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We Need a Bigger House… But We Love Where We Live

Alias_Admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:50:52 +0000

Table of Contents Have You Outgrown the House – or Just the Way You're Using It? Why Moving House Isn't Always the Obvious Answer What Are Your Options If You Need More Space But Don't Want to Move? Option 1: Make the Existing House Work Harder Option 2: Convert Space You Already Have Option

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Can You Rent Out a Garden Cabin in Ireland? New 2026 Rules Explained

Alias_Admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:15:21 +0000

If you have enough space in your back garden, the idea can sound surprisingly straightforward: build a small self-contained cabin, create an additional home and rent it out. Until recently, however, the planning position made that considerably more complicated. That changed on 27 July 2026, when Ireland introduced a new Class 3A planning exemption

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Garden Rooms for Elderly Parents (2026): A Smarter Alternative to Moving House?

Alias_Admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:36:01 +0000

When an elderly parent begins to find their current home too large, difficult to maintain or too far from family, moving may appear to be the only realistic option. However, leaving a familiar home, neighbourhood and support network can be a major emotional and practical upheaval. For some Irish families, a garden room for

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New 45m² Planning Exemptions in Ireland (2026): What They Mean for Log Cabins

Alias_Admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:03 +0000

Table of Contents Timeline – Ireland's New Planning Exemptions What Changed in Ireland's New Planning Exemptions? What Is the New 45m² Planning Exemption? Does My Project Qualify? What Can You Build Under the New Rules? What Hasn't Changed? Common Misunderstandings About the New Rules Is Your Garden Suitable for a 45m² Log Cabin? Questions

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Garden Rooms for Entertaining (2026): Bar Rooms, Cinema Rooms, Games Rooms & Family Spaces

Alias_Admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:29:12 +0000

Table of Contents It Usually Starts With Wanting the House Back Why Home Bars Keep Coming Up Cinema Rooms Work Better Than People Expect The Rise of the Games Room The Rooms That Work Best Barely Feel Like Garden Buildings The Funny Thing About Entertainment Rooms There's a particular moment when a house that

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Garden Rooms for Growing Families (2026): Extra Space Without Extending Your Home

Alias_Admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:34:11 +0000

Table of Contents Why More Families Are Choosing Garden Rooms Instead of Extending Can a Garden Room Replace a Playroom? Is a Garden Room a Good Place for Homework, Studying and Working? Creating Space for Teenagers Without Losing Family Time There comes a point in most family homes when the house simply starts to

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Small Log Cabin Layout Ideas (2026): Making the Most of Compact Garden Spaces

Alias_Admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:41:11 +0000

Table of Contents Why Smaller Log Cabins Are Becoming More Popular The Biggest Mistake People Make With Smaller Cabins Natural Light Changes Everything Small Cabins Work Better When They Have One Clear Purpose Furniture Placement Matters More Than People Think Why Rooflines Make a Bigger Difference Than Expected Warmth Matters More Than Size Compact

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Modern Garden Room Trends in Ireland (2026): Contemporary Cabin Design Ideas That Are Growing in Popularity

Alias_Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:26:16 +0000

Table of Contents What Defines a "Modern" Garden Room Today? Bigger Glass Panels Are Becoming Standard Anthracite Grey Windows Have Become Very Popular Garden Rooms Are Starting To Feel More Like Extensions of the House Interior Design Trends Have Changed Too Multi-Use Garden Rooms Are Becoming More Common Why Simpler Designs Often Age Better

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Log Cabin Windows Explained (2026): Double Glazing, Security & Energy Efficiency in Ireland

Alias_Admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:47 +0000

Table of Contents How Much Heat Is Lost Through Windows in a Log Cabin? What Type of Windows Are Used in Log Cabins? Why Draughts Are Often the Real Problem Condensation: What It Tells You How Windows Affect How Often You Use the Cabin How This Links Back to Wall Thickness What Should You

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Log Cabin Wall Thickness Explained (2026): Is 44mm, 58mm or 70mm Best for Ireland?

Alias_Admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:48 +0000

Table of Contents Why Wall Thickness Isn’t the Whole Story What 44mm Actually Means Today Where 58mm Fits In And What About 70mm? What Actually Makes a Cabin Comfortable in Ireland A Better Way to Think About It So… Which One Should You Go For? The Part Most People Only Realise Afterwards If you’ve

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