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Hillside living
When the Ridgways bought a tiny house in a spectacular location they had no idea that it would turn into a massive self-build project involving the entire family
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June 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
From a distance
With a little help from their trusted architect, Kerry and Andrew Scott converted their Grade II-listed barn in Oxfordshire while being locked down overseas
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June 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
23 trends to look out for in 2023
What can we expect to see in the world of self-building and renovating in 2023? We put that question to a panel of design and construction experts and found some fascinating answers, with ways to build and retrofit homes to make them greener, more energy efficient and flexible being top of many people’s lists
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Compact creation
A tricky site ina built-up urban environment gave rise to a unique design opportunity for James Davies, director at Paper House Project
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to insulate an early 20th century home
If you are living in a semi-detached home, how can you cut energy bills this winter by improving your home's ability to hold heat, and even generate your own energy?
6 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
What is a ground source heat pump borehole?
We dig into the detail and explain how borehole arrays work, are installed and how much the system might set you back
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Snagging
Avoid multiple niggling repair jobs by ensuring your self-build is fit for purpose before accepting the project as complete with your contractors
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Do energy-efficient appliances save you money?
Can replacing energy-hungry boilers and dishwashers with energy-efficient appliances noticeably reduce your energy bills? Jack Woodfield investigates
2 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Ahead of the curve
David and Rosie Reid have self-built in Scotland taking inspiration from Passivhaus designs to create their new curved home -
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Beginner's guide to self-build
There are many benefits to building your own house. It is an opportunity to create a unique home tailored around your lifestyle. It can be a route to creating a home that will adapt as your needs change, for instance accommodating wheelchair use. It also offers scope to build a property that is low maintenance and energy efficient.
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Insulation
As a self-builder you're in an excellent position to envelop your home with the best insulation. Find out how to choose and buy the right insulation to design and build a warm, energy-efficient home
10+ min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
The family bathroom
Great family bathrooms work hard to cater for everyone. Here's how to design a practical room that's stylish, too
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to design a pet-friendly home
If you own a pet, creating a home that perfectly suits its needs, as well as yours, requires some careful thought according to Natasha Brinsmead
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
FOCUS ON UNDERFLOOR HEATING IN THE BATHROOM
If you're thinking about including UFH in your bathroom, Tim Pullen takes a look at the options, along with the installation and running costs to help you decide if it's the right choice for you
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
BUILD PREDICTIONS FOR 2023
If you're planning a self-build, extension or renovation in 2023, you may be pleased to learn that there's some good news amidst the bad, according to builder Andy Stevens
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CONVERT A GARAGE?
If you're thinking of turning your garage into living space, quantity surveyor Tim Phillips can offer expert advice on working out the costs involved for different types of conversions
7 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Do you need planning permission to build a garage?
Ifyou want to add a detached garage to your home, whether you need planning will depend on your project falling into the Permitted Development camp or not, as planning consultant Simon Rix explains
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
OLD HOUSE NEW HOME: HOW TO DELIST A LISTED PROPERTY
Choosing to delist a listed building is a big step but hugely beneficial as Homebuilding’s Amy Willis explains, from first-hand experience
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Mid-century revamps
Thanks to a few clever design interventions, these 1950s and 1960s houses have been transformed with the help of light, colour and style
3 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
A novel approach
Demolishing a series of rundown agricultural buildings created space for David and Simone Horn to build their oak frame home in the style of a Dutch barn
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February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
The perfect, remedy
One resourceful couple have transformed an old farmhouse that once served as a Victorian isolation hospital with stunning results
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Back to life
Fiona and Iain Lindsay have converted a 500-year-old barn creating warm, contemporary interiors that let the character shine through
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
INSIGHT
Around-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Reclaimed wood flooring
If you're thinking of installing reclaimed wood flooring, we lay down the facts about where to buy it, how much it will cost and any potential problems to be aware of
4 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to insulate a period home
If you're living in a period cottage you may love the character but find the fuel bills daunting. What can be done to reduce energy bills without damaging the building?
6 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Inspirational есо retrofits
Find out how these amazing eco retrofits enabled the homeowners to reduce energy bills and make their existing homes more energy efficient
4 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Brilliant fireplace ideas
These stylish fireplace ideas will ensure your hearth becomes the centrepiece of your living space
4 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES A KITCHEN EXTENSION COST?
If you're planning that life-changing kitchen extension project, start by reading quantity surveyor Tim Phillips' ultimate cost guide
7 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
12 things to know about floor structures
Chartered surveyor Ian Rock offers a self-builder's guide to getting the ground under your feet structurally sound
7 min |
December 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Living attainably
Wanting to downsize without leaving the area she had lived in for 57 years, Heather Turner utilised a local planning policy to build a modest, futureproofed home on a shoestring budget
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