The notion of house robots once seemed like fantasy sci-fi but they’re increasingly common these days. Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan joined Sinead to discuss all the ways robots can help make our lives and to break down the cryptic symbols we can find on our clothing labels.
Sinead looks at the influence Japanese culture has, and will continue to have, on those of us here in the west - from Bonsai Trees to sprinkler systems in your toilet.
And resident architect Roisin Murphy explores the use of lacquer in the home and will have some top home renovation tips with building materials increasingly scarce.
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