The second episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland takes us to Athlone in Co. Westmeath, where we meet Pa and Nicky. Pa is a fireman and suffered extensive injuries while in the line of duty. These have left him out of work and facing a long recovery process. To make Pa’s rehabilitation easier for all, Baz and his team worked their magic to make Pa and Nicky’s home safe, secure and comfortable for the whole family.
If you liked the tech and appliances used in this home, you can learn more about the products below…
Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse II VCF146 Coffee Machine
Become your own barista with the Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse II VCF146 Coffee Machine. Save money on your daily coffees by investing in a coffee machine that makes the perfect cup with just a touch of a button. You can use your own blend of ground coffee or use ESE pods to make everything from a strong double espresso to a lovely creamy latte. The automatic milk frother gives you the perfect foam for your cappuccino or latte and you can even customise your optimal amount of froth. Eager for your coffee to be ready? The illuminated progress bar lets you know when the machine hits the right temperature and when your drink is ready. To keep your coffee making stress-free, it even has a one-touch cleaning program so it’s easy to keep in tip top condition.
JVC LT-50CF810 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED Fire TV
Upgrade your TV experience with the JVC LT-50CF810 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED Fire TV. With 4K resolution, you’ll see details like never before and the HDR technology brings colours to life with the perfect level of brightness to illuminate any scene. You’ll feel immersed in whatever you’re watching, be it the latest series or a tense football game, Dolby Atmos creates a virtual surround sound that puts you in the heart of the action. It has a built-in Fire TV smart platform with all your Prime shows and movies easily accessible - each family member can even have their own profile. All your other favourite streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV are also installed so you’ll never run out of things to watch.
Haier I-Pro Series 5 HW90-B14959U1-UK WiFi-enabled 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine
For a busy house with a variety of items to be washed, the Haier I-Pro Series 5 HW90-B14959U1-UK WiFi-enabled 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine is a great machine to keep you on top of your laundry. Using the hOn app, you’ll take your laundry to the next level as it has 60 different, specialised cycles to cover every type of fabric from delicate silks to dense wools. The app provides on tips on treating stains, allows you to set timers, keeps an eye on how much energy your wash is consuming and will send you notifications about your washing cycle and alert you when it’s done. Inside this A-rated washing machine, it has a special scales to assess your laundry and adjust the water consumption and cycle duration so you only use the minimum amount of energy needed.
Zanussi FanCook ZOHCX3K2 Electric Oven
The Zanussi FanCook ZOHCX3K2 Electric Oven is a convection oven, so not only does your oven pre-heat faster, but your dishes cook faster too. The hot air inside the oven is moved by a fan so its evenly distributed and all your dishes get the perfect amount of heat. The oven light illuminates the whole oven so you can easily see when your dishes hit that perfect cook. The XL baking tray gives you more room to cook, especially larger items like a Sunday roast. There are six oven modes so you can easily find the ideal setting for your meal. These modes include true fan cooking, defrost, grilling, fast grilling, turbo grilling and moist fan baking. This integrated oven will seamlessly blend into any kitchen.
Zanussi ZMBN4DX Built-in Microwave with Grill
Complete your built-in cooking set-up with the Zanussi ZMBN4DX Built-in Microwave with Grill. It has eight auto-cook programs covering everything from chicken and fish to kebabs and potatoes. It also has four defrost programs for bread, fish, meat and poultry. To defrost, all you have to do is select the food type and the weight and it will calculate the ideal amount of time to thoroughly defrost and heat your food. If you want to quickly cook some sausages or melt some cheese, its built-in grill function is great for when you’re in a rush. It has an XL turntable so you can fit larger dishes in while ensuring the food is heated evenly. As its a sleek black microwave, you don’t have to worry about fingerprints ruining the look as it has an anti-fingerprint finish.
