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Jump in personal loans taken out for home improvements, education and weddings

The value of personal loans taken out by households has surged by a fifth over the past 12 months, despite the cost-of-living crisis, a report shows. Banking and Payments Federation Ireland said there was a 60% increase in the value of loans taken ...

18 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Local News

PICTURE SPECIAL: Inside stunning home revamped on last night's Room to Improve

Tipperary couple Brian Carrigg and Kate Molony featured on RTÉ's Room to Improve on Sunday night, with architect Dermot Bannon helping the couple make their dream home a reality. USE THE ARROWS ABOVE OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY ...

15 Jan 2024 at 13:25

Lifestyle

The DIY enthusiasts saving £100s by learning new skills

The rising cost of living appears to have prompted some people to develop their DIY skills in order to save cash, according to new research. Credit information company Experian found that just over half (51%) of people have learnt new skills, ...

07 Apr 2023 at 09:30

Lifestyle

Everything you need to know if considering a loft conversion

If you’re thinking about extending your living space, chances are your eyes are looking to the skies – and weighing up the benefits of converting your loft. As well as creating an additional bedroom or home office, a loft conversion can also ...

04 Apr 2023 at 09:30

Lifestyle

5 ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

In may not be a catchy term, but multifunctional living is a thing. Whether it’s households still feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, high rents, monthly mortgage or vulnerable, lonely grandparents, multigenerational homes are ...

02 May 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily

Most people would love to splash enough cash to transform their house into the home of their dreams. But the cost-of-living crisis means such transformations have to remain in dreamland for many of us. But there’s no harm in dreaming – ...

07 May 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

10 Style Sisters’ tips on how to improve your home on a budget

The cost-of-living crisis and rocketing property prices mean many homeowners are choosing not to move just yet – although that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re happy with their homes. Indeed, research by the local services marketplace ...

04 Jul 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Spruce up your outdoor space for summer

A golden ticket for garden glow-ups, the old adage of make hay while the sun shines comes into its own this time of year. From giving your furniture a fresh lick of paint to pruning your plants, experts give their top tips on how to ...

20 Jun 2024 at 08:53

Lifestyle

Kevin McCloud on 25 years of Grand Designs: ‘It’s become me and I’ve become it’

With heroes in the shape of hard-working builders and clever designers, villains like mud, rain and running out of money, and a happy ‘home of your dreams’ ending – Grand Designs has all the ingredients for a fantastic story. And ...

24 Sept 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

5 home design themes that are trending right now

We all want to be living our best life – and that’s certainly reflected in the emerging home design trends we’re seeing right now. “Insights drawn from the 2024 Emerging Trends Report reveal a desire to bring a sense of calm ...

01 Oct 2024 at 07:30

Lifestyle

5 DIY jobs to mark the switch in season and spruce up your space

As we transition from summer to autumn, chances are you’re weighing up whether you’ve invested enough time in home improvements – and is there something you could be tackling over the weekend. To help strengthen your curb ...

05 Sept 2024 at 08:15

Lifestyle

4 window treatment trends for autumn/winter

Whatever your vista, as the days get shorter, temperature drops and winter draws closer, now’s the time to think about the benefits of making your home feel cosier, warmer and draught-proof. “An underrated and ...

08 Oct 2024 at 08:30

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