Build It’s complete guide to heat pumps looks at the pros and cons of the different types of system available, heat pump funding, running costs and the key maintenance considerations to note: ow.ly/1gtp5102Ub8
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Build It’s latest issue is now available. Click here to find out what’s inside this special edition: self-build.co.uk/latest-issue/
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Looking for ideas to create a light-filled modern house? We share a range of unique and contemporary bespoke self builds and extensions to inspire your project: ow.ly/q9wz5102Wqs
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This riverside bungalow has been transformed into a stunning home, with Sunflex UK glazed doors helping to maximise natural light and the surrounding views: ow.ly/CAYC5102TpX
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Martin and Mandy Newnum have self built a beautiful new ICF home accompanied by a stunning landscaped garden with water features that run right up to the building: ow.ly/CJeu5101hg0
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This 16th-century home has been upgraded with a glazed extension, complete with IDSystems’ theEDGE2.0 ultra-slim aluminium sliding doors: ow.ly/MwT75102Tj0
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John and Francesca Cowx have restored their traditional Devon cob cottage, adding a contemporary timber frame extension built by the family: ow.ly/oQZN5101gXb
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Mike Swankie fell in love with a run-down 18th century doocot, a pigeon coop in rural Angus. It’s now at the heart of his breathtaking self build home: ow.ly/1iiq5100UhC
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Inspired by his travels and love of nature, Mike Cowen built an eco lodge-style home on a sensitive Devon riverbank plot: ow.ly/gaam5101gCs
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Paul and Phoebe Sprinz combined bold design with a fabric-first renovation to transform a tired Edwardian house in West London. Read the story: ow.ly/zN1h5100VvN
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Neil and Sandra Caul have built a multi-generational home in the Angus countryside; a striking, futureproof farmhouse that’s rooted in the area’s agricultural past: ow.ly/SqHh5101gfX
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Thinking about self building a 1.5-storey house? Architect Julian Owen shares the inside track on the key elements to consider when designing a one-and-a-half storey home with a habitable room in the roof: ow.ly/UMhv50ZZkIf
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The judges’ shortlist of six incredible homes is in, so now it’s down to you to help us crown the nation’s best home in 2026 for this year’s Build It Awards: self-build.co.uk/best-home
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The judges’ shortlist of six incredible homes is in, so now it’s down to you to help us crown the nation’s best home in 2026 for this year’s Build It Awards: self-build.co.uk/best-home
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Looking to make an impact with your home’s entryway? Here are our key considerations and top tips for a functional and eye-catching hallway design: ow.ly/mm7W50ZZkok
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Sealing up gaps is a key step in creating a comfortable and efficient home – but you’ll need to think about how you replace that airflow to maintain a healthy environment. Here’s your guide to draughtproofing and ventilation for renovation projects: ow.ly/Kiui50ZWMFB
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How can you tell when it’s time to replace your roof’s tiles, slate or thatch, what’s involved and what should you budget for a roof replacement or repair? Alan Tierney explains the ins and outs: ow.ly/tGyc50ZWMzs
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How much should you really pay for a plot of land for a self build? Project manager and serial self builder Mark Stevenson reveals what you need to know to value land effectively and bag the perfect site for the best price: ow.ly/43Sr50YVUKw
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There’s a whole host of different extension roof types on offer, but which is right for your project? Your chosen roof style can add architectural wow as well as function. We look at the various options and where each might be best suited: ow.ly/mqc250ZURzo
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Undertaking a period house renovation requires patience, attention detail and thorough planning. Build It expert Alan Tierney sets out how to avoid some of the classic renovation pitfalls to ensure a successful project from start to finish: ow.ly/hBO650Zf3cS
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