Homes and Property

Plumber shares main reason for condensation on windows - and 'key' to avoid it

Condensation can be a pain for many households across Ireland in the winter months. One plumber has shared the main reason you're getting it, and ways to avoid it.

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Inside the multi-million euro sales of luxury Irish country homes and who is buying them

Irish prime country homes are defined as transactions greater than €1 million and located outside of Dublin, the major regional cities and north Wicklow. Last year, 130 of these homes were bought - an extraordinary increase of 51% on the 2021 figures.

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Rules to prevent condensation on windows - even with double glazing

Whether you have single, double, or triple-glazed windows, there's a number of rules every Irish household should follow to help prevent condensation and mould, according to an expert.

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Inside the cheapest house you can buy right now in Dublin that could be yours for under €170k

Dublin is one of the most sought-after locations nationwide, but the cost of a family home has seen many young families look outside of the capital

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Escape To The Chateau mansion up for sale - for same price as small Dublin apartment

A beautiful chateau, which featured on Escape To The Chateau DIY, is on the market for €821,500 - which is the same price as a number of small, luxury two-bedroom apartments in Dublin. The house spans 15,000 sq metres and boasts its own vintage tea room.

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Fans of iconic Christmas film The Holiday can rent the famous cottage on Airbnb

Researchers for the film saw the original cottage before recreating it brick for a brick at a studio in London

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Remove stubborn oven stains in just five minutes with 'genius' cleaning hack

The kitchen is usually the centre of the action over Christmas. With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have taken to social media to share their top oven cleaning tips - with one stand out winner.

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Reduce window condensation ‘nightmare’ with €3 trick many ‘had no idea existed’

Ireland is currently dealing with freezing temperatures, meaning condensation on windows is something many homes will have to deal with. Social media users have been sharing their methods for reducing it.

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Martin Lewis busts common heating myth and says when you should put it on

Martin appeared on ITV's GMB to address a common misconception about heating your home

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Inside the stunning home of Ireland AM star Alan Hughes as he shows off Christmas decorations

He gave his followers a rare look inside his gorgeous house in north Dublin

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Irish households warned to check Christmas trees for clumps that could be harbouring bugs

The trees are a welcome addition - but the hundreds of bugs they could be harbouring are not. People are being warned to check trees for small walnut-sized lumps and to remove any found immediately.

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A look inside Chris De Burgh's Wicklow mansion as singer slashes €3m off huge asking price

Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and her family will be spending another Christmas in the stunning Wicklow mansion

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The two most expensive appliances to run in your kitchen - and neither is the oven

Experts have broken down the cost of running eight common kitchen appliances. A number of them are more expensive than the oven.

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Argos cuts air fryer price of popular €150 model in Black Friday sale

The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 ClearCook 5.7L Air Fryer on Argos for just€95 - down from its original €150 price-tag. It's part of the retailers Black Friday deals.

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How to get rid of bedroom mould with brilliant €4 hack

Over the winter months, people may notice damp patches around their homes, which can promote the growth of mould. However, there is a simple hack that can prevent this

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Couple 'laughed at' for buying 'fixer-upper' house already gutting it for huge transformation

Amy Wright, 24, and partner David Lavery, 25, ignored the doubters and quickly purchased the property, which they plan to move into before the end of the year

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Cleaner lists 10 furniture items she'd never own because they're too awkward to clean

Victoria Kitson has warned people to stray away from certain furniture items as they prove to be incredibly difficult to scrub up as new. Many people are thankful for the advice.

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Horrified Irish Airbnb owner returns to utter destruction after renting to group of teenagers

'The people behind the damage behaved like rockstars and absolutely tore the place to shreds. It's understood that the place was rented to a group of Galway teens for the weekend.'

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'No-brainer' energy hack could knock €115 off Irish home's heating bill

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has discussed ways to get your home ready for winter. One 'no-brainer' hack could knock €115 of Irish home's heating bills.

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Stop condensation 'dripping' on windows with three cheap solutions

Many households across Ireland will have condensation covering windows right through the winter as cold temperatures contrast with the warmth inside. Here's cheap and easy ways to tackle the seasonal problem before mould starts to appear.

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Use 'game changing' hack to prevent condensation and mould

However, having wet clothes hanging around can also lead to mould. Luckily, Mrs Hinchfans have shared their cheap and effective ways of preventing condensation and mould without breaking the bank

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Remove yellow pillow stains with 5c kitchen staple

There are several reasons why pillows turn yellow, but the most common cause of these stains is sweat, as people perspire while they sleep

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People gobsmacked after realising what fourth side of cheese grater is for

Cheese graters can be used for a variety of different purposes due to the varying shapes and sizes of the holes on each side. But do you know how to use them all?

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Woman in hysterics over foul-mouthed note left under wallpaper by frustrated previous owner

A woman has been left in stitches after discovering a handy note under the wallpaper in her new house. She will keep the previous homeowner's words in mind when she comes to redecorate.

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Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise

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