Insight

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

Building a new barn-style home combines traditional character with innovative modern construction techniques to achieve the best of both worlds, as these UK projects show

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

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FEATURE ROGER HUNT, CO-AUTHOR OF OLD HOUSE HANDBOOK

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