Every year, somewhere around mid-November, it starts. One half of the house is already dreaming about the smell of a fresh fir in the sitting room. The other half is still pulling last year’s needles out of the carpet, and quietly wondering who’s going to be stuck tying a seven-foot tree to the roof of…
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Putting up the Christmas tree is one of the best moments of the festive season. It’s when the house finally starts to feel like Christmas. Maybe it’s your first tree in a new home, or maybe you’re carrying on a family tradition that goes back years. Either way, a bit of planning goes a long…
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The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air, and something wicked this way comes Halloween. There’s no better excuse to gather your favourite ghouls for a night in, and hosting at home is half the fun. From setting a suitably spooky scene to dishing up devilish treats and keeping guests entertained, here’s…
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There’s a certain evening every year when you notice it for the first time the curtains are drawn before dinner. There’s a chill the heating hasn’t quite caught up with and all you really want is to curl up on the sofa under something soft. That’s the cue that autumn has properly settled in and…
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There’s a certain point every autumn when the evenings draw in and the house feels that bit colder than it did a week ago. It’s usually the moment people start thinking seriously about how they heat the main living space. A stove is one of the best answers, and for most homes the real choice…
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The best garden power tools depend on your garden and workload: battery tools like EGO and Husqvarna suit most Irish homes for their quiet, low-maintenance convenience, while petrol tools are more suitable for large plots and heavy-duty jobs. Caring for them is simple clean after use, keep blades sharp, store dry, and service petrol engines…
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A clean patio can give your outdoor area a fresh, welcome appearance that is perfect for enjoying throughout the year. Patios accumulate dirt, moss, algae, and tough stains over the course of time themselves, which can cause them to appear worn and dated. Power washing or pressure washing is one of the most efficient means…
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Whether you’re kitting out a Leaving Cert student or getting someone ready for heading off to college for the first time, the run-up to September comes down to one question have we everything? The alarm clocks are being reset, the timetables are landing in inboxes, and the shopping list seems to grow a little longer…
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A washing machine is one of the most important appliances in any household and if maintained correctly can last a long time. A good one quietly gets on with the job for up to ten years or more; the wrong one nags at you every wash. And with Irish electricity prices among the highest in…
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If you are considering a new BBQ, understanding how charcoal grilling works can help you decide whether it’s the right option for your garden. Those still weighing up the differences between a Gas vs Charcoal BBQ can consider factors such as flavour, cooking style and convenience before choosing the best model for their outdoor space.…
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