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product news
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interiors notebook
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Extending your home with a conser vatory or sunroom will add vital living space and allow you to enjoy the garden no matter the weather. With good design, these rooms can add real value, providing multifunctional zones filled with natural light, often without need for complicated planning applications. Lucy Keech shares some inspirational examples
LABOUR OF LOVE
Suzanne and Steve took a hands-on approach to building their contemporary timber frame house in rural Suffolk
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KEEPING A LOW PROFILE
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Are smart thermostats the ultimate home energy-saving gadget? Jennifer Grimble investigates if they’re worth the investment
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TIMBER CLADDING
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TIMBE R-CLAD BARN CONVERSION
Using Brimstone poplar timber cladding helped these self builders to create the sustainable eco home they were after
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Wooden flooring can make a timeless statement, adding character, functionality and durability to your home, says Sander Tel
TIMBER OUTBUILDINGS
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