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 extension advice to the best ways to transform a terrace property, our team is here to help…

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

Home grown • For experienced self-builders Marian and John Nash, their oak self-build was a long time coming but well worth the wait

Doctor’s orders • As a busy medical professional, James Bayley called on the help of an expert team to transform this former shop into a sustainable sanctuary

Terrace homes transformed • Find out how a creative approach to design can yield revolutionary results when it comes to updating your terraced home

WHAT PLANNERS WANT • How can you ensure your design is approved? Our expert offers his essential steps for planning permission success

13 tips for building on brownfield land • An unloved parcel of land that’s previously been used for industrial purposes could provide the perfect spot for your self-build. Here, we explain what you need to know if you’re considering buying a brownfield plot

How to design a Passivhaus • It’s considered to be the gold standard in ultra-eco homes, but just what’s involved and how difficult is it to achieve? Our expert guide explains all

A new perspective • Extending their traditional country cottage with a precision-engineered glass box has proved life-changing for Bob and Sue Remington

GUIDE TO RENOVATING • Damp can besiege many a renovation project so it’s essential to know the common issues, causes and some practical solutions

Balancing act • Tim and JoJo Bowles decided that a sustainable and contemporary extension to their period farmhouse would turn it into the ideal family home

YOUR 12-STEP EXTENSION PLANNER • Organisation is key when it comes to building an extension, so our essential planner covers how to successfully sequence your project from start to finish

HOW MUCH DOES A ROOF COST? • Whether you’re building a new roof or renovating an existing one, your location, style of roof and material choice will all have an impact on the overall costs. Here’s what you need to know

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

WHAT IS A SOLAR PANEL INVERTER? • Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains the purpose of a solar panel inverter and why it’s one of the most important parts of your energy set-up

Wow-factor wall panelling • From bedrooms to bathrooms and living rooms to hallways, panelling can transform a humble wall into a striking focal point in your space

LIVING WITH A BIOMASS BOILER • Our renovation expert explains what you need to know about using biomass to heat your home, including common issues and the weekly and monthly tasks you have to carry out

Self-build for beginners BUILDING WITH STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS • Structurally strong, excellent for airtightness and quick to...