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

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

Even if you’re apprehensive about technology, you almost certainly often use it without even realising – such as scrolling through Instagram on your phone, asking Alexa a question or planning a route

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