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 landscape your outdoor space, our team is here to help…

INSIGHT • A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, innovative products and events that you won’t want to miss

Mission impossible • Heather and Chris Noon successfully overcame the most daunting of technical challenges to create a unique home with world-class views

Winning formula • According to Sonia and Jamie Hockaday, good organisation, excellent teamwork and treats were the magic ingredients of their Warwickshire self-build

Space enhancing loft conversions • Converting a loft is the obvious choice when it comes to adding space and value to a home. There’s a variety of styles and solutions to choose from, as these UK projects demonstrate

PLANNING PERMISSION PROCESS EXPLAINED • Want your project to sail smoothly through the planning process? Our step-by-step guide sets out the route to success

14 ways to add space without extending • If you’ve run out of room with little possibility of building outwards, don’t despair – there are many ways you can better utilise the space you have

How to design your outdoor space • Give your garden the attention it deserves with our guide to creating a space that’s functional, looks good and is packed with year-round interest

History in the making • Preserving and extending their listed Victorian house in Lyme Regis has given Alan Dodkins and Suzy Gallina a unique and sustainable home where they can enjoy far-reaching sea views

5 ways with... WINDOW SEATS • An inviting spot in which to unwind and enjoy the view, these cosy seating spaces can be incorporated into your home in a number of imaginative ways

HOW TO CREATE A LIGHT-FILLED KITCHEN • If you’re building a new kitchen extension, incorporate clever design elements to ensure that it’s full of natural light – all the way to the back

THE ULTIMATE BUYER’S GUIDE TO sliding doors • Offering abundant light, slender sightlines and ease of use, it’s not surprising that this classic glazing style has become a firm favourite

Making space • With careful craftsmanship and an eye for detail, David Valinsky and Jess Mitchell transformed their narrow Victorian terraced house into a practical and thoughtfully designed home

Maximising bathroom space • If you’re yearning for that luxury bathroom but are feeling frustrated by a serious lack of room, don’t despair – here’s how to make the most of your space

BUILDING A GARDEN ROOM • From rules and regulations to the best type of foundations for your space, here’s what you need to consider when adding an outdoor room

PART 7 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • Improve a dated layout with our practical low-down on the most common remodelling jobs involved in a renovation project

BUYING A LISTED BUILDING • Choosing a listed property can bring complications you hadn’t anticipated. Our homes expert reveals what she’s learned after buying a Grade II-listed cottage

HOW MUCH DOES A RENOVATION COST? • If you’re about to embark on a...