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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Build It March 2017.
Welcome
For many self builders and renovators, the start of a new year represents the ideal opportunity to get their projects started. It also marks a flurry of activity at Build It HQ, as we put the ...
Living in a barn
Reading self build magazines convinced Brian and Love day Ellis that creating their own dream home from scratch in a quiet Hampshire village was the way forward
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Modern country home
Even though Diana and Colin McCabe originally aimed to self build a traditional farmhouse, they’ve ended up with a contemporary dwelling that they absolutely adore WORDS KATHERINE SORRELL PHOTOS BRUCE...
Characterful barn conversion
Emma Gordon’s methodical approach to project management proved to be a success when she took on the challenge of transforming a derelict barn into a stunning dwelling WORDS HEATHER DIXON PHOTOS COLIN ...
Heading for the hills
Replacing a tired 1840s lodge with a beautiful holiday home has helped Lucy Holt breathe new life into the estate that houses several generations of her family WORDS ALISON GIBB PHOTOS DOUGLAS GIBB
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Playing the waiting game
After 10 years of failed planning applications to remodel their old cottage, John and Sue Lawson were ready to move on – only to discover that starting from scratch could give them the opportunity to ...