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Build It
June 2025
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OUT WITH THE OLD
Vincent Denecker’s old brick house proved difficult and expensive to heat, so after years of contemplating a project, he replaced it with a contemporary, energy-efficient timber home
Designed to impress
Mike and Karuna Wood were guided by the vision of their architect to remodel their London home into something a cut above standard
HOME STRETCH
Experienced self builder Christine Stewart and her husband Robert have renovated an outdated church hall, self-managing the works to make savings along the way
RENOVATION & BUILDING
PACKAGE HOMES
Whether you want to be hands-on or leave the work to the professionals, we follow the full process for this design and build route – from your first decisions through to move-in day – and explore the key choices you’ll make along the way
WHEN ARE BIFOLDS BEST?
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CLADDING OPTIONS FOR TIMBER HOMES
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ECO UPGRADES FOR LISTED HOUSES
Period property expert, Alan Tierney , takes a look at how you can improve a protected house’s energy efficiency
EXPERT HELP
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