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With their fi rst baby on the way, Lucy and Marc were in need of a bigger family home but with house prices on the rise they knew a renovation was going to be their only option
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FROM THE EDITOR...
This is my penultimate issue steering the content of Selfbuilder + Homemaker, as I will be handing the reins to the very competent Roseanne Field as editor the end of 2024. She has been writing for and working on the magazine for several years, and knows the ropes, to say the least. hope you will be keen to contact her rfi eld
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This issue has the usual rich mix of great case studies and advice, and another success story in our Selfbuilder Diaries on page 8. Sally and Nick managed to get their build off the ground in Devon changing a Class Q planning permission for a barn conversion into a full demolition and rebuild. It’s a very informative piece for anyone in the same boat.
Our Home Styling on page 6 is a thought-provoking one about how taking an architect’s approach to your interior can transform the way you live. Among our product features, a stand-out for eco-focused self-builders is an article putting the case for natural insulation, such as wood fi bre. f the budget can take it, this has to be a serious choice on the grounds of not only your build’s sustainability, but also aspects like acoustics and the crucial factor of creating a breathable fabric.
ts important to remember that futureproofi ng such key elements can actually save money over the long term. Enjoy the issue!
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