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Practical home advice, from Cork.

Short, honest reads on keeping your home warm, safe, and out of expensive emergencies — written by the people who actually do the work.

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What "RGII registered" means, and why you should always ask

It is on our vans and at the bottom of our website, and most people have no idea what it actually means. It is worth two minutes.

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Boilers

Five things your boiler does before it gives up

Boilers rarely fail without warning. They just tend to warn you quietly, in ways that are easy to live with for a few months.

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Chimneys

Sweep the chimney before the first fire, not after

A chimney that has not been used since spring is not the same chimney you left. Autumn is the right time to deal with it.

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Heating

Radiator cold at the top, warm at the bottom? Here is what that means

It is the single most common heating question we get, and the good news is that it usually points at something straightforward.

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Boilers

What actually happens during a boiler service

People often tell us they have no idea what they are paying for. It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that a proper service is mostly checking, not fixing.

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Boilers

Why the smartest time to service your boiler is now, not October

Every year the same thing happens. The first genuinely cold week arrives, half of Cork turns the heating on at once, and the phone does not stop.

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Extensions

Building Your Dream Space: Why EBO Home Rescue is the Only Team You Need for Your Home Extension

A home extension is one of the most exciting projects you can undertake. But if you have ever spoken to someone who managed their own build, you know it can quickly turn into a stressful juggling act.

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Chimneys

The Hidden Hazard Above Your Hearth: Why Regular Chimney Sweeping is Essential

There is nothing quite like a real fire to make an Irish house feel like a home. But while that glowing hearth brings warmth and comfort, the chimney above it is quietly collecting dangerous by-products.

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Boilers

Don't Wait for the Cold: Why Preventative Boiler Maintenance is Your Home’s Best Friend

Your boiler is the beating heart of your home’s heating system, working tirelessly behind the scenes. Yet, it’s usually the most ignored appliance in the house — until it suddenly stops working.

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