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 • Claire Lloyd has been a member of the Homebuilding & Renovating team for 15 years. She’s currently in the midst of another renovation.

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Homebuilding & Renovating

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

Have you built Britain’s best home? • We want to hear all about your completed projects as we launch The Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2023

Barn ambition • Nestled among the trees and the rolling Kent countryside, Astrid Zala’s contemporary home took its inspiration from both natural and industrial elements

Restore and relax • Andy and Sue Perrin have carefully converted a tumbledown stone barn in Devon, reinstating character through careful design

A small addıtıon • Looking to downsize in a home she could futureproof, Catherine Chalmers reorganised and extended the layout of a 1950s bungalow

Stepping out • Sarah Jenkins and Andy Rough added a new glazed kitchen extension to introduce some much-needed light and space to their Glaswegian basement flat

Budget builds for under £250k • With clever design and careful planning, it’s possible to build a bespoke home on a tight budget. Check out this selection of affordable homes to spark inspiration for your own project

12 ways to keep your self-build on budget • Discover the innovative strategies and clever hacks you can use to claw back pennies when building a bespoke home

How much does planning permission cost? • Before setting out on your self-build journey, it’s important to be aware of the costs you’ll incur from the outset, as planning consultant Simon Rix explains

HOW MUCH DOES A NEW BATHROOM COST? • Setting a budget for your bathroom fit-out can be tricky to do with all the variables you need to consider. Tim Phillips is here to advise

How to downsize your home • Ready to live in a smaller abode? Scaling back need not mean sacrificing style or feeling cramped. Our guide shares some brilliant tips on how to downsize successfully

DRIVEWAYS • Stylish and practical solutions to add instant kerb appeal

Designing a child’s bedroom • Create a room for your children that says ‘stay and play’, whatever their age, with these design tips and tricks

HOT TAPS • It’s the must-have appliance for 2023 that is making kettles a thing of the past. The experts reveal what practical aspects to consider before making your choice

HOW TO GET FOUNDATIONS RIGHT • Adding an extension to your home? Then opting for the right foundation system is key in determining the stability and longevity of the new addition. However, there’s a lot to consider — as chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains

Guttering and fascias • As well as serving a practical purpose, rainwater goods can enhance your home’s appeal. Here’s our selection of the best materials and design options

ASK THE EXPERTS Q&A • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or renovation project that you need answering? Drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be...