Heart of oak

According to Sonia and Jamie Hockaday, good organisation, excellent teamwork and treats were the magic ingredients of their Warwickshire self-build

Heather and Chris Noon successfully overcame the most daunting of technical challenges to create a unique home with world-class views

Architect Karolina Banasik shares the challenges of transforming a historic beach house on Dorset’s Ballard Estate into a sustainable, stormproof home

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, innovative products and events that you won’t want to miss

The decision to buy a tired doer-upper was all about the location for one couple and realising they had to knock it down felt like a setback, but now they have a contemporary home that’s as spectacular as the landscape it sits within

has given Alan Dodkins and Suzy Gallina a unique and sustainable home where they can enjoy far-reaching sea views