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Keep your project on track with a subscription to our self-build and renovation magazine
If you're looking to self build or transform your existing property into your dream home, look no further than Homebuilding & Renovating, Britain's number-one brand for self-builders, home extenders and renovators.
Subscribe today with our Christmas gift offer and you'll get all the advice you need for your project delivered direct to your door every month. By subscribing today, you'll receive your first three issues for just £3!
A subscription also makes a thoughtful gift for friends or family who are embarking on a project in 2026, so why not give them a helping hand by ensuring they get a monthly dose of project inspiration landing on their doorstep each month?
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The essential guide to your building project
Homebuilding & Renovating is an essential guide for anyone renovating, extending, converting or building their own home. Whether you want to update a detached cottage, need to add more space to a classic 1930s semi-detached house or are looking to build a sustainable home from scratch, you'll find plenty to inspire your next project.
With independent expert advice for your project – from finding your plot and securing planning permission through to choosing the right construction system and build route – we’ll ensure your journey towards creating your dream home is a smooth one.
Every issue provides you with:
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- Practical tips to complete your build on time and to budget
- Design ideas and the latest products
- Inspirational self-build, renovation and extension projects
- Essential advice from leading industry experts
What's included in your print subscription?
Subscribe today and receive:
- Home delivery Every issue of the magazine will be delivered direct to your door in plastic-free packaging, so no need to head out to the shops to pick up your copy.
- Free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets When you subscribe, you'll also receive free tickets to our popular live events, which take place around England and Scotland.
- No hidden costs All postage and delivery costs are included in our prices.
- Bonus features Our digital edition also includes bonus features, such as additional imagery from our house and extension projects.
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Inside this issue...
In the current issue of Homebuilding & Renovating, you’ll find loads of great articles, including:
- Winners of the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 revealed
- 10 projects you can do without planning permission
- How to plan your bathroom makeover budget (and where to save money)
- In-depth guide to home security
- Advice on whether a heat pump is right for your project
- Inspiring flat roof extensions
- Updating heating and plumbing when renovating a home
- Listed building grades explained
- Building in a flood-risk area
- And much more!
The magazine is available in both print and digital format. UK subscribers to Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’s print edition will also receive their issue in a 100% recyclable paper-wrap.
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For the past 20+ years, Beth has worked for and contributed to a number of leading magazines and websites in the UK, including Homes & Gardens, Real Homes, Ideal Home, Period Living and Grand Designs. She was the Editor in Chief of Gardeningetc.com for nearly three years and is now the the Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating. She has fully renovated two houses, including her current property, a 1930s house in the Midlands. Her passion for all things homes-related means that she's always planning a new project in the house.
