Homebuilding & Renovating - 1 Mai 2025
EXTENSION MASTERCLASS
Healthy homes
Air source vs ground source heat pumps
GUIDE TO BARN CONVERSIONS
Loft conversion soundproofing
PLOT-BUYING MISTAKES YOU NEED TO AVOID
Buying a project at auction
Garage door buyer’s guide
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NATASHA BRINSMEAD
SIMON GRAHAM
REBECCA FOSTER
ROBIN WHITLOCK
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À LA MODE
RIVERSIDE RETREAT
MATERIAL GAINS
SELF-BUILD FOR BEGINNERS: PLOT-BUYING MISTAKES
BUYING A HOUSE AT AUCTION
BUYER’S GUIDE TO GARAGE DOORS
ASK THE EXPERTS
EYE-CATCHING BRICK EXTENSIONS
AIR SOURCE VS GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP
SOUNDPROOFING A LOFT CONVERSION
17 VITAL TIPS FOR CONVERTING A BARN
DESIGNING AN EXTENSION
OUTDOOR PAVING
HEALTHY HOMES
GUIDE TO RENOVATING: DESIGN ADVICE
THE 2025 HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING AWARDS
INTERNAL PLASTERING: WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
PLANNING COMMITTEES
HEMP INSULATION
AMAZING HOMES
INSIGHT
KITCHEN PANTRIES
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SHAPELY SHOWERS
BEAUTIFUL BATHING
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BOOK OF THE MONTH
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SAVE BIG ON LOW CARBON SYSTEMS
MIND THE (ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE) GAP
BUILD EVENTS
THREE TERRIFIC TERRAZZO REPLICAS
GILDED SAUNA
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Is your home the best in Brıtaın?
Is your home the best in Brıtaın?
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER YOUR PROJECT
THE JUDGING PANEL
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Spirit of Self-build
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Home at last
SPOTLIGHT ON DESIGNING A NEW BUILD IN A CONSERVATION AREA
THE DETAILS
Riverside retreat
Riverside retreat
SPOTLIGHT ON BUILDING ON A RIVERBANK
BEST BUILD DECISION
Healthy homes
Healthy homes
PLANNING COMMITTEES
SIMON RIX
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MEETING?
SUCCESS STORY
17 things to k now when converting a barn
17 things to k now when converting a barn
How to design an extension
How to design an extension
CAN I DESIGN MY OWN EXTENSION?
WILL AN EXTENSION ADD VALUE TO MY HOME?
Material gains
Material gains
SPOTLIGHT ON ENHANCING NATURAL LIGHT
5 ways with... OUTDOOR PAVING
TOP TIP
5 ways with... OUTDOOR PAVING
KEEPING EXTERNAL. NOISE OUT
ECO FLOORING
Kitchen pantries
Kitchen pantries
garage doors
5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUYERS
SECURITY
GARAGE DOOR STYLES
THE RIGHT CHOICE
8 STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE AT AUCTION
7 DON’T GET CARRIED AWAY
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
HOW MUCH DO ARCHITECTS COST?
ACCURATE PLANS MEAN ACCURATE QUOTES
HOW MUCH DOES INTERNAL PLASTERING COST?
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Are triple-glazed doors much heavier than double-glazed designs, and do they require more effort to operate?
What is overage on land?
Are there advantages to commissioning a bespoke kitchen island?
Can you wallpaper over old wallpaper?
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What are the regulations around installing a boiler?
What’s the best way to find a plumber I can trust?
What are the alternatives to using concrete?
WHAT’S ON
SHOULD I INSTALL AN AIR SOURCE OR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP?
WHEN IS A GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP BEST?
WHEN IS AN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP BEST?
HOW MUCH SPACE DOES A GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP NEED?
Eye-catching brick extensıons
Eye-catching brick extensıons
MIX BRICK AND RENDER FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FEEL
ADD AN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
CONTRAST PALE BRICKS WITH METAL
ADD IMPACT WITH A DARK BRICK EXTENSION
PEREEN D’AVOINE, FOUNDER OF RUSSIAN FOR FISH
ADD INTEREST WITH A NEAT GEOMETRIC PATTERN
BLEND A BRICK EXTENSION WITH YOUR HOME
USE BRICK INSIDE, BUT PAINT IT WHITE
OPT FOR A MINIMALISTIC BRICK AND GLASS EXTENSION
FROM THE EXPERT
USE CORBELLED BRICKWORK TO ADD DEPTH
USE A PALER BRICK TO MARK OUT A MODERN ADDITION
HEMP INSULATION
WHERE TO BUY
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