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 funding a renovation project to advice on choosing heat pumps, our team is here to help…

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

Positive energy • Rob Elkins incorporated a suite of eco technology and sustainable principles when designing and building his family home

Together we thrive • A heartwarming collaboration between a retired couple and a group of young volunteer builders has resulted in a unique and accessible timber eco-home on a Herefordshire smallholding

Brick-clad homes • While the humble brick makes the ideal material for walls and floors, both inside and out, exposed brickwork can add instant character to a home of any age, as these projects from throughout the UK demonstrate…

PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE • Seeking planning expertise at the earliest stage possible could be key to your project being granted the necessary approval

12 tips for building on land you already own • Find out how to make the most of your garden plot by following these steps

How to design the perfect hallway space • An impactful entrance can set the tone for the rest of your home, so pay attention to everything from the layout to those all-important finishing touches

WOODBURNING STOVES • Installing a logburner adds warmth and style to your home. What should you consider when choosing one ?

Northern soul • Replacing an old side extension and reconfiguring the layout has brought new life to this South Yorkshire home for a family of four

5 ways with... PICTURE WINDOWS • Include this style of glazing in your project to frame a view or increase light in a space

HOW LONG DOES AN EXTENSION TAKE TO BUILD? • Knowing the key stages of an extension project and how long each one is likely to last is key to planning your project timeline effectively

Creative thinking • In order to overcome initial planning concerns, Angus and Justine Flockhart opted for a dual-roof rear extension that cleverly minimises its impact on the neighbours

Green roofs • Roofs covered in vegetation have been around for thousands of years, but the latest systems provide eco credentials as well as a beautiful view

THE ULTIMATE BUYER’S GUIDE TO Self-build insurance • When taking on a build of any kind, you need to ensure you have the right policies in place to cover the project from start to finish, and even after completion

HOW MUCH DOES CENTRAL HEATING COST? • Whether you’re fitting heating in a new home or upgrading your existing system, here’s what you need to include in your budget…

PART 2 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • When it comes to renovation projects the buying process is often different to the norm — as are the lending opportunities available. We delve into the world of renovation finance and buying at auction

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...