In this issue

DIY SELF-BUILDS
We show you the different ways you can save thousands of pounds on your homebuilding project.

VALUING A SELF-BUILD PLOT
If you’re thinking of buying land with a view to building on it, here’s a guide to help you check its viability.

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELF-BUILD
Your step-by-step guide to building your first self-build — from finding a plot to financing your project..

On the edge

Built on a plot overlooking a steep valley, Jane and Tim Trounce’s cantilevered home was built in defiance of gravity — and a whole load of project setbacks

4 mins

Rescue remedy

After a series of frustrating setbacks with planning permission, Gary and Sue Hilton came up with the ideal formula for building their new home

5 mins

Doubling up

Emma and Richard Daw took pleasure in painstakingly restoring and extending a former shepherd's shelter on the north Norfolk coastline

4 mins

DIY self-builds

Discover the different ways these self-builders saved tens of thousands of pounds on their bespoke home building projects

4 mins

12 ways to get the best from trades

If you want to keep your build on track and to budget, you’ll need to know how to best engage with different trades to create a harmonious site and a successful project. Michelle Guy offers some words of advice…

7 mins

Knocking down and replacing a house

Demolishing and rebuilding on the same site may or may not need a planning application, so before you start navigating this potentially tricky route, take planning consultant Simon Rix’s advice

5 mins

OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME RENOVATING AN EDWARDIAN HOME

Natasha Brinsmead explains how to update and renovate an Edwardian property, focusing on the 10 most common design features

7 mins

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPING

To get the most out of your time and money the landscaping aspect of a build should be planned in from the start. Quantity surveyor Tim Phillips lays the groundwork…

9 mins

THE ART OF MATCHING MATERIALS

When you take on an extension and opt to match materials like-for-like, it can be a challenge. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock shares his advice on how best to source exactly what you need

7 mins

Creating an indoor/outdoor space

Encourage your home to be at one with the great outdoors by linking up your inner and outer spaces

3 mins

Sliding doors

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing sliding doors. We shed light on what you need to know before you buy

10 mins

Amazing double-height spaces

From gorgeous oak-frame spaces to minimalist modern rooms, these beautiful lofty spaces will set your imagination soaring

4 mins

A woodland Symphony

Musicians Katerina Nazarova and Tim Hugh built their own sustainable home in a truly wild setting

6 mins

HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Is a wind Lurbine right for your home?

If you’re thinking of resorting to wind power to bring down your bills, check out our expert Tim Pullen’s ultimate guide to wind turbines

9 mins

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Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Description:

Each issue of Homebuilding & Renovating is packed full of inspiration and offers expert advice on a range of topics, from finding land, house design and choosing an architect, to planning permission, selecting materials and budget control – everything you need to ensure your project is a success.