Show Notes
We're back with James Kavanagh, for more on his fabulous new home in Kilkenny. Kim sits down with James to dive deeper into his renovation plans, to chat about his “squishy Irish” design style, and to see how he envisions life in his new home.
Kim then travels to Sligo to meet Hilda O’Shea. She is in the middle of transforming her 300-year-old house into a warm, energy efficient haven for her growing family. It’s an ambitious project, and Kim gets a full tour of the build in progress, before sitting down for a chat.
SEAI’s One Stop Shop service offers homeowners all that’s required for a complete home energy upgrade. These registered private operators will manage the entire process for you, from the initial assessment of your home, through to the final BER.
Hilda's One Stop Shop was Electric Ireland Superhomes
Find out more here: https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants
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