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Renovation
fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
Fundraising
fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

Toronto cobbler gets new machine to keep his business going thanks to local community | CBC News

Community support enabled a cobbler to purchase a new machine after his broke, highlighting the importance of local businesses.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Deadlines, 1bn budget and home demolitions: What comes next after the Galway City Ring Road approval?

The decision on the Galway project has mixed reactions, with hopes to reduce traffic but concerns over environmental impact and costs.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
Europe news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Maeve McTaggart: How a spark of social media anger ignited a movement that stopped a nation in its tracks

Algorithms facilitated the organization of protests and fuel blockades in response to rising petrol prices.
Real estate
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Council investigates alleged unauthorised development at Marian Finucane's former home in Kildare

Andrea Jebb purchased Stream House as a long-term investment for employee accommodation.
Beer
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

Alcohol-free options are increasingly popular in Irish pubs as drinking habits shift towards moderation and health consciousness.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Ready to Build' scheme delivers just 32 sites as councils fail to take up programme

Only 32 sites across the country have benefited from a scheme that was launched to tackle vacancy in towns and villages and allow people to build homes.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The Swedish social worker documenting Dublin pub culture: 'I usually have a Guinness in one hand and a camera in the other - and I talk to people'

Carina Hedlund has visited Ireland over 30 times since 2011, capturing the warmth of the people she meets in the capital's pubs with her camera.
Berlin
#affordable-housing
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have been broken.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have been broken.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Government in 'complete panic' as stakes get higher in Ireland's nationwide fuel protests

Government is considering excise cuts on agricultural diesel and tax rebates to address a fuel supply blockade.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'My family took on a Loop Head schoolhouse that was 20 years abandoned'

The Old Cross National School, first registered as a national school in 1893, was originally a hedge school that provided informal education before the national system was established.
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Children 'too young' for sewing machines enrolled on fashion camps, ex-worker alleges at WRC

Sharon Darcy stated that when she raised concerns about the safety of children operating sewing machines, Paul Keeley told her to 'get a box' to solve the problem.
Education
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
#architecture
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Operation Renovation: 'Having a husband as your client was the tricky bit. He would come up with ideas and I would say no'

Renovation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Operation Renovation: 'Having a husband as your client was the tricky bit. He would come up with ideas and I would say no'

Architects transformed a 1930s ex-council house in Harold's Cross into a functional family home, investing three and a half years and €150k.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

Our Government should support the Irish visual arts ecosystem a lot more, spreading the message that art is open and accessible to everyone.
Arts
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The UK's Overlooked 2 Billion Market: Why Home Hardware Replacement Is Booming

The UK home hardware replacement market is worth two billion pounds annually and is driven by aging housing stock and specific replacement needs.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Officials are meeting daily to address rising fuel prices due to the Iran war and promote energy-saving measures.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Officials from the Department of Energy are meeting daily as the Iran war drives up the price of fuel. A public awareness campaign is urging citizens to 'save energy, save your pocket.'
UK politics
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
fromThe Real Deal
1 month ago

Rescue this church - from its rescuers

The 135-year-old building has remained shrouded by plywood to protect passersby from the crumbling stone, which has formed a reddish beach on the shed below. The church's congregation dwindled to 12 members and had to fire its pastor to save money.
Upper West Side
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ireland's basic income for artists changed my life. Other people deserve the same luck | Caelainn Hogan

An Irish government pilot providing 325 weekly basic income to 2,000 randomly selected artists generated 1.39 euros in societal return per euro spent, demonstrating that unconditional artist support yields measurable economic and social benefits.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Homeowners to be offered 14k tax break on newly-built modular homes in back gardens

Homeowners will be able to earn €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly-built modular units in their back gardens under new changes being examined by the Government.
Renovation
#homelessness
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Number of people accessing emergency homeless accommodation rises to over 17,300

Emergency accommodation usage rose to 17,308, highlighting increasing homelessness pressures amid new rental reforms.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Views overlooking Phoenix Park - but charity's 2m apartment block lies empty amid homelessness crisis

Depaul Housing blames remedial works for delays activating housing units; Ivy View is a six-apartment block beside Phoenix Park and Hole in the Wall pub.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Number of people accessing emergency homeless accommodation rises to over 17,300

Emergency accommodation usage rose to 17,308, highlighting increasing homelessness pressures amid new rental reforms.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Views overlooking Phoenix Park - but charity's 2m apartment block lies empty amid homelessness crisis

Renovation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'This has financially ruined us' - couple claim they have to demolish 141,000 home extension following dispute with builder

Builder denies responsibility for defects in home purchased by Peter and Roisín Mockler.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

Show houses offer design templates and quality finishes that provide value even when buyers decline the furnished package, reducing renovation uncertainty and providing move-in ready homes.
Education
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Meet the 13-year-old Wicklow boy who is turning local wood into pocket money

A 13-year-old Irish student spends his free time woodworking in his father's workshop, creating functional homeware from locally-sourced timber instead of pursuing typical teenage activities.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Cork and Kerry unite to host jersey day for brave teen who lost both legs in farm accident

Féile O'Sullivan, 13, recovered from a double amputation after a July 2025 accident and now receives community support through a GAA jersey day fundraiser on March 20.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Bigger extensions and bike sheds in the frame as planning rules set to be ripped up for home renovations

A comprehensive planning system review will soon propose exempting numerous home improvements and new dwelling types from planning permission requirements to address housing shortages.
#rural-housing-policy
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'People didn't know where to start, so we asked them what they wanted to know' - the Monaghan community hub transforming views on the environment

A community hub teaches practical nature, climate and water stewardship through hands-on education, green retrofits, gardens, and community-led training.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Long-vacant Cork city convent set for new lease of life as 52-apartment domestic violence refuge

a much-needed facility in the city. At the moment, we have a handful of domestic violence refuge beds in the city. I understand that we have six beds in Cuanlee [refuge] and maybe a handful more across the city. Otherwise, women and children are being sent to homeless services, which is completely inappropriate. This facility will meet their needs and it will provide vital services for women and children going through probably one of the hardest things any one of us could ever go through,
Miscellaneous
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley seeks volunteer outreach ambassadors

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley offers March 12 virtual Volunteer Ambassador training; MetroED earned statewide CalSPRA recognition for two student-involved video projects.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley seeks volunteer outreach ambassadors

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley is holding a March 12 training for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. Volunteers raise awareness, share resources and connect residents with programs that support safe and healthy living in Santa Clara County. Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources . The virtual training is set for 5:30 p.m. To register and receive the meeting link, visit https://bit.ly/45Yrg9S.
Non-profit organizations
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Hundreds protest in Dublin calling for emergency disability payment

Disability organizations rallied in Dublin demanding immediate emergency payment for disabled people after last year's budget reduced support by up to €1,400 annually.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Our self-build story: 'There was no architect designing the house. Every part of it was us'

For the self-build of their modern black barn just 35 minutes from Dublin city centre, interior designer Robert Glynn and his partner used a timber frame that was erected in just three days Studio 31 founder and interior designer Robert Glynn has made a name for himself by doing what many consider the impossible: taking the stress out of the design process. It's a reassuring promise
Remodel
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Donal Fallon: Irish nightclubs are an endangered species, but they can still be saved from extinction

Places to socialise are a key part of the culture in our towns and cities
Berlin music
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Gadgets
fromInverse
2 months ago

60 Cheap Home Upgrades That Are So Cool, They Deserve 6 Stars

Small, inexpensive home upgrades can dramatically improve appearance and function, delivering affordable, practical, and stylish results that elevate everyday moments.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Cork family 'overwhelmed' by 180,000 restoration job after their home was devastated by fire

Cork trades and The Neil Prendeville Show fully restored a Ballincollig family's fire-damaged home, saving them €185,000 through community support.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How much will new windows and doors cost me if I get the new SEAI grant?

Homeowners can apply for up to €12,500 towards heat pump installation, and grants for cavity wall and attic insulation have increased.
Remodel
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Fix Your Furniture, Mend Your Clothes and More This London Repair Week

London Repair Week runs 2–8 March 2026 offering citywide repair workshops, local repair services, and DIY classes for all skill levels.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Couple who built cabin home without permission sought 'stable, permanent residence'

A family was granted retention for a 113-square-metre timber-clad log cabin built without planning permission after nine years on the council housing waiting list.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish-language protesters demand action on housing crisis in Gaeltacht areas

Housing shortage in Gaeltacht areas drives Irish speakers away, threatening the language's survival as affluent outsiders purchase properties.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

2.5bn scheme to fix defective Celtic Tiger apartments to be brought before Dail within months

Developers will face no penalties while a €2.5bn redress scheme for up to 100,000 owners of defective Celtic Tiger apartments is advanced to the Dáil.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Lorraine Courtney: Why Re-turn should reinvest its 50m surplus to clean up Dublin 'bomb site'

The Re-turn deposit scheme converts bottles and cans into refundable currency but is time-consuming, embarrassing for users, and driving widespread bin ransacking and street mess.
#social-housing
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Europe politics

Fionnan Sheahan: The flooded Housing Minister, the Fianna Fail benefactor developer and the empty apartments

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

Families left to wait a year for new homes in paperwork row as up to 35m worth of apartments lie idle

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Europe politics

Fionnan Sheahan: The flooded Housing Minister, the Fianna Fail benefactor developer and the empty apartments

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

Families left to wait a year for new homes in paperwork row as up to 35m worth of apartments lie idle

Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Operation renovation: 'Our ideas when we moved in were completely different from what we ended up doing'

Jean Hughes transformed a neglected 1920s seaside home into a light-filled, practical retreat using strategic design skills and modernization.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The long road West: 'We came to Ireland because I read that it was the most friendly place for Ukrainians to live'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters' The vast majority of the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who now live in Ireland could never have imagined they would still be here four years after the full-scale invasion of their country by Russia.
Miscellaneous
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Homeowners Are Sharing The "Stressful" DIY Projects They 100% Wish They Hired An Expert For

DIY home projects often consume far more time, effort, and risk than anticipated; hiring professionals can avoid costly mistakes and safety hazards.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Firm run by two tax offenders used 'strong-arm' tactics to get paid for defective repairs to social housing, court told

Bert's Properties Ltd demanded over €400,000 despite performing incomplete and defective upgrade works on homes intended for social housing.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Flood-hit businesses now able to claim up to 100k in emergency support, Minister says

Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme raises per-business cap to €100,000 and expands small-business eligibility to firms with up to 50 employees for faster aid.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Explainer: What's new in the Government's latest home retrofitting scheme?

New SEAI and government grants broaden access to home retrofits, funding windows, doors, insulation, and heat pump installations with specific amounts and start dates.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dear Vicki: Can I say something about the run-down appearance of the business next door?

Collaboration with neighbors about property maintenance is more effective than criticism for achieving positive change and avoiding conflict.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

House renovated by former 'Home of the Year' contestants has a previous TV history

A former Home of the Year couple bought an Edwardian two-bedroom farmhouse in rural Galway and plan to renovate, extend, and convert three outhouses.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bryan Dobson: In the worst housing crisis for generations, why has this 299-home development been left idle?

Camden Yard on Kevin Street Lower, Dublin 8, has been mothballed for 18 months despite acute local social housing need and rising emergency accommodation.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Bin 'scavengers' in search of Re-turn bottles are leaving Dublin 'like a bomb site', says council chief Richard Shakespeare

Dublin is investing in cleaning staff and machinery and tackling Re-turn–linked bin scavenging to eliminate the 'dirty old Dublin' reputation.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Protest planned outside Hoxton Hotel over legal action against Yamamori Izakaya

Supporters protest to save Yamamori Izakaya from a High Court injunction over alleged noise and call on Dublin City Council to protect the venue.
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

Expert Advice: DIY Building Lessons from Artist Sean Spellman

When Sean Spellman opened Dawnlands in Westerly, Rhode Island, last year, it was more than just a new address on the map. Conceived as an art gallery and gathering place, Dawnlands was built entirely by Sean and his family-no contractors, no designers, no outside help. Each board and bench was made with intention, using local pine and sensibility shaped by Japanese, Scandinavian, and coastal Californian influences.
Renovation
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

We Are All Neighbors - Remodelista

Everyone has the right to a home, safety, and freedom from fear, with community support and mutual aid providing rent relief and food.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Taking Room to Improve off the air isn't going to solve Ireland's housing crisis' - Dermot Bannon hits back at criticism of the show

After 17 years on RTÉ's flagship home renovation show, and narrowly escaping a heart attack, the architect says he no longer 'loses any sleep' over critics
Renovation
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Interior designer Suzie McAdam: 'We were filming and I was having a major wobble. Hugh took me aside and gave me a hug'

Suzie McAdam enjoys creative freedom renovating her own eclectic Regency-style Georgian home, revamped historic Armada House, and remembers collaborating fondly with the late Hugh Wallace.
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

Inside a Sustainable Edinburgh Kitchen with a Rainbow of Surplus Wood Cabinets

Architecture Office founder Alexander Mackison and glass artist Juli Bolaños-Durman had something of a creative meet-cute. The two became acquainted while running a lecture series at Custom Lane, a collaborative center for designers and makers in Edinburgh, where they both have studios. They remained friendly, so Alexander eventually learned of Juli's plans to renovate an apartment nearby. "Just through casual conversations, I became integrated into the project," he remembers.
Renovation
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How we converted a boxy dump' into our spacious, light-filled dream home

A neglected HMO was transformed into a light-filled family home with double-height volumes, open-plan basement, and a garden-focused layout prioritizing space over extra rooms.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Build first, ask later: How thousands have built extensions, garages, apartments, houses, log cabins and granny flats without planning permission

Some even rented out the new additions as Airbnbs with applications for retention permission flooding in More than 11,000 applications for retention permission have been submitted in the last two years after thousands of people built extensions, garages, log cabins, apartments and gyms without planning permission. An investigation by the Irish Independent into the culture of "build first, ask for permission later" has revealed how more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Renovation
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