DIY

painting the kitchen cupboards

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How to paint your kitchen cupboards yourself and get the perfect finish

Considering painting the kitchen cupboards but not sure where to begin? We speak to a seasoned expert on…

By Laura Iunghuhn

homemade cleaning products

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How to make your own natural homemade cleaning products

Making your own homemade cleaning products without all the nasty chemicals and by-products is actually much easier than…

By Lauren Heskin

freestanding kitchens

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A fitted kitchen isn’t your only option: Here’s why freestanding units are a good idea

A freestanding kitchen gives you so much more flexibility than a standard fitted kitchen, allowing you to add…

By Marlene Wessels

colourful home

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A beginner’s guide to bringing colour into your home

If your home is in need of some cheering up but you don't know where to begin, take…

By IMAGE

how to upholster

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DIY project: How to upholster a piece of furniture like a pro

A great way to rejuvenate an old piece of furniture, upholstery is something that can be worth tackling yourself.…

By Megan Burns

Nathalie Marquez Courtney photo books

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Something to do in lockdown? Sort out the photos at home

It's difficult enough to be motivated to sort through thousands of images to create photo books, never mind…

By Amanda Kavanagh

garden inspiration

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5 inspiring garden spaces to easily recreate in your own home

Finally getting the time to tackle your garden but no idea what to do with it? Large or…

By IMAGE Interiors

Construction

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‘Reality check’: What it’s like being a woman in the construction industry

Engineer Mary Cate Smith talks of her career in the construction industry; how it varies from place to…

By IMAGE

how to paint outdoor wood

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From benches and sheds to your front door: a guide to painting outdoor wood

By Megan Burns

fireplace

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How to update your tired-looking fireplace

It's the centre of any space it's in, whether it's in a living room, bedroom or kitchen, which…

By IMAGE Interiors & Living

polished concrete

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Is polished concrete a good idea for a kitchen?

There seem to be so many rumours about polished concrete kitchen counters going round. Is it watertight? Can…

By Laura Iunghuhn

changes to their homes during lockdown

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67% of Irish people made changes to their homes during the first lockdown, according to Ikea study

Ikea's Life at Home Report 2020 revealed how we spent our time during the first lockdown, with many…

By Megan Burns