KMC HOMES BLOG
How to reduce heat loss from your home and save money
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses how to reduce heat loss from your home and save money Q. What measures can a half-handy home-owner do themselves, i.e. some...
Should I use blocks or timber to build my new home?
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses the pros and cons to choosing either material for the frame of a new build. Q. Should I plan to build my new house in traditional...
Ventilation: How to handle dampness in your home
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses ventilation and how to handle dampness in your home. Q. We replaced our windows and got the outside insulated. I open the windows...
What to consider before installing air-to-water heating
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses what to consider when installing air to water heating. The biggest difference between an Air to Water system and your current Oil...
Building Advice: Extending a terrace home- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses building advice on extending a terrace home. In this latest article, Kieran will let you know what you need to consider when...
Planning Permission FAQ
One of the more popular questions we get asked by clients is "Do we need planning permission for an extension". In this post we answer this question as well as listing other questions you may have...
Treating Your Waste Water- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses how to treat your waste water. In this article, we show the importance of why you need to give this issue careful consideration and...
Energy Efficient Measures For a New Home- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses energy-efficient measures for a new home. In this article, we show the importance of giving early consideration to energy-saving...
Should you remodel your new home or knock it- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses the question of whether to rebuild or renovate? I get asked this quite a lot and is a tricky one to answer. I once heard from a...
Changing your fireplace for a more energy-efficient option – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses about changing your fireplace for a more energy-efficient option. The whole discussion of stoves is a very interesting one. Believe...
What is subsidence and what to do about it – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses what is subsidence and what to do about it. Subsidence occurs in most ageing houses and will need some level of treatment, but don't...
Planning what windows to buy – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses the best type of windows you should buy for your home build or extension. When it comes to windows there is certainly a wide...
What type of garage should I opt for? – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses the best type of garage you could build. In the past (I grew up in the 80’s) cars were very different to what they are now for two...
Government seeks to speed up ban of gas boilers in new homes | Sunday Business Post
The government is looking at speeding up the ban on the installation of gas boilers in new homes contained in the new climate action plan. The installation of oil boilers is due to be banned in new homes in 2022 and new gas boilers banned in new homes in 2025, under the current climate action plan.
Covid puts the focus on air quality in our homes – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes discusses the best ventilation systems to employ in your home. Given that we are still (unfortunately) in the middle of a pandemic one thing...
Want to convert your attic? – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, I answered a reader's question looking for things to consider when adding space upstairs with an attic conversion. We are all largely confined to our homes these days,...
Do I need a quantity surveyor?- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, I answered a readers question looking for building advice if they need to hire a quantity surveyor I occasionally get asked to look at a project where a customer has had a...
The difference between an architect and an engineer- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, I answered a readers question looking for building advice on what is the difference between an architect and an engineer This is a great question and it demonstrates an...
Building your own home and costs- Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, I answered a readers question related to the costs associated with building your own home. DEAR Kieran, My partner and I are looking to build a new home on our farm in...
Extra space in your bungalow – Irish Examiner
This week in the Examiner, I answered a readers question related to how to maximise space in their bungalow. I gave Rose advice on how to maximise space in bungalows that were designed in the...
The errors people make when extending their home – Irish Examiner
Every two weeks I will be writing an article in the Irish Examiner providing advice for home owners. This week, I wrote about "The errors people make when extending their home" If you are thinking...
Self Build Ireland – A Hub For Self Builders
Self Build Ireland are a wonderful source of information and an hub for Irish Self Builders. From extensions and renovations of existing homes to new build houses on green field sites. Kieran...
Choosing Windows For Your New Home
Choosing Windows There is little doubt that choosing the windows for your new home can be the most exciting yet daunting of decisions. It's right up there with choosing the kitchen. If you get it...
10 Trends In House Design
Are you looking to begin a renovation or new home build this year? What features are trending and why? We have taken a look at the current features and trends and have compiled a list of what is...
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