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Peter Dowdall: The switch which drives us gardeners outside has gone off once more
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How to deal with the storm of hair hitting your carpeting and hard flooring
Happy smiling woman stretching on bed in the morning
Bedroom secrets: How to create a healthy sleep environment
Ensure your sleeping environment is protecting you throughout the night

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Four Dublin art auctions offer huge choice to suit all budgets
Four Dublin art auctions offer huge choice to suit all budgets
Sales on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Whyte's, deVeres, Gormleys and James Adam will keep collectors busy and engaged, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Garden Q&A: The leaves on my red camellia are yellow. How can I make it healthier?
S Garden Q&A: The leaves on my red camellia are yellow. How can I make it healthier?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Des O'Sullivan: 'Antique furniture continues to represent good value'
Des O'Sullivan: 'Antique furniture continues to represent good value'
From an Irish Georgian fireplace to a Louis XV desk, over a thousand lots will be under the hammer at Irish auctions this week

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Adult woman lying in bed with her dog and enjoying the moment
Life in the doghouse: Should we allow our pets in our beds?
Should you really invite the dog onto the mattress, asks Kya deLongchamps

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Hedgerows are a haven for nesting birds — and are protected during nesting season
Hedgerows are a haven for nesting birds — and are protected during nesting season
Legal restrictions on cutting hedgerows between March and August 31 are to protect bird life during the nesting season, and to protect vegetation and wildlife habitats during the months of growth and reproduction

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Seaweed on the beach on the Channel Island of Herm, UK
Why you should be using seaweed in your garden
Seaweed is something we often treat as a bit of a nuisance, stepping carefully around it on the beach on our summer holidays. Yet this plant material can provide valuable nutrients and minerals to our plants, as a mulch or liquid to boost root health.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

They met in a carpet factory. Six decades later Cork couple weave time-travel 'tapestry'
They met in a carpet factory. Six decades later Cork couple weave time-travel 'tapestry'
Eve Kelliher discovers how Kay and Tom Donnelly and their former colleagues at Youghal Carpets joined forces with artist Katie Nolan to recreate the past

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Wish List: Supermodel sofas and seven other home design ideas
Wish List: Supermodel sofas and seven other home design ideas
All roads lead to the Emerald City as Eve Kelliher checks out green-themed buys for our lives and our living spaces 

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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Peter Dowdall: How the shamrock became a symbol of Ireland
'Trifolium dubium's association with St Patrick is well known. But it doesn’t end with religion. Shamrock's creeping stems have spread into our very psyche'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Home: Create an outdoor oasis for al-fresco living and dining 
Home: Create an outdoor oasis for al-fresco living and dining 
We get advice from the pros on how they plan for warmer days and evenings and entertaining and relaxing between the downpours

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Solitary Hawthorn tree.
Garden Q&A: My whitethorn tree has never blossomed. Why not?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

10 things you didn’t know about hoverflies
10 things you didn’t know about hoverflies â€” our gardens' unsung heroes
Many go by the names the Footballer, Batman and Marmalade and hoverflies pollinate more than half the world's crops. Here's how to help them survive

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Beautiful flower garden and wooden cabin house
Back-garden cabin proposals: All you need to know  
'Tiny homes, factory builds, and timber structures are not the problem. Suitably designed, sited, insulated, ventilated and maintained, a quality cabin can do exactly what bricks and mortar can do'

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: The interior design mistakes to avoid
Jennifer Sheahan: The interior design mistakes to avoid
From measurements to lighting and from paint to rugs, being design savvy can help you save money in the long run

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The Great House Revival: See the home Cork teacher and landscaper 'grew organically’
The Great House Revival: See the home Cork teacher and landscaper 'grew organically’
Eve Kelliher talks to Grace Cotter who shares how she and her husband John went from being fans to featuring on the TV show

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Antiques: Collectors eye everything from a scarecrow to a hat tree
Antiques: Collectors eye everything from a scarecrow to a hat tree
Sales in Dublin and in Durrow promise sought-after lots, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

All roads will lead to Limerick for antique and vintage fair 
All roads will lead to Limerick for antique and vintage fair 
St Patrick's weekend antique and vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse next Saturday and Sunday (March 15 and 16) offers everything from furniture to rugs, coins and art 

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

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Put practicality first when buying materials for your home
From stainless steel to wood and laminate flooring and from countertop surfaces to soft seating, here is your must-read guide

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Wish List: Eight ideas to add zest to your living space
Wish List: Eight ideas to add zest to your living space
Mary Cate Smith eyes buys to create comfort in bedrooms and living rooms and add the cool factor to kitchens

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Lilies, herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, large prominent flowers,
The best summer bulbs to plant in your garden now
Summer-flowering bulbs are ideal for planting between March and May as the soil begins to warm up

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: Kitchen appliances that could change your life
Jennifer Sheahan: Kitchen appliances that could change your life
'I have been hunting for new versions of integrated appliances that are different and useful. I was pleasantly surprised at what I found'

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final
Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final
Judge Amanda Bone says the amount the owners have managed to fit into the 'tight site' means the property 'has real architectural merit'

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Empty minimalist living room with large window
Six top DIY tips to dodge home decorating disasters 
From samples to structural changes and from measurements to consulting a pro, here's your quick and easy guide to getting it right first time

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Bespoke Western Red Cedar Clad Home Garden Office with Bifold Doors, Slate Terrace, Barbecue and Firepit with Raised Flower Beds
Home Q&A: Garage conversions, modular buildings and cabins
Kya deLongchamps answers frequently asked questions about planning permission and new proposals and rules

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Spring clean: The pros' secrets to organising and decluttering your space 
Spring clean: The pros' secrets to organising and decluttering your space 
We consult home organisers Terri O'Callaghan of Decluttered by Terri, Ann Teehan of Neatly.ie, and Jenny Douglas of A Good Moment

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

The Great House Revival: How artist turned Cork city centre shop into dream home
The Great House Revival: How artist turned Cork city centre shop into dream home
Inside 42 Douglas Street as Hugh Wallace visits Cora Murphy's studio and home, formerly the 'front-room shop' of Mary and Desmond Lynch

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Boyd Neighbourhood at Rutherford Road and Islington Ave, Woodbridge, Canada
Slate, clay or fibre cement? How to choose roof tiles for your home
Kya deLongchamps looks up to outline the pros and cons of Ireland's traditionally popular roof material choices

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Crocuses, Krokus
Peter Dowdall: How to make the most of crocus displays
These flowers are seen as nature’s way of reassuring us that warmer days are on their way In some cultures, they represent cheerfulness and gladness

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Auctions: A 19th-century mirror, a home bar — and art fit for a pharaoh 
Auctions: A 19th-century mirror, a home bar — and art fit for a pharaoh 
Des O'Sullivan checks out the variety of lots at a two-day auction in Castlecomer

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Irish and international art sales in the frame
Irish and international art sales in the frame
Art sales at home and away offer a wide range of choices, write Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Wish List: Eight awesome ideas for your life and your living space 
Wish List: Eight awesome ideas for your life and your living space 
Esther McCarthy eyes sparkling and colourful buys

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Revealed: Interior designers' secrets to a budget home refresh
Revealed: Interior designers' secrets to a budget home refresh
Spoiler alert: These two tips are also cost-effective and involve rethinking the use of furniture you may already have

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: Go with the flow for a satisfying spring clean
Jennifer Sheahan: Go with the flow for a satisfying spring clean
'I never plan my spring cleaning, but once a year the frenzy takes over. Should the frenzy grip you, these are the best methods'

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Woman meditating in back yard
Get grounded: Connect with the garden to boost your wellbeing
Rediscover your room outside this spring with these top tips for a sustainable experience to benefit both you and your garden

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: Use the ceiling to make a small space feel larger or to add drama 
Jennifer Sheahan: Use the ceiling to make a small space feel larger or to add drama 
Ceilings are often a forgotten canvas of interior design. Here are some creative ways to make your ceiling a standout feature in your home

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Renovation inspiration: How to avoid delays and mistakes
Renovation inspiration: How to avoid delays and mistakes
We visit Barnahown in Co Cork whose owner Ciara O'Brien shares the secret to how she revamped this 1880s farmhouse

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Exhibition gives a wider audience to artists obscured by their gender
Exhibition gives a wider audience to artists obscured by their gender
The search for overlooked artists gathers pace, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Antiques from Springfield House and Buswells Hotel
Antiques from Springfield House and Buswells Hotel
Des O'Sullivan previews an interiors auction with much to offer now on view at James Adam

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Wish List: Eight cool finds to boost our lives and living spaces
Wish List: Eight cool finds to boost our lives and living spaces
Eve Kelliher seeks out pooch-pleasing seating, thinks pink with paint, and opens a new chapter thanks to a banker-turned-bard

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan answers your top home renovation questions
Jennifer Sheahan answers your top home renovation questions
Jennifer reveals the most challenging, interesting and frequent questions she gets — as well as the funniest

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Urban Rooftop Terrace with Modern Design
Peter Dowdall: Green roofs can boost biodiversity and help flood alleviation
'Vertical gardens reduce  the volume of water and the speed at which the rainwater enters the drainage system, decreasing the risk of flash flooding' 

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

3D rendering of simple kitchen design with green wall
Kitchen cabinets: All you need to know when buying new or second-hand
Here's your practical guide to the structural smarts of a sustainable kitchen

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Home Q&A: Should I get rid of wall cabinets in my galley kitchen?
Home Q&A: Should I get rid of wall cabinets in my galley kitchen?
It’s not a binary decision. There are multiple ways to open your kitchen and retain blind storage where you need it 

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

A close-up image of a gray stone Buddha statue sitting amidst a vibrant garden.
Gardening: How to make your balcony a calm outdoor space
Here's advice from the pros on transforming even the tiniest space into the ultimate chill-out zone  or urban oasis to boost your wellbeing

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Flowers
Peter Dowdall: Spring has sprung in our gardens
Masses of spring bulbs planted in autumn are starting to pay floral dividends

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

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