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

Across the UK, but particularly in the south-east of England, giant and featureless buildings are springing up. Despite their size, they’re designed to be unobtrusive, and you won’t spot any signage t

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

IS THE ERA OF ROBOT-DRIVEN UNEMPLOYMENT ALMOST UPON US?

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