Homebuilding & Renovating - September 2022

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A HOUSE OF TWO HALVES
This Cotswold cottage has been renovated and extended — doubling the living space for one family.

COASTAL LOOK OUT
Spotting a 1960s doer-upper online, this couple have made the most of the home’s gorgeous views..

House of TWO HALVES

After struggling to find a new home, Rachel and Matt Partridge decided to transform their historic Cotswold stone cottage into the house of their dreams

4 mins

Coastal Dream

Simon Francis has transformed a 1960s house on the Cornish coast, finally realising his longheld ambition to renovate a home by the sea

4 mins

Rural retreat

Keen to find a rural bolthole for their young family, Joe and Sarah Radmore have converted a sturdy barn that Joe built some 10 years previously

4 mins

Inspiring lifetime homes

These self-builders put futureproofing at the top of their priority list, incorporating design features that will allow them to live in their dream homes for years to come. See how it’s done with these stunning examples from around the UK

4 mins

Self-build: 13 things to do before you start onsite

Once your planning permission is obtained, it’s time to pave the way for your project to begin, but much of it starts before you’ve even broken ground. Mark Stevenson shares his expert tips

7 mins

SNAGGING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN ON A BUILD?

Your project is about to end — now is the time to get to grips with snagging for a quality finish, says master builder Andy Stevens

5 mins

Do you need planning permission to turn a garage into a room?

Surprisingly, the answer may be yes, even though you are not creating a new space, says planning consultant Simon Rix

3 mins

THE RENOVATION FILES HOW TO DEAL WITH ARTEX

It may have become the butt of many jokes since its Sixties heyday, but discovering you’ve got Artex ceilings is no laughing matter. Ian Rock explains how best to remove this perilous plasterwork

5 mins

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CONVERT A LOFT?

If converting the loft is a project you’d like to take on, read quantity surveyor Tim Phillips’ key cost breakdown

8 mins

How to add space wıthout extendıng

Craving more room but want to stay put? No problem. Our tips and tricks will help you create more space without increasing the footprint of your home

6 mins

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Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Description:

Each issue of Homebuilding & Renovating is packed full of inspiration and offers expert advice on a range of topics, from finding land, house design and choosing an architect, to planning permission, selecting materials and budget control – everything you need to ensure your project is a success.