This will make your life so much easier If you are considering a house renovation, your kitchen is usually the first room on the list. We spend a lot of money on our kitchens so it is very important to get it right. We have so much choice these days and it can be quite Read more…
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How to keep your house spotless this Summer
Summer is here and that means good weather, long evenings and more time out and about, so who wants to spend hours indoors cleaning? Nobody! So we have put together a list of cleaning hacks to shave hours off your weekly cleaning session. Make the bed Each morning before you leave the house, try to Read more…
A guide to insuring your valuables
Your valuables are more than just jewellery When it comes to insuring valuables, most people think of jewellery worth thousands of euro, but valuables can include so much more than this. For example, a nice set of golf clubs, a bicycle and gadgets are all items that you should look at to ensure you have Read more…
5 ways to child proof your home
You can never be too careful with kids in your home When you have kids or little nieces or nephews in your home, it’s important to keep them out of harm’s way. Things that don’t pose a threat to an adult can be life-threatening to a child. We have a LOT of parents on the Read more…
Keep Your Home Safe When You are Away
Social Media Don’t “check in” on public social media accounts like Facebook. You don’t know who will pass on information that you are away enjoying yourself which leaves your property vulnerable to a break in – Instead put all your lovely pictures up when you get home and stick to snap chat and insta stories Read more…
4 things to do before you go to bed
The night time checklist for your home Keeping you and your home safe is our main priority. We lead such busy lives with work and kids it can be easy to forget about safety in the home. We have spoken to Gardai and fire officers to make sure we give you up to date and Read more…
Home insurance – 4 things you didn’t know
Bet you didn’t know about this about Home Insurance! I hate paying for my house insurance. I know I need it but it’s just another bill. The only thing is, my home is everything to me. If I don’t insure it correctly and something happened to it, I would be devastated! Where would I live? Read more…
Why You Should Have Contents Insurance if you are Renting?
It is amazing how quickly we accumulate so much stuff! From every games console made in the last 20 years to handbags to gadgets and trinkets, our homes can be a trove of interesting bits and pieces. A lot of people who rent homes don’t think they need insurance because they don’t own the Read more…
Fireplace safety and maintenance tips
Put a stop to fireplace messes, burns and hazards! There isn’t a soul who doesn’t love to sit in front of the fire on a cold winters day, with a cuppa of their favourite cup of a tea or a hot chocolate. Either way, we all love our comforts and a cozy fire can make Read more…
Heat your home for less this winter
Check out simple ways to cut your heating bill Every winter do you feel that your house heating expenses are progressively increasing? The harsh reality is that we often turn up the heating without thinking twice because who doesn’t want to be warm and cozy on a cold winters evening! Interestingly you should know that Read more…
4 tips for planning your walk in wardrobe
This advice will help your mornings run smoothly If you are lucky enough to be building a walk in wardrobe in your house, you want it to look exactly like a pinterest photo and be very functional. We don’t ask for much! The trick is to have a plan in place to ensure you have a wardrobe that fits Read more…
Home electrical fires: what you need to know
Think about how much technology you have plugged in right now We have just had the biggest wake up call here at Sheridan Insurances. I have noticed recently that electrical fires are increasing each year and why wouldn’t they? We are obsessed with our phone, i-pad or tablet. Many of us are guilty of being addicted Read more…