Self Build The homeowners paying to heal their homes of spirits and negative energy We spoke to two "home healing" experts about how people are turning to a new phenomenon to make their homes feel more comfortable – cleansing a property of its negative energy, including unwanted spirits and ghouls... Grand Designs goes back to where it all began to see the show's first ever home Kevin McCloud revisits the Newhaven self build which featured in the first ever episode in 1999 8 small landing ideas to make the space feel bigger, lighter and more functional Be inspired by the clever tactics that can transform small landings into stylish and useful areas Latest about self build Grand Designs follows couple who boldly try to convert water tower into family home By Joseph Mullane published 23 October 24 Despite setbacks and complex challenges, Adam and Tassy's bold quest to transform an industrial water tower into a dream family home is met with awe, perseverance and a bit of madness Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice? Building a house: A step-by-step guide By Michael Holmes last updated 18 October 24 Before you start building a house it’s good to understand the different stages involved so you can stay on track with your schedule and budget. Our ultimate guide shows you what to expect each step of the build – from laying foundations to decorating Grand Designs sees couple's dream house of healing become one of struggle By Joseph Mullane published 17 October 24 Couple Tony and Ara’s dream of creating a home focused on wellness saw them face unexpected difficulties 11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation Biodiversity Net Gain: What is it and why it's likely to affect your build By Joseph Mullane last updated 9 October 24 Biodiversity Net Gain laws have become mandatory requiring developers in England to now provide a 10% increase in the biodiversity of areas when building homes 'Nothing was left untouched, except for the roof and a few walls' – see how this couple turned to YouTube to gut and extend an 18th-century home By Debbie Jeffery published 6 October 24 A difficult and emotional but worthwhile stone cottage extension How much does external wall insulation cost? By Tim Phillips published 5 October 24 It’s touted as a home insulation method with many benefits, but are external wall insulation costs worth the outlay? Here’s how to calculate your potential investment How much does house rendering cost? By Tim Phillips published 4 October 24 Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your property, render is a typical choice for many houses. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for this exterior finish 12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design By Sarah Harley published 3 October 24 Freestanding log burner ideas don't just bring warmth to your home. They can also provide a stylish focal point in a variety of settings. We've rounded up 12 ideas to inspire your home heating choices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1The homeowners paying to heal their homes of spirits and negative energy 2Labour to increase windfall tax on energy companies from 35% to 38%3Grand Designs goes back to where it all began to see the show's first ever home4What are council tax bands and can you change yours?5Nationwide offer 0% extra mortgage borrowing for £20k of eco-friendly measures Our sponsors
Grand Designs follows couple who boldly try to convert water tower into family home By Joseph Mullane published 23 October 24 Despite setbacks and complex challenges, Adam and Tassy's bold quest to transform an industrial water tower into a dream family home is met with awe, perseverance and a bit of madness
Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice?
Building a house: A step-by-step guide By Michael Holmes last updated 18 October 24 Before you start building a house it’s good to understand the different stages involved so you can stay on track with your schedule and budget. Our ultimate guide shows you what to expect each step of the build – from laying foundations to decorating
Grand Designs sees couple's dream house of healing become one of struggle By Joseph Mullane published 17 October 24 Couple Tony and Ara’s dream of creating a home focused on wellness saw them face unexpected difficulties
11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation
Biodiversity Net Gain: What is it and why it's likely to affect your build By Joseph Mullane last updated 9 October 24 Biodiversity Net Gain laws have become mandatory requiring developers in England to now provide a 10% increase in the biodiversity of areas when building homes
'Nothing was left untouched, except for the roof and a few walls' – see how this couple turned to YouTube to gut and extend an 18th-century home By Debbie Jeffery published 6 October 24 A difficult and emotional but worthwhile stone cottage extension
How much does external wall insulation cost? By Tim Phillips published 5 October 24 It’s touted as a home insulation method with many benefits, but are external wall insulation costs worth the outlay? Here’s how to calculate your potential investment
How much does house rendering cost? By Tim Phillips published 4 October 24 Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your property, render is a typical choice for many houses. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for this exterior finish
12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design By Sarah Harley published 3 October 24 Freestanding log burner ideas don't just bring warmth to your home. They can also provide a stylish focal point in a variety of settings. We've rounded up 12 ideas to inspire your home heating choices
