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Swimming ponds are increasingly becoming an alternative solution to conventional swimming pools. Tim Evans, Director of UK leading swimming pond provider Garternart gives some guidance to those self-builders considering a swimming pond.
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Looking for a low-maintenance plant to bring life to your new interior scheme? Indoor trees are decorative, easy to care for and long-lasting.
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There are few things more satisfying than knowing you've chosen a material that not only looks great and complements your home but also provides a cost effective, long term solution for your project.
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Jan
2016
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In most cases, the completion of the exterior landscape will mark the end of the self build journey. Claire Pendarves, Design Director of Luxplan Lighting Design, offers some essential guidance on illumination that will enable you to enjoy your garden all year round.
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Sliding door hardware can help to create versatile spaces in a home, offering both privacy and open plan areas to suit requirements. Fergus Pickard, Product Development Director, P C Henderson looks at what to consider when specifying folding or sliding door systems to create adaptable homes.
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This stunning, detached, three-bedroom property, located in the beautiful mid-Wales countryside, has been designed by the expert team at Welsh Oak Frame to create a show-stopping home that makes the most of the surrounding scenery.
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Self-building not only enables you to have a home designed exactly to your specifications, it can also allow you to acquire a house for a fraction of the cost of buying an equivalent property on the open market.
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Well-built modern homes are far more energy efficient than their older counterparts and self-build projects usually see their owners keen to make as easy to heat, as inexpensively as possible.
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Thanks to its strength, sustainability and natural beauty, oak has once again become the material of choice when creating spectacular ceiling features. Here Oakmasters, a specialist in oak structures, discusses what you need to consider when deciding on your ceiling solution.
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As an architect, Paul Davis appreciates how small details can combine to create a greater overall impression of a property. So when it came to choosing folding doors for his own home, he was delighted to discover Centor Integrated Doors.
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Following Church Road being crowned winner of 'Best Housing Development 1-5 Units' at the recent Brick Awards, i-build reflects on the use of red brick on this stunning Belfast property.
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When Phil Newbold and his wife, Joy, decided to embark on building their own low-energy house in County Durham, obtaining planning consent in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty proved to be the biggest hurdle.
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Andrew Reardon, Senior Selfbuild Account Handler at self-build insurance policy expert ProAktive Selfbuild, highlights the risks of site thefts and offers some handy advice on how to reduce them.
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Jan
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Peter Bell, Conservation Advisor for The Listed Property Owners Club, offers some guiding principles to owners of listed properties who are looking to undertake repairs or alterations to their home.
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2015
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Building your own house generally represents a once in a lifetime opportunity so it is vital that you plan every detail of the build to ensure all your visions are realised in the final construction.
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Nov
2015
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Regardless of when you choose to embark on designing this space, the bathroom is an area where you can really get creative and add a personal touch. From the fixtures and fittings through to the sanitaryware, there are a whole host of products on the market. Here, Helen Shaw, at…
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2015
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In this article, structural glazing specialist Clear Living reflects on the inherent properties of structural glazing and reveals why it has become so popular in self-build and custom-build homes.
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Tony Wereszczynski, Technical Director at Marley Alutec explains how to use rainwater systems to add that final touch to a self-build project.
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2015
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Staircases have gone through a massive transformation in the last 15 years. They have gone from being an aspect of the home that you are required to have, to becoming a real focal point of your home.
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Homeowners are increasingly turning to vinyl as their preferred choice of flooring in residential and projects. But why, after so many years acting as the poorer cousin, is vinyl making a comeback?
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A local presentation in their hometown inspired Mr and Mrs Young to commission a two-bedroom single-storey bungalow built to Passivhaus standards.
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2015
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To avoid unwanted delays to your self-build project, your application process must be ‘by the book’. Steven Pearson, Planning Consultant and Legal Author at legislation analyst Cedrec, outlines some essential guidance for the application procedure.
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2015
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The past couple of years have been hugely significant in making self build a real, viable housing option for all, boosted greatly by the Government's continued support. Here, Raymond Connor, Chief Executive at BuildStore & Custom Build Homes, looks back on the year and at what lies ahead for those…
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As a sustainable, cost-effective and convenient heating solution, biomass-fuelled systems have become an increasingly popular choice for self-build projects. Phil Hurley, Managing Director at NIBE, looks at the factors driving uptake - and how self-builders can reap the long-term benefits of biomass.
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Nov
2015
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Landscaping investment
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With the cost of moving house rising by 59% in recent years to an average of £12,000, more and more homeowners are thinking twice about relocating and are deciding to invest in what they already have. Here Malcolm Gough, Business Development Director at Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd explains how…
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2015
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Since appearing on Series 10 of TV Series ‘The Apprentice’, Ella Jade has launched her own interior design brand. Here, Ella Jade shares her top tips for making a house a home.
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2015
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70-year-old Colin Clarkson has transformed a rundown two-bedroom 1960s bungalow into a modern four-bedroom property with a spacious extension.
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2015
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Cladding: Organic solution
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A new Danish home is an outstanding example of innovative cladding that links the home with its surrounding landscape.
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Simon Johnson, Sales Director at door specialist JB Kind, draws on the firm’s 30 years of experience and shares his tops tips on how to choose the perfect doors for your home.
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The right statement wallpaper can make or break an interior design scheme. Here Aaron Andrews, Creative Director of interior specialist The Gifted Few, unveils the key considerations for experimenting with statement wallpaper.
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Coastal dream home
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A near-death experience was the catalyst for Bram and Lisa Vis’s ambitious and luxury home-building adventure on the Isle of Wight.
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2015
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A recent survey by design inspiration platform Houzz has unveiled UK self-build and renovation habits, including what percentage of home-improvers work alongside professionals and for which aspects of their project.
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2015
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With low interest rates potentially increasing by the turn of the year, Rachel Pyne - BuildStore's Group Sales Director – provides essential tips on managing your finances.
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2015
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When considering how to keep your house warm during colder months, the best solution might just be the simplest, as experts suggest effective insulation might be the solution to Britain’s energy crisis.
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2015
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Modular magnificence
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
As society grows and changes, many homeowners are looking for new ways to bring more space into their homes. This is reflected in the rising demand for modular garden rooms.
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2015
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A three-storey period terrace house in North London has been transformed thanks to an extension with a striking pleated roof.
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2015
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Forget everything that The Three Little Pigs fairytale taught you; straw bale construction is a natural and affordable self-build construction method.
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2015
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The Welsh School of Architecture has designed and built a zero carbon and energy smart house as an example of low cost, environmentally friendly home building.
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2015
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Lighting is a key component to any self-build project; it has a fundamental effect on how the space works and how you feel inside it. Iain Shaw, Partner at lighting expert Brilliant Lighting, presents how to perfect your lighting scheme.
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Laura Weeks, Marketing Coordinator at bathroom expert Crosswater, presents the secrets to a hassle-free bathroom project.
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Room with a view
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Philip and Caroline Harrison used knowledge from a previous extension project to self-build a three bedroom ICF construction at the end of their garden.
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2015
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Safety first
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Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner, Louise Hosking – Director at Hosking Associates – explains why new regulations enforced earlier this year place greater responsibility on homeowners to ensure project health and safety standards are being met.
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2015
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What is custom build?
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Custom build – you may have heard of the phrase but do you really know what it is and how it can help you to achieve your dream home? Here Raymond Connor of BuildStore’s Custom Build Homes provides a useful insight.
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What is Passivhaus?
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If you’re keen on an energy efficient home with reduced fuel emissions and therefore reduced bills, a Passivhaus design might be the answer.
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Sep
2015
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Garden deck-or
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Timber decking and fencing can add value and a great deal of comfort to your home, as well as enhancing the way you interact with your garden. Here, decking specialist Abordeck provides everything you need to know about choosing the right solutions for your garden.
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2015
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Trench heating is fast becoming a popular and practical choice for heating modern homes because it is easy, energy efficient and perfect for combatting heat loss from glass facades. Here Justin Vicarage, Technical Estimator at Jaga Heating Products UK, discusses the benefits of trench heating.
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2015
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A house in the country?
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Securing planning approval for your new self-build home can feel like an arduous task, especially when your site is in the picturesque English countryside. Getting to grips with Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework could be the key that unlocks your development, as Richard Hawkes of Hawkes Architecture…
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2015
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As more people than ever in the UK are deciding to ‘fake it’ each year, could an artificial lawn be the practical finishing touch that your self-build project is missing? James Gilmartin, Director of Grono Lawns, discusses how the growing trend for artificial grass is sweeping the nation.
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2015
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Ian Loughnane, Business Unit Director of Kingspan Timber Solutions, discusses why recent government announcements have caused a wave of disappointment across the home building sector.
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2015
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With so many well-engineered extractor hood options available, choosing the right one for your kitchen might seem an overwhelming task. Danny Lay, Sales Director at appliance specialist Caple, offers expert advice to help you specify the right hood.
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