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10 tips for living on site
Check out Rebecca Foster's top tips for establishing a suitable accommodation arrangement during your build
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CHOOSING INTERIOR FINISHES
In this month’s column, experienced renovator Natasha Brinsmead discusses how the interiors of her home came together — and what she plans on doing differently next time
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Sailing free
Figuring out how to unlock a neglected seaside plot was the key to success for Stephen and Mandy’s ‘fabric first’ self-build
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Why knowing the planning system is vital
The planning system can be convoluted and what you think you understand, might not be what it seems. Planning consultant Simon Rix shares one anecdote relating to retrospective planning that highlights why it pays to get advice early on
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This year's top design trends
If you are feeling a little short of design inspiration when it comes to your home project, we’re here to help with our round up of the newest and most exciting home design trends currently topping the wishlists of self-builders, renovators and extenders alike
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Incredible semi-detached transformations
These semi-detached home remodels and extensions have transformed dated, awkward spaces into fresh, modern homes
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Charming addition
When this Grade II-listed farmhouse came on the market for the second time during their search, the Richards family found it impossible to resist
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Hidden gem
First-time self-builders James and Carole Boon have made the most of a tiny infill plot in Derbyshire — building a lightfilled and energy-efficient home on a modest budget
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A rustic replacement
Andrew and Paget Briggs have transformed their 17th-century Cornish farmhouse with a sympathetic kitchen built using local materials
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A concrete idea
Limited by their traditional terrace, Scott and Camilla Trindle have added extra room with a modern extension inspired by the Brutalist movement
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10 things to know when planning your bathroom
Creating a bathroom is no small task, but with the right insight you can achieve a space that is beautiful, functional and enduring