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

MEET OUR EXPERTS • From extension advice to the best ways to landscape your outdoor space, our team is here to help…

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

California dreamıng • American native Jessica and Aberdeenshire local Chris were two halves of the vision behind this contemporary high-performance home in the Scottish hills

Natural extensıon • Creating more family space by building out to the rear of their Glasgow period townhouse was the logical step for Anna and Craig McManus

Adding a nother storey to a bungalow • Take a modest, single-storey bungalow and maximise the plot by building upwards to add an entire new level, as these UK self-builders have done

EASIEST AND HARDEST PLACES TO GET PLANNING CONSENT • Planning a self-build or large-scale project? Location can play a significant role in whether you’ll gain approval

12 things to know about custom build • We explore some of the points to consider before embarking on this route for your self-build project

How to design the lighting in your home • Good lighting design can make a world of difference to both the interior and exterior of your home. Here’s how to choose lighting that looks as good as it functions

MICROCEMENT FLOORING • Could this modern option be the ultimate low-maintenance floor finish? Experts reveal what you need to know

Light entertainment • With its abundant glazing and generous space, this rear and side extension has provided its owners with the perfect place to socialise

5 ways with... TERRAZZO • Incorporate this versatile material into your home and add wow factor to walls, floors, worktops and more…

LOFT CONVERSION VS EXTENSION • If you want to add more space but can’t decide on the best route to take, find out which option will be best suited to your home and budget

A labour of love • Isabelle and Brad Le Riche bought a dilapidated house in their dream location, gradually transforming it into a bright home for a growing family…

Kitchen island design • Ensure the success of your kitchen layout by paying attention to the size and detail of this key design feature

RENO FILES SUBSIDENCE • Movement and cracks in buildings can set alarm bells ringing, but what causes them and how can they be fixed?

HOW MUCH DOES RENDER COST? • Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your property, render is a typical choice for many houses. Here’s how to budget for this exterior finish

HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE • In this final part, our self-build expert sums up 11 key things that will ensure your self-build is a success

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

WHAT IS PASSIVHAUS PLUS AND PREMIUM? • Used as a method of addressing how well a Passivhaus can meet zero carbon targets, these standards set high targets for the...