Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating is the UK's number-one magazine for home extenders and self-builders. From build costs, planning permission, hiring builders, to project managing subcontractors and step-by-step DIY guides, each issue is packed with the best expert advice to help you deliver your project on time and within budget. You'll also find inspiring case studies of completed projects, and all the design ideas and inspiration you need to create your dream home. Whether you're renovating and extending an existing property, or building a new home, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine is your essential project companion.

Homebuilding & Renovating

FROM THE EDITOR

INSIGHT • A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

Forward looking • The design of this stunning oak frame home was carefully thought through to ensure it would stand the test of time

Big switch • Annicka Locket and James Terry took an upside-down approach to turn a derelict outhouse into a barn with a difference

Bungalow renovations • This selection of striking projects shows the innovative ways in which a single-storey home can be transformed to meet the needs of its occupants

GUIDE TO OVERLOOKING • It’s one of the most common reasons for a planning application to be refused, so what can you do to ensure overlooking doesn’t become an issue on your project? Our expert shares his advice…

12 ways to get the most from your architect • A good relationship with your architect can be one of the best ways to ensure the success of your build project

A guide to home offices • Whether you want to create a dedicated work area or find ways to fit in a desk space, our expert tips will ensure you create a productive, practical and engaging work environment at home

Sight lines • Taking the owners’ love of photography as inspiration, this Victorian house was given a family-focused contemporary makeover

HOW TO HEAT AN EXTENSION • Heating a house extension involves finding a solution for your new space and making it work with your existing one. We take a look at the choices available

Animal magıc • When writers Aurelie and Daniel Chambers decided to renovate their Victorian terrace house, they wanted every aspect to cater to both them and their two cats

PART 15 RESTORING ORIGINAL FEATURES • The promise of uncovering original features is, for many, one of the biggest draws of a renovation project. But what should you do if you find them in a sorry state? Our guide explains how to proceed

WHAT IS VALUE ENGINEERING? • If you want to control costs and use your project funds wisely, our quantity surveyor explains how value engineering might be the process you need to help you do so successfully

ASK THE EXPERTS • Need some advice on your self-build, extension or home renovation project?

Welcoming hallway lighting • As well as ensuring your entrance area is practical, the perfect lighting will be warm, mood-enhancing and occasionally make you go ‘wow’

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH INSULATION? • You might think adding extra insulation is always a good thing, but as our expert explains, this isn’t always the case

Self-build for beginners ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PLOT • Finding a plot is just the start of your self-build journey, working out if it’s actually possible or financially viable to build on it is the next important step

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