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Home Styling: The perfect front door Bethaney Larkman, marketing manager at Distinction Doors


gives practical advice for selecting the right entrance door for your self-build or renovation project


08 Ask the expert: Pocket and planet


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A work in progress Jack Wooler speaks to Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, CEO of the


National Custom and Self Build Association, on why England lags behind the developed world on levels of self-build, and what can be done


The path to green finance The Government’s Green Homes Grant offers homeowners up


to £10,000 for energy-saving home improvements. Jack Wooler explains how you can take up the opportunity


Interior Inspiration: Fires & Fireplaces As we head into winter, there’s nothing better than being able


to curl up in front of a warm fire, preferably with a comforting drink of some kind! Selfbuilders recognise the continued importance of creating a toasty centrepiece for the home, and the increasing need to burn in an eco-conscious way. This roundup shows how you can have it all...


98 Classified & Directory PRODUCT FEATURES


37 Offsite, on time


Paul Newman of Potton Self Build explains the ins and outs of offsite construction, and the many benefits it holds for self builders


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Get on top of sustainability With the Future Homes Standard about to change how we heat


and power homes for ever, self-builders wanting to future-proof their homes should consider integrated green roofing solutions, says Marley’s Stuart Nicholson


A signature entrance Choosing the right front door is key to creating a good first


impression and enhancing kerb appeal. With so many different products on the market, Stuart Shaw of Hörmann UK provides some insights to help self-builders make an informed decision


Vital steps to safety Kevin Underwood of the British Woodworking Federation discusses why staircase aesthetics must go hand in hand with safety, and why too often design flair can compromise it


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