The Irish Times

The zen of hens: how poultry can help in a pandemic

Keeping hens will ensure a fresh supply of eggs to the table, but their clucking can be calming too

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 06:00

These three families built their own outdoor ovens from scratch

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

From doilies to Super Sers, eight things that have all but disappeared from the heart of the house

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 06:00

Four avid collectors – of snow globes, buoys, sneakers and doors – explain their passion

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 00:00

Could I live like a rock star for a week? Well yes, thanks to a house swap website

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 00:00

The cast iron cooker is a creature of many parts: it cooks a meal, heats a house, makes perfect toast and is a warm place to hang out

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 00:00

Once occupied by kitchens and cellars, the basement is now seen as valuable extra living and leisure space

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00