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Check out this great blog on lime mortar!
Anyone interested in renovation should check out this great blog on the gorgeousness of lime mortar – limewindow!Read more -
Beautiful & inspiring renovation of 16th century Irish Cottage
Beautiful & inspiring renovation of 16th century Irish Cottage – click on picture to view the article at houseandhome.ieRead more -
Caraiosa Centre – holistic cottage renovation in Co. Westmeath
It is the dream of many cottage lovers to be able to live and run a successful and rewarding business from their cottage and recently I had the good fortune to meet with a couple who have done just that. On one of the hardiest days of the year my fabulous Focus ice-skated cross country from Carlow to Moate in Co. Westmeath to visit the cottage of Helen and Brendan Doherty – better known as the Caraiosa Centre.Read more -
Buying an Irish Cottage – Part I
The process of buying any property in Ireland is a daunting experience – never mind the added stress of buying a cottage which will most likely have inherent structural issues. For people buying in the Irish market for the first time, the process can be very confusing and frustrating. This article will give you an overview of the process.Read more -
Thinking of Renovating a Cottage?
Whitewashed walls, neat golden thatch, glossy red doors and dancing fireplaces are all images brought to mind when contemplating cottages and modern media such as magazines and books help to perpetuate this fantasy. What you don’t see is all the work that goes into bringing a derelict cottage back to life and maintaining it. Although cottage enthusiasts love their homes and wouldn’t change a thing, most do agree that renovating a cottage is once in a lifetime experience, best left behind them. The process requires endless reserves of patience, adaptability and creativity, not to mention a substantial budget. Before you consider buying a cottage, take the following points into consideration:Read more