The successful RTE 1 programme on building and renovation is now heading for its seventh run, drawing almost half a million viewers. For the coming series, Stewart and co-presenter Angie O'Brien are hoping that some of those altering their living space will have the progress filmed.

It may sound daunting, but the producers insist that this does not have to entail a huge budget . . . it's often the smaller extensions or the simple tale of buying a home that strikes a realistic chord.

For anyone interested, the broad requirement is that their proposal must involve some level of construction and design, from either new builds and extensions to renovation and refurbishment projects.

Ideally, these projects should have a completion date for this Autumn. The producers don't design and build, so obviously participants would have to hire their own architect. The film crew visit roughly 4 - 6 times throughout the run of the project, with each visit lasting between either a half day or full day. There is no direct payment as such, but the producers say they do acknowledge the time taken up by filming and will endeavour to compensate the relevant participant.

This is all discussed in terms of each selected project. An application form can be downloaded from www. rte. ie/tv/ aboutthehouse, emailing to info@earthhorizon. ie or received by post by writing directly to About The House, 13 Windsor Place, Dublin 2