Homebuilding & Renovating - 3 Jul 2025
HOW TO BUILD AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME
Adding value
EXPERT ADVICE
TOP TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL IN SUMMER
OAK FRAME EXTENSIONS Inspiring projects with instant charm
STEP OUTSIDE Link your indoor and outdoor space
FROM THE EDITOR
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TERESA CONWAY
ALLAN CORFIELD
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BREAKING AWAY
RURAL RENEWAL
TIMELESS STYLE
NEW DIRECTION
SELF-BUILD FOR BEGINNERS: HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
HOW TO MAKE YOUR EXTENSION WORK WITH YOUR GARDEN
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN DURING A BUILD
ASK THE EXPERTS
CREATING A MULTIGENERATIONAL HOME
GUIDE TO PLANNING PERMISSION COSTS
SMART KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
ARE HEAT PUMPS WORTH IT?
BUYING LAND FROM A NEIGHBOUR TO BUILD ON
OAK FRAME EXTENSIONS
SENSORY GARDENS
GUIDE TO RENOVATING: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
HOW TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
5 WAYS TO USE CURVES IN YOUR PROJECT
AMAZING HOMES
INSIGHT
HOW MUCH DOES A GARAGE COST?
Brits are facing a ‘postcode lottery’ for green installations
GREEN BELT HOMES OPPOSED
YOUR RIGHT TO BUILD
Fancy fencing
BOOK OF THE MONTH
BESPOKE KITCHENS, DESIGNED FOR YOU
ALL ABOUT THAT BRASS
DODGY DIY
LONDON HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW
OAKWRIGHTS’ OPEN DAY
ICONIC SURFACE
THREE PRETTY PARQUET FLOORS
History in the making
Breaking away
Breaking away
PROJECT NOTES
SPOTLIGHT ON DEMOLISHING A SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY
Rural renewal
Rural renewal
TIMELINE
FROM THE ARCHITECT
THE DETAILS
Oak frame extensions
Oak frame extensions
Simple and contemporary
CRAFTED IN OAK
HOW MUCH DOES PLANNING PERMISSION COST?
12 tips for creating a multigenerational property
Smart k itchens and bathrooms
Smart k itchens and bathrooms
RECYCLING AND WASTE SOLUTIONS
direction New
direction New
FROM THE ARCHITECT
THE BUILD
Outdoor kitchens PICK YOUR APPLIANCES
HOW TO MAKE YOUR EXTENSION WORK WITH YOUR GARDEN
SHOULD YOU DESIGN YOUR GARDEN OR EXTENSION FIRST?
Timeless style
Timeless style
METAL-FRAMED WINDOWS
THE DETAILS
BEST BUILD DECISION
5 ways to use... CURVES IN YOUR PROJECT
TOP TIP
TOP TIP
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN DURING A BUILD
RISK OF CONTAMINATION TO YOUR PLANTS
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
5 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN PROJECT MANAGING THEIR OWN RENOVATION
TIPS TO KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR RENOVATION SCHEDULE
BUYING LAND FROM A NEIGHBOUR TO BUILD A HOUSE
WHAT ABOUT COST?
HOW MUCH DOES A GARAGE COST?
AVERAGE GARAGE COSTS
GARAGE CONVERSION COSTS
ASK THE EXPERTS
What kind of storage do I need in my boot room?
Can you have a wet room in a loft conversion?
How should I maintain my HVAC system?
What should eggshell paint be used for?
TOP TIP
How do I keep my conservatory cool in warm weather?
TOP TIP
What are the benefits of having smart locks?
WHAT’S ON
JARGON BUSTER
ARE HEAT PUMPS WORTH IT?
Sensory gardens
Sensory gardens
CREATE ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS
GROW BLOOMS FOR SCENT
BUILD TEXTURED SURFACES FOR TOUCH
CREATE ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS
GROW BLOOMS FOR SCENT
CREATE VISUAL APPEAL WITH COLOURFUL PLANTING
CREATE AREAS FOR DIFFERENT SENSES
FROM THE EXPERT
CREATE AREAS FOR DIFFERENT SENSES
GROW HERBS AND VEG TO ENJOY THEIR TASTE
ENCOURAGE BIRDS AND WILDLIFE
FROM THE EXPERT
INCORPORATE EDIBLES INTO YOUR PLANTING
HOW TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
TOP TIPS TO REDUCE OVERHEATING
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