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

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

Multifunctional taps, like Abode’s stylish Pronteau collection, have become a modern kitchen must-have – offering hot, cold, steaming hot, and even fresh filtered water. Now, the addition of a handspr

Kate Hewitt and husband Tom completely renovated their home when they first moved in, including replacing all the flooring and installing a new kitchen. ‘We chose IKEA carcasses but upgraded the doors

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

THINKING OF INVESTING IN A NEW WOOD-BURNING STOVE THIS YEAR? OUR GUIDE WILL HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOUR HOME…