De-risk your self-build

Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne offers words of warning. MAKING sure your home is covered in the event of frozen or burst pipes, floods or storms may not be at the forefront of your mind

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

Knowing this was going to be their forever home, Dawn and Graham Hillier put heart and soul into every aspect of their new-build project

Building your own home is probably the biggest commitment you will ever make, so ensure that the house you create fulfils your every requirement

A new online platform promises to make home improvements easier, cheaper and less stressful

AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOOR PLAN WAS THE SOLUTION FOR TIM FREEMAN AND LIZZIE O’NEILL’S NARROW BUT LIGHT-FILLED HOME