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Secrets of Success: Extended family When a London couple decided to extend their Victorian terrace house to make family life easier, an ingenious solution by their architect unlocked ample space and light


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Home Styling: Open to new possibilities With open plan living on the rise, David Saxby of


IronmongeryDirect explains the benefits of pocket doors and how they can transform your light and space


Ask the Expert: Wonderful wetrooms Wetrooms can offer everything from ‘hotel chic’ to ‘accessibility perfection’ and if you’re really clever, encompass both. Highlife Bathrooms’ Jon Hall discusses what to consider when planning your dream wetroom


Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living Self-builders are embracing the possibilities of living outside


and making the most of our warmer months. Here we round up some of the best new products designed to facilitate beautiful as well as practical outdoor living


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Managing your build’s bottom line David Lownds of Hanley Economic Building Society outlines the


basics of self-build financing, and gives some tips on how to manage your build’s budget


The brick essentials With an increasing number of homeowners choosing to self-


build, Simon Taylor of Ibstock looks at one of the key aesthetic considerations – the bricks you will use


Getting clarity on glass When creating a unique home, glass gives you a wide range of options, especially for use in atriums and balconies, as Susan Sinden of glass processor ESG Group explains


ICF – sense and sustainability Robin Miller of Beco Wallform gives his views on why insulating


concrete formwork (ICF) is the ideal practical choice for self- builders concerned about sustainability and climate change


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