Homebuilding & Renovating - December 2022

In this issue

COMING HOME
One couple chose a turnkey route to build the house of their dreams in Northamptonshire.

THE RENOVATION GAME
A modern approach was taken when it came to bridging the gap between two period properties..

Coming home

First-time self-builders Lucy and John Hardwick have chosen the turnkey route to build their charming oak frame home in Northamptonshire

3 mins

The next chapter

Looking for somewhere in the country with the potential to generate an extra income, Luke and Laura Thomas decided to head for Dorset to convert an old flax shop-cum-garage in the grounds of their new home

3 mins

The renovation game

Jane and Craig have bridged the centuries with an imaginative link between an ancient cottage and its outbuildings

3 mins

Living attainably

Wanting to downsize without leaving the area she had lived in for 57 years, Heather Turner utilised a local planning policy to build a modest, futureproofed home on a shoestring budget

6 mins

12 things to know about floor structures

Chartered surveyor Ian Rock offers a self-builder's guide to getting the ground under your feet structurally sound

7 mins

HOW MUCH DOES A KITCHEN EXTENSION COST?

If you're planning that life-changing kitchen extension project, start by reading quantity surveyor Tim Phillips' ultimate cost guide

7 mins

Brilliant fireplace ideas

These stylish fireplace ideas will ensure your hearth becomes the centrepiece of your living space

4 mins

Inspirational есо retrofits

Find out how these amazing eco retrofits enabled the homeowners to reduce energy bills and make their existing homes more energy efficient

4 mins

How to insulate a period home

If you're living in a period cottage you may love the character but find the fuel bills daunting. What can be done to reduce energy bills without damaging the building?

6 mins

Reclaimed wood flooring

If you're thinking of installing reclaimed wood flooring, we lay down the facts about where to buy it, how much it will cost and any potential problems to be aware of

4 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.