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selfbuilder +homemaker


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Managing editor James Parker


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19 august, swindon The Heat & Energy Workshop is one of the eco workshops run by the National Self Build and Renovation Centre. It will provide education on everything you need to know, from heat pumps to solar panels. The workshop will also cover the latest on Government incentives and the costs involved with various heating options. www.nsbrc.co.uk/eco-workshops


sELfbuILD & DEsIgn sOuTH wEsT


9 - 10 sePteMber, exeter SelfBuild & Design South West offers visitors the chance to attend seminars, masterclasses and demonstrations and meet with a variety of manufacturers, architects, builders and designers from the region. There will also be the opportunity get advice from the show’s team of experts. www.selfbuildanddesignshow.com/southwest


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selfbuilder +homemaker


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Losing the plot


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Cover image © Solarlux See page 37


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Printed in England www.sbhonline.co.uk july/august 2017  LOnDOn DEsIgn faIR


21 - 24 sePteMber, london Held during London Design Week, London Design Fair brings together 500 exhibitors from all over the world to showcase the latest and best furniture, textiles, lighting and materials. The diverse exhibitors list ranges from small independent design studios to large global brands. www.londondesignfair.co.uk


sELfbuILD bOOTcamp


14 october, birMinghaM Selfbuild Bootcamp attendees will be provided with the crucial knowledge needed to undertake a self-build project. Leading experts will teach you everything you need to know on planning, design, finance and managing a project, ensuring your build is as smooth and stress-free as possible. www.selfbuildbootcamp.com


EDITOR’s LETTER H


ello and welcome to your new-look Selfbuilder & Homemaker! The team has been working hard to produce a great-looking new design for the magazine and we hope you like it as much as we do.


We all know that first impressions are very important, but so are the details. Just as you will be putting a lot of effort into getting the details right on your self-build, we have also tried to get the little extra tweaks right as they help the whole design work harmoniously. For example, as well as a set of smart new fonts and layouts, we’ve introduced simpler


labelling and colour-coding of the product feature sections – providing a quick visual clue to tell you exactly where to find information on the latest solutions for each area of your self-build.


We have also added a couple of new sections to give more advice and inspiration for self-builders in future editions. In addition to Ask the Expert which we’ve been running for a while (answering your questions on key innovations), we have introduced a Home Styling feature looking at how to create a specific look in your interiors. Lastly, Secrets of Success will be providing stories from real life projects on how self-builders have surmounted their obstacles. If you have any that you’d like to share from your project, I’d love to hear from you – email me at james@netmagmedia.eu


James Parker


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