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Got an unused garage, driveway or spare room? Renting it out for storage could bring in extra cash

As the cost of living crisis escalates, many people are desperate to bring in extra cash – and perhaps some need look no further than their own homes. Renting out storage space in your home or garage could be a means of making ‘passive money’, with ...

30 Aug 2022 at 08:30

City

Wickes sales lift as demand surges for home insulation

Wickes has said it has been boosted by a surge in demand for home insulation as customers seek to protect themselves from rocketing energy bills. The DIY firm and builders’ merchants also called for VAT to be scrapped on products being purchased ...

15 Sept 2022 at 14:03

City

Topps Tiles says DIY market ‘very challenging’ as yearly sales slow

Topps Tiles has said households are still holding off on costly home renovation projects, as it reported a slowdown in sales this year. The retailer said it had nonetheless managed to do better than the wider market. It reported group sales of ...

02 Oct 2024 at 10:00

More than quarter of social care staff over 55 may retire in decade, study says

More than a quarter of England’s adult social care workforce is over 55 and may retire in the next decade, a report warns. At almost 11%, care worker vacancy rates in 2021-22 were twice as high as the national average, according to Skills for ...

11 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Ireland

Housing experts call for national home-building agency

Housing experts have called on the Government to establish a national and sustainable home-building agency. A report says the proposed agency should be a State developer, construction and retrofitting business and centre of expertise which ...

14 Jun 2023 at 11:26

Life

Sustainable resolutions to make at home – to save money and the environment

Traditional new year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to – so what about trying something different in 2023? If you’re used to setting yourself worthy goals such as exercising more or getting organised, but find they get forgotten by ...

03 Jan 2023 at 08:30

National News

Amount of young Irish adults still living with parents sees highest rise in Europe

Over a quarter of young Irish adults still live at home with their parents with that figure seeing the fastest rise in Europe over a four year period as the housing crisis bites. A new report outlines that more than one-in-four young ...

22 Jul 2023 at 07:33

Personal Finance

Engagement ring eaten by fish among beach-related insurance claims – Aviva

Engagement and wedding rings, watches and hearing aids were among common items lost or stolen while people were on the beach in 2022, according to claims data from an insurer. Incidents dealt with by Aviva have included a necklace ...

17 Jul 2023 at 00:01

National News

Amount of young Irish adults still living with parents sees highest rise in Europe

20 Jul 2023 at 19:33

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Amount of young Irish adults still living with parents sees highest rise in Europe

21 Jul 2023 at 17:33

Life

5 ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

In may not be a catchy term, but multifunctional living is a thing. Whether it’s households still feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, high rents, monthly mortgage or vulnerable, lonely grandparents, ...

02 May 2024 at 08:00

City

Dunelm expects price increases to ‘accelerate’ as costs jump

The boss of Dunelm has said the retailer is likely to “accelerate” price increases in the next few months amid surging costs. The home furnishings chain is under pressure from rocketing freight costs, utilities ...

09 Feb 2022 at 12:55

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