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.

EDITOR’S LETTER • Editor Beth Murton has been a homes journalist and editor for over 20 years, and has renovated two homes. She is currently planning her next project

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HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING

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

A future proof home • Kathy Li and Richie Elliot’s futureproofed home in Stirlingshire’s Carron Valley turned adversity into innovation

Old to gold • First-time renovator Amanda Goddard couldn’t wait to take the lead when she and her husband Eric bought a 1930s ‘doer-upper’ in Derbyshire

Straight and narrow • Mark and Adrienne Wheeler’s showstopping zinc-clad house replaced a disused garage on an awkward infill site barely four metres wide

Finding the light • With no space to extend, Russell and Madalina Woolley had to dig deep to achieve the light, bright home they wanted in a warren of dark, dated rooms

Terrific tımber frame homes • From design flexibility to impressive sustainability and energy-efficiency credentials, these wow-factor homes showcase the various advantages of self-building with timber frame

12 things you need to know about Building Regulations • As an essential element of any self-build, renovation or extension, understanding the Building Regulations is key to the success of your project

How much does it cost to convert a basement? • Instead of creating a larger property footprint at ground level with an extension, converting an underused basement or cellar space could prove to be more cost-effective

THE HEALTHY HOME PART SEVEN: GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP • A restful sleep is essential to our general wellbeing, so Oliver Heath advises what you should consider when designing your sleeping space

A BUILDER’S VIEW HOW TO ENSURE YOU DON’T PAY OVER THE ODDS FOR MATERIALS • If you’re a novice renovator or first-time self-builder, how can you be confident you’re being offered the best price for materials, especially with the large increases we’ve seen recently? Our expert builder Andy Stevens offers his advice

EXTENDING ON A SLOPE • There are many points to consider when building an extension on an incline. But it can also be considered an opportunity as much as an obstruction

How to appeal a planning decision • If you have been refused planning permission for your dream project, don’t despair. Simon Rix offers his expert advice on what you should do next

Multifunctional hallways • Make your hallway work hard for your home by giving careful consideration to space, storage and light

CONTEMPORARY RADIATORS • The ‘hottest’ new designs to warm up your home

Essentials of Living design room • It’s one of the most important spaces in the house for enjoying your home, so getting the design of your living room just right should be high on your list of priorities — this space is meant for family relaxation and enjoyment, so don’t leave it as an afterthought

Woodburning stoves • As an increasingly popular heating option, there’s more to woodburners than meets the eye, so here’s all you need to know before making your...