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

From eco-friendly options to unusual finishes, as well as simple solutions that still speak volumes, we’ve got 12 flat roof extension ideas to help inspire your new addition

Garden writer Geoff Hodge explores the best cold frames for compact gardens – an ideal way to extend your growing season and a must-have companion for any greenhouse

Although a kitchen extension can be an exciting prospect and a worthwhile investment, it can seem a little overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about before you begin, and our essential guide has all

EARLIER IN THE year, we made a list of the things that make Penny a little harder to live with than she needs to be. Many have been sorted already – the plumbing is more reliable, a stabiliser has bee

For some people, completing a top-to-toe house renovation means finally saying goodbye to endless tradespeople and builders. But, for Rhian and Tom, it laid the foundations for an even more impressive