Summer tends to be prime time for a project – and if the number of questions coming through to Build It via the Q&A section of our website at www.self-build.co.uk is anything to go by, the past few months have been a very busy period for self-builders and renovators. Our experts and your fellow readers have been offering their help on everything from getting services on site through to VAT issues, build costs, access requirements and dealing with the fall-out of shoddy work. You can check out some of their top answers. Incidentally, if you’re facing issues with your builders or trades, check out Mike Hardwick’s helpful guide to getting them resolved.
If the (occasionally) warm weather has inspired you to improve your living space and create a better connection between home and garden, then we’ve got some great inspiration for you. Over, Rebecca Foster takes an in-depth look at the design and practical factors you need to consider when adding bifold or sliding doors to a renovation project – and you can see a great example in action with the Stewarts’ overhaul of a gorgeous gatehouse.