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

Even if you’re apprehensive about technology, you almost certainly often use it without even realising – such as scrolling through Instagram on your phone, asking Alexa a question or planning a route