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Modern oak frame home

This stunning self build is located on a garden plot

Copper House

This striking rear extension in Cambridge has given

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Updating your home’s facade with timber cladding

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These coal-fired, hand-stacked and sorted bricks are

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Great shopping ideas for your custom home project

3 of the best CONTEMPORARY INTERNAL DOORS

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interiors notebook

Bring a little sunshine to your home’s interiors with these bold yellow hues

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Steve Itoje, managing director of technology specialists Link It Solutions, explains the importance of planning early to get your smart home right

Woodland eco-haven

When Jan and Diana Thompson set out to self build their forever home, little did they know that it would take four long years before it was finally completed

Odyssey in oak

Robert and Rachael Fielding have self built a picturesque oak cottage in Dartmoor National Park

Dream BIG

Heather and Pete Dyson have doubled the size of their 1930s semi-detached house to create the ideal family home

Kitchen extension to listed home

A Grade B Listed property in Glasgow now benefits from a modern, light-filled addition

The Long game

Conrad and Jenny Jones had a lengthy journey to achieving their perfect self build family home, but the result was worth it

WOW FACTOR HOMES FOR UNDER £250,000

Feel inspired by this selection of stunning self builds that prove it’s possible to achieve your dream abode on a budget

Beginner’s guide to Kitchen Extensions

When planning a property extension, many people look to incorporate the heart of their home into the new space. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your kitchen project is a success

Timber cladding

Could one of our hand-picked selection of external finishes be a great fit for your self build or renovation project?

Planning your perfect HOME OFFICE

Tired of spending all your office hours plonked in front of the kitchen table? Chris Bates looks at what’s involved in creating an inspiring, practical and enjoyable place to work from home

Beginner’s guide to groundworks & foundations

Anamika Talwaria explains what you need to know about laying down solid foundations for your self build project

10 things every self builder needs to know

Give yourself the best chance of a smooth, successful project with Mike Hardwick’s most-valued expert tips from over a decade of advising and inspiring Build It readers

How to value a building plot

Planning expert Mike Dade reveals his tips and tricks for making sure you get a good deal on your perfect spot of land

Home extension cost calculator

Want to add space and value to your home? Our ready reckoner, powered by the Build It Estimating Service, will help you gauge what size and style of extension will deliver the best result for your budget

What to ask your dream home designer

Opinder Liddar looks at the key questions you need to pose to the person tasked with drawing up the plans for your self build

Self building a healthy home

Nigel Griffiths talks us through the key ingredients when it comes to creating a new house that is good for you and your family’s longterm physical and mental wellbeing