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BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

REBECCA AND SIMON HAVE TRANSFORMED A PLAIN NEW BUILD WITH A SELF-BUILT EXTENSION AND IT’S ESPECIALLY MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS

These handpainted mistletoe table linen prints are the perfect backdrop to decorate a seasonal tablescape with foraged foliage. The crisp white-and-green colourway is also ideal to inspire a fresher c