Looking for a dream kitchen? Follow this couple’s tips for a perfect makeoverCareful planning stood this couple in good stead when they looked to renovate their three-bed Malahide homeSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Fitness YouTuber Rob Lipsett: ‘I bought a Spanish villa on a whim. I wondered what I had got myself into’An impulse purchase of a four-bed in need of renovation turned into a creative experience for Rob LipsettSat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00
Yoga, cycling, swimming and sun: The perfect destination for a healthy holidayArlene Harris packs her runners and yoga gear for a short break in Lanzarote, and finds other great destinations for wellness holidaysSun Feb 19 2023 - 05:00
Breast cancer: ‘My immediate concern was being able to see my local GAA club in the championship’Áine Martin was 37 when she noticed a lump in her breast. Her decision to go straight to her doctor proved vital to her treatmentTue Feb 14 2023 - 05:01
‘When the eczema was at its worst, Anna’s skin looked like it had been badly burned’Anna’s father Glenn says when his daughter was referred to Crumlin, that ‘was the turning point in our battle against this condition’Mon Feb 13 2023 - 05:31
Is decluttering dead? ‘I have too much living to do, to spend my days cleaning’ The tide might be turning after Marie Kondo’s public change in outlook, but not everyone is keen to quitSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
Eight (cheap) tricks to spruce up the home you’re renting There are many simple, cost-effective ways to make your space more personalSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
‘I had been addicted for eight years and didn’t realise the depth of it until one day I couldn’t stop shaking’Jane Reilly didn’t realise the depth of her addiction at first. Then she got help. After six years clean, she’s helping others find a way through drug problemsThu Feb 02 2023 - 06:01
A house for a sea-swimmer in Clontarf, with a roof terrace for views of Dublin BayThis special three-bed semi-d now has a roof-terrace overlooking Bull Island and the sea beyondSat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
Say hello to 2023 with a new year cleanBanish those January blues with a sparkling clean and clutter-free homeSat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
Feeling flustered? Here’s how to ease the stress and welcome guests to your homeIt’s not too late to spruce up your home - and clear out the clutter - for returning familySat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
How to bring some festive fun to your table this seasonBring the wow factor with candlesticks of different heights, neutral table linens, your best crockery and branches from the Christmas tree to tantalise the sensesSat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
Celebrate Irish craft with Christmas gifts for the home this festive seasonFrom artwork to furniture, give your loved ones something personal this yearSat Dec 03 2022 - 05:00
‘My cancer will eventually take my life, but not before I’ve lived it’Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men in Ireland and early detection is vital to a good prognosisThu Nov 17 2022 - 05:31
A former corporation house in Churchtown gets a stylish makeoverThomas Cashin and Emily Lawn knew they wanted to make a home in Dublin 14 but it was not an easy taskSat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
20 energy saving tips, big and small, to save you money this winter‘While we’re conscious of our usage, we’re not depriving ourselves in terms of heating, cooking and washing’Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
Christmas 2022: Bigger and bolder than ever beforeGet an early start this year and think about bringing colour and fun to every room in your house and garden. Just forget about the tinselSat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
‘I have a little cry now and then about what could have happened if the cancer wasn’t caught in time’Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Identifying the warning signs early can save your lifeMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:31
‘I don’t want them to suffer like this’: Archie died at 16. There’s still no treatment for his twin brothersPaula and Padraig Naughton’s teenage son died from Duchenne muscular dystrophy in July. They’re now helping fund research to aid George and IsaacWed Oct 19 2022 - 05:31
From ballet to body boarding, meet the retirees grabbing life by the hornsMeet the retirees keeping themselves busy in later life, embracing a range of pursuits as esoteric as ballet, body boarding and mountain bikingSun Oct 16 2022 - 05:00
Trick or treat: How to decorate your home this HalloweenGet some tips from Halloween lovers on bringing some spookiness to your interiors this autumnSat Oct 15 2022 - 05:00
Magnolia or Elephant’s Breath? Get inspiration to paint your home this autumnSee the world in colour at the upcoming Ideal Homes showSat Oct 15 2022 - 05:00
Co-parenting: ‘We always put our children’s needs before our own, so we could see the bigger picture’Sharing custody can be difficult, but it can work providing emotions are kept in checkThu Oct 13 2022 - 05:31
Bacterial meningitis: ‘I felt like the walls were closing in and prayed that my baby girl wouldn’t die’Mother of girl who nearly lost her life stresses importance of acting fast when symptoms appearWed Oct 05 2022 - 06:01
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ‘It’s amazing how successful the treatments are these days’The Irish Cancer Society is urging everyone to ‘care for your pair’ by doing regular self-checks, knowing what feels right and seeking advice if any concernsTue Oct 04 2022 - 06:00
A farmhouse renovation: ‘People advised me to knock and start again. But I was determined’David Magee was bewitched by a cottage in west Cork, but renovation was trickier than expectedSat Oct 01 2022 - 05:00
Breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I asked if I should bring someone with me. They said yes – so I knew what was ahead’ Breast cancer survivor whose life is ‘back on track’ urges patients to take one step at a time and trust the professionalsWed Sept 28 2022 - 05:01
Say goodbye to last orders with a bar in your homeBring glamour to cocktail hour with a drinks cabinet, or go all out and build your own bar from scratchSat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
Steeling yourself for energy hikes this winter? This couple don’t have toThe energy-efficient passive home that Rory and Natalie Reilly started planning back in 2014 has left the Co Down couple ahead of the gameMon Sept 19 2022 - 05:00
Office, guest bedroom, gym? Repurpose the nest when young adults start to flyOffice, guest bedroom, gym? When young adults head to college, take the opportunity to transform their room, while keeping it as a refuge for their returnSat Sept 10 2022 - 10:07
How to start your own kitchen businessFrom baking brownies to running kid-friendly cooking classes, here’s how to start an empire from homeSat Sept 03 2022 - 05:00
Letting a room to a student: Ease the housing crisis, meet new people, and get a tax break Despite potential earnings of up to €14,000 - tax free - homeowners are reluctant to take in students this autumnSat Aug 27 2022 - 06:00
‘There is enormous satisfaction in sitting down to a meal where you know where every element has come from’It might be a lot of work but growing your own fresh produce, even if it’s only a small amount, can be deeply rewardingTue Aug 09 2022 - 06:00
How a rundown bungalow was transformed into a stunning upside-down seaside homeFor Jacqueline Rooney and her family, renovating a home by the sea has been ‘worth all the hard work’Sat Aug 06 2022 - 06:00
HQ at home: Sharing your living space with your businessKeeping your home life separate from your work — especially when your home is also your company’s HQ — can be tricky, but these business owners have found the solutionSat Jul 30 2022 - 06:00
Doggie decor: Enhance your home and make your pet more comfortable at the same timeEnsuring your home has canine comforts doesn’t mean you have to give up on styleSat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00
Adulthood autism diagnoses: ‘It’s just nice to finally know why I was always on the outside of all the groups at school’Two women share their stories of learning they have autism much later in life than most people doThu Jul 14 2022 - 06:01
‘I just didn’t want to stay in the house any more with three out of the four boys gone’For one Wexford home owner, downsizing is the best option when a family grows upSat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Spills, thrills and headaches: How to deal with stubborn stainsCleaning experts reveal the best ways to tackle stains from red wine, blood, grass, makeup, chewing gum and moreSat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Blood clots, cancer, stroke and a heart transplant: a young man’s 10-year ordealDanny O’Connor, 33, talks about a decade of extraordinary health crises that several times came close to claiming his lifeMon Jul 04 2022 - 07:01
Male breast cancer: ‘When the doctor told me . . . I found myself looking for a hidden camera - I thought it might have been a joke’Father of three Dara McDonough urges men to get suspicious lumps checked following his shock diagnosisTue Jun 28 2022 - 11:15
Ensuring children are healthy, happy and safe this summer'Child-led play provides opportunities for creativity, conflict-management, imagination and that feeling of freedom'Mon Jun 27 2022 - 06:01
Remote working abroad: ‘Ireland is only a flight away if you have any problems — so what’s stopping you?’With the option of working from sunnier climes, the holiday never ends for someSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
How to keep children busy at home this summerHold on to your money this summer by making your home a place of funSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
Going through the ‘baby blues’ before the baby is bornFor women experiencing low moods throughout pregnancy, it is important to get help earlyWed Jun 22 2022 - 06:01
A photographic record of the tiny modelling scene in 1990s DublinPaul Martin’s new book First Face documents a decade of fashionSat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
‘Because of my age, breast cancer wasn’t something I was really thinking of’Ellen Cassidy had a double mastectomy at 30. Now she is urging other women to check their breasts regularlyThu Jun 02 2022 - 06:01
‘I’m the only man at parent and toddler groups. Mothers can be odd about it’Two fathers discuss what they enjoy most about their role as stay-at-home dadsTue May 24 2022 - 06:01
‘To sleep, perchance to dream’: How to recreate five-star luxury at homeExpert tips on making your bedroom a restful spaceSat May 21 2022 - 10:05
Escape to the west: ‘Everything we had in Dublin we have here’People who swapped the concrete jungle for the wild Atlantic coast have no regretsSun May 15 2022 - 06:00
