On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

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

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Despite the challenges, Celia and Keith McCarthy turned a 1970s bungalow into a characterful cedar-clad haven

Who needs a perfect rectangle when smart design, garden lights, and a firepit can turn even the quirkiest garden into the ULTIMATE HANG - OUT ?

Robyn and Mike Collins turned a boring 1950s home into the boldest, most exciting house on their street – all for less than £220,000