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Architect Tim Hatton found a novel way of overcoming the challenges of redesigning his own family home
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May 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
11 ways to cut the cost of your extension
With labour and material prices at a high, it's never been more important to rein in the cost of your extension project. We ask the experts for their advice
6 min |
May 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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 min |
June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
A new look
Retired couple Les and Julie Graves realised they were much closer to having the perfect home than they imagined
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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 min |
June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELF-BUILD
EXPERT ADVICE
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Beautiful Kitchen extensions
Creating a new hub of the home is at the heart of these amazing projects
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
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June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Conserving water in your home and garden
Saving water is more important now than ever, not only to conserve our water supplies, but also to prevent water entering overburdened mains drainage. Here we show you ways you can save water in your home
6 min |
June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Recapturing the past
Richard Stott and Sharon Wolstencroft have rescued an agricultural barn from ruin and added a contemporary, yet sensitively designed, extension
7 min |
June 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Amazing glazing
From products that allow for whole walls of frameless glazing to 'smart glass that makes everyday life easier, check out our round up of the most exciting new products around
6 min |
May 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Single storey homes
Banish all thoughts of flimsy dated bungalows — single-storey houses can be super stylish structures, offering fantastically practical layouts suited to all lifestyles and needs. To prove it, we’ve pulled together some of the best designs out there
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Renewables
Whether you want to include a heat pump with your self-build or add solar panels to your existing home, our experts lay out the costs and considerations
10+ min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Impressive budget renovations
With imagination, patience and a watchful eye over finances, these homeowners have transformed their properties into welcoming homes on modest budgets
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Rural gem
After two grueling years of planning, Patsy Parr took just 22 weeks to complete her first self-build — a modern take on a traditional oak framed home, complete with a boutique hotel vibe
6 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Nordic notes
A dilapidated 1950s bungalow is now a contemporary home, boasting a vaulted kitchen and living space filled with Scandi inspiration and vintage heirlooms
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Rainwater drainage: what is a soakaway?
Soakaways are a useful addition to your property’s rainwater drainage. Mark Brinkley explains how they work and how you can build your own…
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Bright ideas
Knowing their converted coach house’s layout wouldn’t work for their growing family, Sam and Sarah Irvine decided to build two glass box extensions, resulting in a light and spacious home
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Freedom by desıgn
Rose and Mark Morgan have self-built a wheelchair-friendly home that caters for the needs of their whole family
7 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Biophilic design
Beyond the buzzword, biophilic design may just be the key to a healthier, happier home. Here’s what it means and how to use it when designing your house
7 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
11 common planning questions answered
By understanding the basics, and doing your research rather than resorting to guesswork, you can easily avoid the most common planning pitfalls, says planning consultant Simon Rix
8 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Wall covering design ideas
If you're looking to turn blank walls into an architectural feature then our roundup of ideas will show how you can add character, texture and personality to your home
4 min |
March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE HOUSE OF HORROR
Sometimes it's worth delving into the history of a property, as Ian Rock discovers in this unsettling example
5 min |
March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Kitchens
What are the options for buying a new kitchen? We explore a number of routes you can take to realize your dream kitchen
8 min |
March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Will new Building Regs mean greener homes?
Updated rules will soon require new homes to be more energy efficient, as well as better ventilated and connected. Let's welcome the changes, says David Hilton
4 min |