In this issue

HOW TO SAVE WATER - Smart ways to cut utility bills.

FAITHFUL CONVERSION - A mezzanine and roof terrace complete the restoration of this once-neglected chapel in London.

A faithful conversion

Anastasya Martynova has converted a neglected Edwardian chapel, adding a mezzanine and roof terrace to create a peaceful home filled with her own heavenly artworks

7 mins

One small step

Adding an extension and reconfiguring their layout gave Louise Potter and husband Sean a house that works for them -for a budget of just £35K

5 mins

Recapturing the past

Richard Stott and Sharon Wolstencroft have rescued an agricultural barn from ruin and added a contemporary, yet sensitively designed, extension

7 mins

A new look

Retired couple Les and Julie Graves realised they were much closer to having the perfect home than they imagined

3 mins

Beautiful Kitchen extensions

Creating a new hub of the home is at the heart of these amazing projects

2 mins

11 trades you need and how to find them

With the right professionals by your side, your self-build will be a smooth and enjoyable experience. Here's who to hire to create your A team...

8 mins

RESTORING PARQUET FLOORING

For many, restoring parquet flooring is a way of bringing the character and charm of its period flooding back-Natasha Brinsmead explains how to bring floors back to their best

6 mins

Extending above a garage

When can or can't it be done? Chartered surveyor, Ian Rock, answers one common question about adding a single storey to a garage, and firm foundations are key

5 mins

Garden boundary Ideas

Ensure the fringes of your garden work in harmony with your landscape design scheme, as well as your home, with our brilliant selection of boundary ideas

5 mins

THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Bathrooms

From basins to baths and brassware, too, we reveal how to design, cost and buy your dream bathroom, whatever your budget

10+ mins

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELF-BUILD

EXPERT ADVICE

10+ mins

Stylish and sustainable

Looking for a life away from the city, architects Spencer and Emma Guy spent a decade working tirelessly towards their dream lifestyle, with a CLT self-build at its heart

7 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.