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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...