciting time for any new home owner, but we recommend that you always leave freshly coated surfaces to dry out fully for about six months before sealing it with any kind of paint. Once the surface is dry, you have checked the weather forecast, and you have your colours picked, here are some simple steps to follow.

I have nothing to wear……

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Can't find anything to wear? It is usually not due to a lack of clothes, but because of the chaotic arrangement in our wardrobes.

Ivor's is a one-stop shop for garden machinery and more

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

With more than 45 years' experience, Ivor's family-run business is the longest established lawnmower, motorcycle, and outboard engine business in Galway.

‘Rethink the sink’ this Easter

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

This Easter, Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water is partnering with JP McMahon to ask the people of Galway to ‘rethink the sink’ and never pour fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) from the Easter roast down the sink. Instead, collect FOGs into a heatproof container (egg cartons, tins and jars are egg-cellent choices), allow them to cool, and empty into the bin.

Give your garden a new look with Colourfence

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Have you spent a lot of time in your garden recently? Is it in need of a facelift?

How to revive your decking

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Given our climate in Ireland, decking requires regular maintenance. We get a lot of queries at Pat McDonnell Paints this time of year about how to breathe new life into old decking. Once you have decided it is time to spruce up your deck, below are the steps that are involved.

Buy once and buy well - interiors pieces to invest in

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

In an ideal world, everything that fills your home would be something special - the sort of considered designs that you will keep forever. While that is not always possible, knowing where to focus your attention when you invest in your interior means that your favourite pieces will last through moves, changes in style, and hopefully be passed down and treasured again.

Homemade compost — a magical resource for your garden

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Homemade compost is a magical resource for your garden and will have your plants thriving, whilst also helping to keep your waste costs down. According to StopFoodWaste.ie, “composting is the natural process of decomposition that turns organic materials like garden waste and vegetable food scraps into a dark, crumbly and earthy smelling material”.

Nature Safe Garden Care - kind to nature, great for your garden

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Looking for a safe and natural garden care solution this Spring? Look no further than Irish-made Nature Safe. Brought to you by Hygeia, based in Galway, Nature Safe is a range of natural garden care products packed full of nutrients derived from the Wild Atlantic Way. The range is comprised of natural lawn and plant feeds, fertilisers and pest control solutions. They have just launched four new products bringing a total of 11 products in the range.

Weed control with Gardener's Choice

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding. A layer of Gardener’s Choice bark to a depth of 4in (100mm) will prevent the emergence of weeds.Gardener’s Choice bark is manufactured from carefully cleaned, mulched, screened, and graded bark.

Painting with nature – a seasonal palette with Neptune

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Reflecting nature’s positivity and tranquillity within our homes has never been more appealing.

Give your garden a new look with Colourfence

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Have you spent a lot of time in your garden recently? Is it in need of a facelift?

The best hanging egg chairs for 2022

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

An egg chair has become a must-have statement piece for your garden patio in 2022. It is the perfect place in which to curl up, relax, and unwind after a long day.

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