14 tips for converting your loft

So often an underused dumping ground for the family’s clutter, your loft has the potential to become a valuable extra room, giving you that bedroom suite, bathroom or home office you’ve been dreaming

Organisation is key when it comes to building an extension, so our essential planner covers how to successfully sequence your project from start to finish

The decision to improve your current home or up sticks and move can be a tough one, with a huge range of factors involved. From emotional ties to an area, to practical space issues with a growing fami

Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

Whether you’re building a new roof or renovating an existing one, your location, style of roof and material choice will all have an impact on the overall costs. Here’s what you need to know

From improving insulation to eradicating draughts, we ask the experts for advice on banishing the chill this autumn and winter