https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/ Guides for hiring local help in Ireland, and for the people who do the work. en-ie https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/finding-grinds-and-tutors-in-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/finding-grinds-and-tutors-in-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to choose the right grinds tutor for the Junior or Leaving Cert: one-to-one or group, online or in person, safety tips and what to ask before booking. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/get-your-home-ready-for-winter-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/get-your-home-ready-for-winter-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 An autumn checklist for getting your home ready for winter in Ireland, from gutter cleaning to boiler servicing, and who to book on Service Connect https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/moving-house-in-ireland-checklist https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/moving-house-in-ireland-checklist Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A week-by-week checklist for moving house in Ireland, plus who to book for removals, cleaning, handyman jobs and more through Service Connect. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A practical room-by-room checklist for end of tenancy cleaning in Ireland, plus tips on timing, photos and booking move out cleaning on Service Connect. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/hiring-an-electrician-in-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/hiring-an-electrician-in-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Searching for an electrician near me? Here's what to check before you book: registration, the job details, what to ask, and staying safe while you wait. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/emergency-plumber-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/emergency-plumber-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A burst pipe or leak? What to do in the first ten minutes, how to spot a real emergency vs one that can wait, and how to find a plumber fast in Ireland. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/hiring-a-house-cleaner-in-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/hiring-a-house-cleaner-in-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thinking about hiring a house cleaner in Ireland? Here's what to ask before you book, from one-off cleans to end-of-tenancy, keys, pricing and trust. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/introducing-service-connect https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/introducing-service-connect Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Service Connect is Ireland's app for booking trusted tradespeople and professionals: charged only when accepted, held until the job is done. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/buyer-protection-explained https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/buyer-protection-explained Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How payment and buyer protection work on Service Connect: when your card is charged, how Stripe holds the money, confirming a job and what the fee covers. https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/how-to-hire-a-tradesperson-in-ireland https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/how-to-hire-a-tradesperson-in-ireland Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A practical checklist for hiring a reliable tradesperson in Ireland: clear job details, multiple quotes, checked registrations, insurance and safer payment https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/get-your-first-jobs-as-a-new-provider https://serviceconnect.ie/blog/get-your-first-jobs-as-a-new-provider Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A practical guide for new Service Connect providers in Ireland: build a profile that gets picked, price jobs well, reply fast and get your first booking.