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 • Whether it’s advice on barn conversions or how to insulate with hemp, our team is here to help…

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

Is your home the best in Brıtaın? • In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, we’re launching the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 to find the best completed projects in the UK

Home at last • Ian and Louise Armstrong wanted somewhere they could call their forever home and the site they discovered proved the perfect plot to build it on

Riverside retreat • This spectacular and elegant waterside home is a triumph of design on a complex plot

Healthy homes • Creating a healthy home involves using natural materials to reduce toxins, choosing renewable technologies and bringing in light to improve wellbeing — as these UK projects demonstrate

PLANNING COMMITTEES • Understanding the ins and outs of how planning committees work can prove the difference between the success and failure of your planning application, as Simon Rix explains…

17 things to know when converting a barn • From tracking down the right property to creating a design that’s sensitive to the original structure, we share the dos and don’ts of converting a former agricultural building

How to design an extension • Don’t know where to start? Follow these steps to ensure you set off on the right track and create a space that meets all of your needs

Material gains • With a strong focus on its fabric and finishes, as well as bespoke features, this mid-century home has been cleverly reimagined as a light-filled, modern space

5 ways with... OUTDOOR PAVING • Enhance your garden with paving that makes the most of your space – and your money

HOW TO SOUNDPROOF A LOFT CONVERSION • Create a peaceful retreat in your loft by ensuring you soundproof it effectively with these tips from our experts

À la mode • A rear and side return extension allowed Holly Wadsworth and François-Xavier Geslin to create a French-inspired kitchen and dining space fit for the whole family

Kitchen pantries • Without proper storage a kitchen can feel chaotic, but with help from a pantry cupboard you can create an organised space with a home for everything

THE ULTIMATE BUYER’S GUIDE TO garage doors • Discover which features to check for when you are looking to buy a garage door – ensuring you choose one that’s not only functional but stylish and secure, too

8 STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE AT AUCTION • If you’re considering buying a house at auction, it’s vital that you understand the process

GUIDE TO RENOVATING • Need some design advice for your renovation project? We talk you through the options, from architects through to package companies, so you can find the right route for you

HOW MUCH DOES INTERNAL PLASTERING COST? • It’s a key element when it comes to renovation, extension and self-build projects, so here is everything you need to know when budgeting for plastering walls and ceilings

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