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Real-life readers' homes

Find inspiration for your next home building project among these amazing real-life self builds, renovations, home extensions and conversions – including build costs, floor plans and learning points straight from the homeowners

Amazing low-cost, value-for-money self build project ideas

Building a house from scratch is the perfect way to create a bespoke property tailored to your individual lifestyle – but what’s possible with a more limited budget? Sander Tel rounds up a collection of value-for-money projects and speaks to the experts about how to finance a scheme.

Your step-by-step guide to loft conversion projects

Looking to create additional rooms without eating into precious garden space? A loft conversion could be your best bet, says Kate Sandhu. Here are the key factors to consider for a successful project from start to finish.

How to retrofit mechanical ventilation & heat recovery (MVHR)

Discover the best strategies for installing a mechanical ventilation & heat recovery system as part of your renovation project.

Renovation mortgages – what are they & how do they work?

Thinking of tackling a home upgrade? Then you might need a specialist finance product to unlock your project, says Mark Stevenson.

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