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 renovation advice to the best ways to design your bathroom space, our team is here to help…

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

Stone love • Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for John and Cat Frankitti

Back to its best • Linda Danvin embarked on a year-long task to turn a forgotten Cornish townhouse into a historic gem

Revolutionary retrofits • Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

CAN PLANNING PERMISSION BE WITHDRAWN? • If you’re concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can’t be done

14 tips for designing a bathroom • Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice…

How to design a lifetime home • Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

Work rest & pray • Nadeem and Saadya Bhatti’s new extension to their Victorian villa has created a magnificent multifunctional family space

6 TIPS FOR BUILDING AN EXTENSION THROUGH WINTER • Creating your dream project during the coldest months isn’t for the faint-hearted. Follow these six essential tips to help survive bad weather and to mitigate delays

A taste of Manhattan • Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe’s new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture

PART 12 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • A whole house rewire is commonly needed in renovation projects – here’s everything you need to know about the job and the costs

HOW MUCH DOES A NEW KITCHEN COST? • Fitting a new kitchen is one of your biggest outlays in your self-build or renovation, so it pays to know what you can get for your money and how to make your budget go further

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need an answer for? Just drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

HOW LONG DOES HOME INSULATION LAST? • The insulation in your home has a lifespan, and it’s important to know when it is time to replace it, as our building expert explains

Clever cladding ideas • It’s the master of disguise design feature that can turn a standard exterior into a stunning spectacle – here’s how to get the most from your chosen build material

Self-build for beginners BUILDING WITH INSULATED CONCRETE FORMWORK • Fast, efficient and highly insulated, could this innovative build system be the best option for you? Our self-build expert reveals the pros and cons

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