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In this issue
DIY SELF-BUILDS
We show you the different ways you can save thousands of pounds on your homebuilding project.
VALUING A SELF-BUILD PLOT
If you’re thinking of buying land with a view to building on it, here’s a guide to help you check its viability.
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELF-BUILD
Your step-by-step guide to building your first self-build — from finding a plot to financing your project..
On the edge
Built on a plot overlooking a steep valley, Jane and Tim Trounce’s cantilevered home was built in defiance of gravity — and a whole load of project setbacks
![On the edge](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/B4EzDsKd71685615248780/ON-THE-EDGE.jpg)
4 mins
Rescue remedy
After a series of frustrating setbacks with planning permission, Gary and Sue Hilton came up with the ideal formula for building their new home
![Rescue remedy](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/pROZQH56k1685615633857/RESCUE-REMEDY.jpg)
5 mins
Doubling up
Emma and Richard Daw took pleasure in painstakingly restoring and extending a former shepherd's shelter on the north Norfolk coastline
![Doubling up](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/q5bhmRp-E1685616111739/DOUBLING-UP.jpg)
4 mins
DIY self-builds
Discover the different ways these self-builders saved tens of thousands of pounds on their bespoke home building projects
![DIY self-builds](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/JpLM80DoB1685616572191/DIY-SELFBUILDS.jpg)
4 mins
12 ways to get the best from trades
If you want to keep your build on track and to budget, you’ll need to know how to best engage with different trades to create a harmonious site and a successful project. Michelle Guy offers some words of advice…
![12 ways to get the best from trades](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/R3bj-A1pp1685617242736/12-WAYS-TO-GET-THE-BEST-FROM-TRADES.jpg)
7 mins
Knocking down and replacing a house
Demolishing and rebuilding on the same site may or may not need a planning application, so before you start navigating this potentially tricky route, take planning consultant Simon Rix’s advice
![Knocking down and replacing a house](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/pWBDEdM731685622058178/KNOCKING-DOWN-AND-REPLACING-A-HOUSE.jpg)
5 mins
OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME RENOVATING AN EDWARDIAN HOME
Natasha Brinsmead explains how to update and renovate an Edwardian property, focusing on the 10 most common design features
![OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME RENOVATING AN EDWARDIAN HOME](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/H9qSuOg8U1685621267677/OLD-HOUSE-NEW-HOME-RENOVATING-AN-EDWARDIAN-HOME.jpg)
7 mins
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPING
To get the most out of your time and money the landscaping aspect of a build should be planned in from the start. Quantity surveyor Tim Phillips lays the groundwork…
![HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPING](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/dyOJt737M1685621509656/HOW-TO-SAVE-MONEY-ON-LANDSCAPING.jpg)
9 mins
THE ART OF MATCHING MATERIALS
When you take on an extension and opt to match materials like-for-like, it can be a challenge. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock shares his advice on how best to source exactly what you need
![THE ART OF MATCHING MATERIALS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/uEhxoONbN1685620627593/THE-ART-OF-MATCHING-MATERIALS.jpg)
7 mins
Creating an indoor/outdoor space
Encourage your home to be at one with the great outdoors by linking up your inner and outer spaces
![Creating an indoor/outdoor space](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/KHnKqL36q1685621025832/CREATING-AN-INDOOROUTDOOR-SPACE.jpg)
3 mins
Sliding doors
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing sliding doors. We shed light on what you need to know before you buy
![Sliding doors](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/p64aFbKbO1685620113752/SLIDING-DOORS.jpg)
10 mins
Amazing double-height spaces
From gorgeous oak-frame spaces to minimalist modern rooms, these beautiful lofty spaces will set your imagination soaring
![Amazing double-height spaces](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/K7iIScK1-1685619603904/AMAZING-DOUBLEHEIGHT-SPACES.jpg)
4 mins
A woodland Symphony
Musicians Katerina Nazarova and Tim Hugh built their own sustainable home in a truly wild setting
![A woodland Symphony](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/zZy4kSdyx1685618617400/A-WOODLAND-SYMPHONY.jpg)
6 mins
HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Is a wind Lurbine right for your home?
If you’re thinking of resorting to wind power to bring down your bills, check out our expert Tim Pullen’s ultimate guide to wind turbines
![HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Is a wind Lurbine right for your home?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/16135/1328487/NTM1FdiHX1685618326746/HOW-GREEN-IS-YOUR-HOME-IS-A-WIND-LURBINE-RIGHT-FOR-YOUR-HOME.jpg)
9 mins
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Home
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
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.
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