# diy

Opinion: I have become that which I most feared - a man who does DIY

Rory McNab says he doesn’t cover himself in glory with his DIY efforts, but it does feel good.

25.8k

Jul 11th 2021, 8:00 PM

# DIY Demand

Paint and plants top customer lists as hardware stores report a busy two days

Hardware stores opened yesterday as part of Phase One, with queues outside some shops.

18.5k

May 19th 2020, 5:21 PM

'The future of food is local'. Dave Whelan of the Edible Landscape Project says now is the time for us to make the change

Whelan says we can make a small difference by thinking about our food sources.

58.2k

Apr 18th 2020, 12:30 PM

Opinion: 'I'm constantly asked if I can thank the handyman for carrying out their work - my work'

Laura de Barra, author of a new book Gaff Goddess, writes about why we need to take the gender out of DIY.

70.2k

Feb 17th 2020, 6:10 AM

Basic Stitch: I tried to recreate this €4 IKEA stool from my favourite DIYer

Will it pass the arse test?

8.1k

Mar 23rd 2019, 11:00 AM

Basic Stitch: I tried to Pinterest some old jars 'cause I wasn't arsed going to the bottle bank

Worth the effort?

6.1k

Mar 3rd 2019, 3:00 PM

Basic Stitch: Making your own tassel earrings takes less time than ordering off AliExpress

But is it as easy though?

1.9k

Feb 23rd 2019, 11:00 AM

Basic Stitch: How to make (and shake) your pom poms

Fancy getting crafty?

2.4k

Feb 16th 2019, 11:00 AM

# christmas decor

Here's how to decorate your room to feel more Christmas-y on a budget

With minimal effort, too.

3.8k

Dec 13th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Home Decor

Two creative and affordable ways to make your bedroom cosy for Autumn

Some suggestions that are more than fairylights.

8.4k

Sep 20th 2018, 5:53 PM

# seccers

Argos is selling a DIY prosecco kit that allows you to turn water into (sparkling) wine

Colour us intrigued!

4.8k

Sep 22nd 2017, 9:21 AM

# property ladder

One in four adults are living in an unsuitable home but can't afford to move

Some are planning to extend or convert their home for more space.

11.1k

Jun 1st 2017, 9:52 AM

Hand grenade 'used during War of Independence' found during renovations

The Mills 36 hand grenade was made safe and disposed of by the Defence Forces.

14.8k

Apr 24th 2017, 7:17 PM

This dad had the best response to people trolling him about his son's toy kitchen

What a guy.

9.0k

Oct 21st 2015, 4:49 PM

# yo shorty

Look what this Louth man did to his Nissan Micra

We think it’s cute <3

8.6k

Sep 23rd 2015, 10:44 AM

# nailed it

An Irish DIY startup just got the attention of Silicon Valley

BonzaQuote has won a place in a top startup programme.

16.1k

Aug 17th 2015, 3:07 PM

# bring back fat frog

How to recreate Fat Frog ice pops at home

(Both regular and boozy versions.)

15.2k

Jun 29th 2015, 4:18 PM

# home disimprovement

8 of the most basic things people have ever put on their walls

Get away with the quotes.

11.8k

Jun 4th 2015, 3:47 PM

8 important questions the internet has about masturbation

“Will it make my hands hairy?”

20.6k

May 8th 2015, 10:56 AM

# Hammered

Fears for local jobs as B&Q unveils plans to close or shrink its stores

It’s all part of parent company Kingfisher’s plan to be “unified” across Europe.

24.2k

Mar 31st 2015, 12:50 PM

# don't do it yourself

Man demonstrates exactly how NOT to knock down a wall

Yikes.

4.7k

Mar 25th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Home improvement

DIY in the home: When should you leave it to the professionals?

To find out what you can do around your own home, TheJournal.ie spoke to expert Gerry Fallon.

3.3k

Mar 5th 2015, 6:28 PM

# Perfect

Ludicrous DIY disaster is the gift that keeps on giving

Just when you thought electrical wiring couldn’t be funny, this happens.

5.8k

Feb 27th 2015, 10:00 PM

# make me up

7 storage solutions that'll put some smacht on your makeup collection

Storage solutions for all. Even you, woman with 30+ Mac lipsticks.

17.0k

Feb 14th 2015, 2:20 PM

# you'll need...

Here's how to make some decent (not tacky) Christmas decorations

Get into Blue Peter mode to kit out your home and save some cash this Christmas.

22.6k

Nov 22nd 2014, 10:30 AM

# fixer upper

International Repair Café movement is setting up shop in Kilkenny

The initiative, which originated in Amsterdam, is becoming increasingly popular in Ireland.

16.1k

Oct 26th 2014, 10:15 AM

# vending machine

Dad of the year makes his son the best Halloween costume we've ever seen

No, that is not a real vending machine.

8.4k

Oct 16th 2014, 2:00 PM

Best use of a computer mouse ever, spotted in Dublin

Innovation.

5.7k

Sep 20th 2014, 11:25 AM

# flat hacks

17 simple tips to make the most of your small apartment

Turn your tiny studio into a palace.

29.8k

Sep 20th 2014, 9:30 AM

# secret doors

13 one-off DIY projects to make your home more awesome

With instructions.

39.8k

Sep 15th 2014, 9:30 PM

Can you really create a VR experience out of a smartphone and cardboard?

Provided you have a decent smartphone, then yes.

12.7k

Sep 6th 2014, 7:15 PM

Coolest dad ever builds homemade hovercraft for his kids

Build one for US.

3.2k

Aug 25th 2014, 10:01 PM

# hammer and tongs

Here's one hard-hit Irish industry finally coming back from the recession - hardware

But growth in Dublin is outstripping growth in rural areas.

14.6k

Jul 30th 2014, 3:11 PM

Opinion: DIY cocktails – how to grow your own mojito

Today there are many variations on the white rum cocktail, but the original recipe is still a classic summer beverage.

331

Jul 26th 2014, 7:00 PM

# arts and crafts

DIY: Google wants you to create a VR headset using cardboard

You will need an Android smartphone too,

6.7k

Jun 26th 2014, 10:54 AM

# that'll do

13 inspired solutions to highly unusual life problems

Genius or insanity?

42.7k

Apr 27th 2014, 9:30 AM