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 kitchen design advice to the best ways to insulate your home, our team is here to help…

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

HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING AWARDS 2024

She who dares WINS • Inspired by a visit to Los Angeles, full-time business owner and single mum Ruth poured her heart, soul and savings into creating a family oasis for herself and two teenage daughters

WINNER BEST RENOVATION

WINNER BEST CONVERSION & READER’S CHOICE

WINNER HOME OF THE FUTURE

Face value • Inspired by the form of the building it replaced, this contemporary self-build sits comfortably in an otherwise traditional setting

WINNER SPIRIT OF SELF-BUILD

WINNER BEST VALUE

Living off the land • Susie and her husband Robert built a modestly sized sustainable home to support their work on an idyllically situated organic farm

WINNER BEST INTERIOR

WINNER BEST CUSTOM BUILD

Movers and shakers • Going up and out with striking tile-clad extensions has substantially increased the size of this Victorian home complete with a stunning secluded roof terrace

SHORTLISTED

PLANNING CONDITIONS • You may find your planning permission has a range of conditions attached to it, but what are they and can you negotiate them? Our planning expert offers advice

13 tips for creating a healthier home • Discover how to design and build a house that prioritises the physical and mental wellbeing of its occupants

How to design an open-plan living room • Making the most of your space is more than simply combining a living room and kitchen — here are a few tips and tricks for creating a stunning open-plan layout

PRIVATE VS LOCAL AUTHORITY BUILDING CONTROL • Discover the differences between these two routes and work out which option is best for you and your project

MOVE OR EXTEND IN 2025? • If you’re short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice?

HOW MUCH DOES INSULATION COST? • Want to improve your home’s energy efficiency? Our expert advises on the costs and options for insulating your home so you can budget for the necessary work

PART 1 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • In this first part of our new series, we explore how to find and assess potential in a renovation project so you can avoid buying a money pit

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

ARE SOLAR PANELS ON A FLAT ROOF A GOOD IDEA? • If your roof design isn’t sloped, are solar panels still a viable option? We explore everything you need to know to ensure they work effectively

Kitchen trends 2025 • Meet the bold, warm and tech-smart trends that are transforming kitchens in 2025, as we move away from minimalism...