How to remain on good terms with your neighbours

Thu, May 08, 2025

Whether you live on a bustling city street or in a quiet suburban area, the relationship you have with those living near you can have a major impact on your life.

The most expensive home appliance to run has finally been confirmed

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The most expensive household appliances to run have been revealed, and the culprit is the electric shower.

New analysis by Irish energy provider Energia has revealed the 20 most common household appliances in Irish homes, to find out which one is racking up the highest energy usage.

Paint like a pro: How to paint a wooden shed

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

By John Kavanagh, manager, Pat McDonnell Paints – Galway

Looking for a weekend DIY project? Painting your shed is a great way to add colour to your garden while also ensuring long-term protection against the elements.

Paint like a pro: How to revive your decking

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

At Pat McDonnell Paints, we get many questions around this time of year on how to breathe new life into old decking. If you have decided that it’s time to spruce up your deck, check out our handy step-by-step guide below.

Designing dream bathrooms with Bathshack

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Sorcha and Connor wanted to modernise their bathrooms, creating stylish, functional spaces that suited their growing family's needs. Turning to Bathshack for inspiration and expertise, they embarked on a renovation that combined practicality with stunning design.

Home Energy Upgrade information evening

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Have you got questions about a Home Energy Upgrade, how to apply for SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) Grants or when to start the process of making your home more energy efficient?

Komandor - The art of space management

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Komandor loves to see its clients' rooms transformed from a space to a room filled with storage.

Transform your home with KRB Construction & Windows Ltd

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

KRB Construction & Windows Ltd is a family-run business based in Oughterard, serving the greater Galway area. Specialising in new home construction and window replacement, the company offers a wide selection of high-quality windows and doors at its showroom in Ballybane.

Would you like a free home energy assessment?

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Homeowners in County Galway who register for an upcoming home energy upgrade information evening will get a free home energy assessment (HEA) worth €850.

Dream doors and windows from KRB Construction & Windows Ltd

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

KRB Construction & Windows Ltd is a family-owned business that specialises in new home construction and replacement windows.

The company is based in Oughterard and serves the greater Galway area. The company's showroom in Ballybane is the perfect place to see its range of high quality windows and doors.

Romanticise your home with Colourtrend

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

February, the month of love, is the perfect opportunity to bring warmth and charm into your home. With a palette of soft pinks, rich neutrals, and deep reds, Colourtrend helps create an atmosphere that radiates elegance and intimacy. Whether refreshing a living room, updating a walk-in wardrobe, or transforming a bedroom into a romantic retreat, Colourtrend’s carefully curated shades set the perfect mood for the season.

Enable Ireland Galway charity shop wants you to ‘Break Up With Your Stuff’

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

This February, Enable Ireland is taking a cheeky twist on the Valentines theme. The non-profit organisation, which provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities, is encouraging the public to declutter their homes and ‘break up with their stuff’.

Many homeowners with jewellery worth more than €2,500 say it is uninsured

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

A recent survey reveals that 36% of homeowners possess jewellery valued at over €2,500. However, the survey, conducted by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC (Aviva) has found that only 20% have these items insured and itemised on homeowners’ policies. The remaining 16% of respondents admitted that their jewels were either uninsured (9%), they were unable to afford insurance (3%), or they were unsure of their insurance status (4%). The survey, which included 1,000 adults nationwide, also explored what homeowners consider to be their most valuable possessions, with 47% naming family photographs as their top choice.

Galway is a safety-conscious city protecting against burglaries

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway is a security-conscious city, with 65% of residents installing window locks, one of the highest rates among ranked cities.

Make a St Brigid's cross with the National Museum in Mayo

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park is hosting an afternoon of workshops exploring the popular tradition of crafting St Brigid's crosses, on Saturday, January 25. There are two free workshop sessions available at 2pm and 3.30pm.

January sale at Classic Tiles — Setting trends for over three decades

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Since 1989, Classic Tiles has been the go-to destination for top-quality tiles, providing exceptional value, an extensive range, and unparalleled customer service. Now, under new management, Classic Tiles continues its legacy of excellence with a fresh approach while retaining the same great expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.

Cold weather gives homeowners reminder of the important of upgrading home insulation

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

System 10 is very different to other weight loss programmes. It is about amazing weight loss done the right way. System 10 focuses on real fat burning by fixing your metabolism [mostly hormone imbalances]. Fixing your metabolism and burning real fat will give you your best weight loss ever.

Merry Christmas from West Coast Insulation

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Galway company West Coast Insulation wishes all its customers a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year, and thanks them for their custom during 2024. And there is good news for homeowners looking to get their home insulated next year — West Coast Insulation will continue to offer an increased grant amount of up to €3,250 into 2025. The company is also continuing to help homeowners by looking after the grant forms and making the whole process hassle free.

Homeowners can contact John Folan from West Coast Insulation for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation. The scheme to install upgraded insulation has increased the amounts involved to €3,250 (detached houses), €2,550 (semidetached), €2,050 for mid-terrace and €1,550 for apartments. This usually covers a large percentage of the overall cost of the work and the works can usually be completed in one working day.

‘Oil I want for Christmas is clear drains’

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

This Christmas, Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann are teaming up to urge every home cook, chef-in-the-making, and, of course, the washer-uppers of Galway to Think Before You Pour – especially when it comes to fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) from cooking. Instead of blocking up your drains this Christmas follow these steps to responsibly dispose of FOGs: cool, collect and bin.

Mark Lohan Kitchens – Irish craftsmanship at its finest

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

As the festive season approaches, the team at Mark Lohan Kitchens want to thank their Galway clients for a wonderful 2024 and wish them a happy and peaceful Christmas.

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