Far HORIZONS

Tim and Su Davison needed plenty of vision and determination to see through their project while working away at sea

THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO roof glazing

Rooflight or roof lantern? To help you decide which one is the right choice for you, we shed light on the costs and considerations to help simplify the buying process

Sustainable flooring

Choosing an eco flooring is high on the agenda for the modern green homes enthusiast. Discover which choices have the lowest impact on the environment with our handy guide

NEXT generation

Zoë Henderson and her sister Susan have rebuilt a tumbledown cow barn in North Wales using the building’s rustic origins and surrounding landscape as inspiration

TREE house

This new family home in the Scottish borders is built over five levels to address its dramatic sloping woodland setting

Going Coastal

Ash and Jess Alken have created a timeless seaside house in Cornwall with family-friendly features at its heart

Escape to the country

These homeowners have traded city amenities for a rural way of life, self-building, renovating and extending to create homes to suit their needs

Close to home

Architect Tim Hatton found a novel way of overcoming the challenges of redesigning his own family home

11 ways to cut the cost of your extension

With labour and material prices at a high, it's never been more important to rein in the cost of your extension project. We ask the experts for their advice

RESTORING PARQUET FLOORING

For many, restoring parquet flooring is a way of bringing the character and charm of its period flooding back-Natasha Brinsmead explains how to bring floors back to their best

Stylish and sustainable

Looking for a life away from the city, architects Spencer and Emma Guy spent a decade working tirelessly towards their dream lifestyle, with a CLT self-build at its heart

THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Bathrooms

From basins to baths and brassware, too, we reveal how to design, cost and buy your dream bathroom, whatever your budget

A new look

Retired couple Les and Julie Graves realised they were much closer to having the perfect home than they imagined

11 trades you need and how to find them

With the right professionals by your side, your self-build will be a smooth and enjoyable experience. Here's who to hire to create your A team...

A faithful conversion

Anastasya Martynova has converted a neglected Edwardian chapel, adding a mezzanine and roof terrace to create a peaceful home filled with her own heavenly artworks

Extending above a garage

When can or can't it be done? Chartered surveyor, Ian Rock, answers one common question about adding a single storey to a garage, and firm foundations are key

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELF-BUILD

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Beautiful Kitchen extensions

Creating a new hub of the home is at the heart of these amazing projects

One small step

Adding an extension and reconfiguring their layout gave Louise Potter and husband Sean a house that works for them -for a budget of just £35K

Garden boundary Ideas

Ensure the fringes of your garden work in harmony with your landscape design scheme, as well as your home, with our brilliant selection of boundary ideas

Conserving water in your home and garden

Saving water is more important now than ever, not only to conserve our water supplies, but also to prevent water entering overburdened mains drainage. Here we show you ways you can save water in your home

Recapturing the past

Richard Stott and Sharon Wolstencroft have rescued an agricultural barn from ruin and added a contemporary, yet sensitively designed, extension

Amazing glazing

From products that allow for whole walls of frameless glazing to 'smart glass that makes everyday life easier, check out our round up of the most exciting new products around

Single storey homes

Banish all thoughts of flimsy dated bungalows — single-storey houses can be super stylish structures, offering fantastically practical layouts suited to all lifestyles and needs. To prove it, we’ve pulled together some of the best designs out there

THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Renewables

Whether you want to include a heat pump with your self-build or add solar panels to your existing home, our experts lay out the costs and considerations

Impressive budget renovations

With imagination, patience and a watchful eye over finances, these homeowners have transformed their properties into welcoming homes on modest budgets

Rural gem

After two grueling years of planning, Patsy Parr took just 22 weeks to complete her first self-build — a modern take on a traditional oak framed home, complete with a boutique hotel vibe

Nordic notes

A dilapidated 1950s bungalow is now a contemporary home, boasting a vaulted kitchen and living space filled with Scandi inspiration and vintage heirlooms

Rainwater drainage: what is a soakaway?

Soakaways are a useful addition to your property’s rainwater drainage. Mark Brinkley explains how they work and how you can build your own…

Bright ideas

Knowing their converted coach house’s layout wouldn’t work for their growing family, Sam and Sarah Irvine decided to build two glass box extensions, resulting in a light and spacious home