# Build It: Inspiration and expert advice for your home building or renovating project from Britain’s first self build magazine, with readers’ homes, build costs, house plans, materials, DIY guides, design ideas and more\.

> Successfully plan, design and build your dream self build, home renovation or extension project with practical ideas and advice from Build It magazine, the UK’s first self build and renovation magazine

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## Pages
- [Front page](https://www.self-build.co.uk/)
- [Build It's Latest Issue](https://www.self-build.co.uk/latest-issue/)
- [Virtual Self Build Training \- Permitted Development June26 \- download docs](https://www.self-build.co.uk/training-course-downloads-projects-no-planning-june26/)
- [Build It's 2026\-7 Features List](https://www.self-build.co.uk/build-its-2026-7-features-list/)
- [Virtual Self Build Training \- joining the course](https://www.self-build.co.uk/training-joining/)

## Posts
- [Passivhaus Home Renovation Projects: What is the EnerPHit Standard?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/passivhaus-renovations/)
- [Should you install air conditioning to combat the hot summers? An expert breaks down the pros \& cons](https://www.self-build.co.uk/keeping-your-home-cool-in-summer/)
- [28 Side Extension Ideas – Fantastic Side Return Extension Projects \& Advice](https://www.self-build.co.uk/side-return-extensions-project-inspiration-and-expert-advice/)
- [Oak Frame House Guide: Is the Oak Frame Building System Right for You?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/building-modern-home-oak-frame/)
- [Loft Conversion Ideas – 27 Amazing Projects to Inspire Your Attic Renovation](https://www.self-build.co.uk/loft-conversion-ideas-to-inspire-your-attic-renovation-project/)

## Directory
- [Ecocent Hot Water Cylinder](https://www.self-build.co.uk/company/earth-save-products/ecocent-hot-water-cylinder/)
- [Beco Wallform](https://www.self-build.co.uk/company/beco/)
- [EDF EV Home Charging with Pod](https://www.self-build.co.uk/company/edf/edf-ev-home-charging-with-pod/)
- [Solar Panels and Batteries with EDF and Contact Solar](https://www.self-build.co.uk/company/edf/solar-panels-and-batteries-with-edf-and-contact-solar/)
- [ROCKWOOL](https://www.self-build.co.uk/company/rockwool/)

## Subscription Offers
- [Subscribe](https://www.self-build.co.uk/subscriptionoffer/subscribe/)
- [Andrew Jones VAT Man offer](https://www.self-build.co.uk/subscriptionoffer/vatoffer/)
- [Subscribe to Build It magazine](https://www.self-build.co.uk/subscriptionoffer/subscribe-to-build-it-magazine/subscribe-to-build-it/)
- [Xmas Subscription Offer 2025](https://www.self-build.co.uk/subscriptionoffer/xmas25/)
- [show offer](https://www.self-build.co.uk/subscriptionoffer/show-offer/)

## Our Authors
- [Niall Crosson](https://www.self-build.co.uk/our-authors/niall-crosson/)
- [Sean Ronnie Hill](https://www.self-build.co.uk/our-authors/sean-ronnie-hill/)
- [Kerem Aksoy](https://www.self-build.co.uk/our-authors/kerem-aksoy/)
- [Martin Gaine](https://www.self-build.co.uk/our-authors/martin-gaine/)
- [Louis Hagen Hall](https://www.self-build.co.uk/our-authors/louis-hagen-hall/)

## Publications
- [August 2026](https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/august-2026/)
- [Complete Guide to Windows \& Doors 2026](https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/complete-guide-to-windows-doors-2026/)
- [July 2026](https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/july-2026/)
- [August 2025](https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/august-2025/)
- [June 2026](https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/june-2026/)

## Courses
- [Planning Approved: Move Your Project Forward](https://www.self-build.co.uk/course/planning-approved-move-your-project-forward-oct26/)
- [Finding a Viable Building Plot](https://www.self-build.co.uk/course/finding-viable-plots-sept26/)
- [Project Management Routes \& Steps to Success](https://www.self-build.co.uk/course/project_management_dec26/)
- [What you can achieve without planning permission](https://www.self-build.co.uk/course/permitted-development-projects-without-planning-dec26/)
- [Winning Planning Permission: How To Maximise Your Chances Of Success](https://www.self-build.co.uk/course/winning-planning-permission-oct26/)

## Reviews
- [Solar Panel Reviews – the UK’s Best Solar Panel Systems \& Expert Solar FAQs](https://www.self-build.co.uk/reviews/best-solar-panels-uk/)

## E\-Guides
- [Build It’s Self Build Education House – How We Did it](https://www.self-build.co.uk/e-guides/build-its-self-build-education-house-guide/)
- [Design \& Build Package Homes Explained](https://www.self-build.co.uk/e-guides/design-build-package-homes-explained/)
- [Finding a Self Build Plot](https://www.self-build.co.uk/e-guides/finding-a-self-build-plot/)
- [How to Specify Windows \& Doors](https://www.self-build.co.uk/e-guides/how-to-specify-windows-doors/)
- [Your Complete Guide to Building a House](https://www.self-build.co.uk/e-guides/your-complete-guide-to-building-a-house/)

## Homes
- [Modern Longhouse\-Style Self Build Overlooking the Scottish Coast](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home/vernacular-highland-house-on-the-coast/)
- [Spectacular ICF Self Build Home Overlooking the Cornish Coast](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home/spectacular-icf-self-build-home-overlooking-the-cornish-coast/)
- [Light\-Filled Bungalow Renovation \& Extension with Views Over the Devon Coastline](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home/light-filled-bungalow-renovation-extension-with-views-over-the-devon-coastline/)
- [Bright, Open\-Plan 1930s Bungalow Renovation in Nottinghamshire for £165,000](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home/bright-open-plan-1930s-bungalow-renovation-in-nottinghamshire-for-165000/)
- [Timber \& Stone\-Clad Self Build with Far\-Reaching Views over the Cornish Coastline](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home/timber-stone-clad-self-build-with-far-reaching-views-over-the-cornish-coastline/)

## Questions
- [Can I reclaim VAT on a new build which has replaced an existing structure?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/question/can-i-reclaim-vat-on-a-new-build-which-has-replaced-an-existing-structure/)
- [What are the best off\-grid heating options?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/question/what-are-the-best-off-grid-heating-options/)
- [How long after finishing my self build can I sell it without incurring raised VAT charges?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/question/how-long-after-finishing-my-self-build-can-i-sell-it-without-incurring-raised-vat-charges/)
- [Why is my wood varnish not water resistant?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/question/why-is-my-wood-varnish-not-water-resistant/)
- [What warranty do I need and am I responsible for getting it?](https://www.self-build.co.uk/question/what-warranty-do-i-need-and-am-i-responsible-for-getting-it/)

## House plan
- [Floorplans for a 4\-Bedroom Bungalow Renovation \& Extension with Views Over the Devon Coastline](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan/floorplans-for-a-4-bedroom-bungalow-renovation-extension-with-views-over-the-devon-coastline/)
- [Floorplans for a 3\-Bedroom 1930s Bungalow Renovation in Nottinghamshire for £165,000](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan/floorplans-for-a-3-bedroom-1930s-bungalow-renovation-in-nottinghamshire-for-165000/)
- [Floorplans for a 4\-Bedroom Timber \& Stone\-Clad Self Build on the Cornish Coast](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan/floorplans-for-a-4-bedroom-timber-stone-clad-self-build-on-the-cornish-coast/)
- [Floorplans for a 2\-Bedroom Curved Timber Frame Home Overlooking Loch Carron](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan/floorplans-for-a-2-bedroom-curved-timber-frame-home-overlooking-loch-carron/)
- [Floorplans for a 5\-Bedroom 1930s Bungalow Renovation \& Extension in Glasgow](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan/floorplans-for-a-5-bedroom-1930s-bungalow-renovation-extension-in-glasgow/)

## Categories
- [Build It](https://www.self-build.co.uk/build-it/)
- [Materials Advice](https://www.self-build.co.uk/build-it/materials-advice/)
- [Plan It](https://www.self-build.co.uk/plan-it/)
- [Design It](https://www.self-build.co.uk/design-it/)
- [Home Design Advice](https://www.self-build.co.uk/design-it/home-design-advice/)

## Tags
- [Self\-Build](https://www.self-build.co.uk/tag/self-build/)
- [Architecture \& Design](https://www.self-build.co.uk/tag/architecture-design/)
- [Renovation \& Conversion](https://www.self-build.co.uk/tag/renovation-conversion/)
- [Extension](https://www.self-build.co.uk/tag/extension/)
- [Heating \& Ventilation](https://www.self-build.co.uk/tag/heating-ventilation/)

## Article Types
- [Feature](https://www.self-build.co.uk/articletype/feature/)
- [Blog](https://www.self-build.co.uk/articletype/blog/)
- [Promoted](https://www.self-build.co.uk/articletype/promoted/)
- [News](https://www.self-build.co.uk/articletype/news/)
- [Multi step](https://www.self-build.co.uk/articletype/multi-step/)

## Product Categories
- [Self\-Build](https://www.self-build.co.uk/productcategory/self-build/)
- [Timber Frame](https://www.self-build.co.uk/productcategory/timber-frame/)
- [Building Materials](https://www.self-build.co.uk/productcategory/building-materials/)
- [Windows \& Glazing](https://www.self-build.co.uk/productcategory/windows-glazing/)
- [Renovation](https://www.self-build.co.uk/productcategory/renovation/)

## Blog
- [Self builds](https://www.self-build.co.uk/?taxonomy=blog&term=self-builds)
- [Experts](https://www.self-build.co.uk/?taxonomy=blog&term=experts)
- [Editors](https://www.self-build.co.uk/?taxonomy=blog&term=editors)

## Plan categories
- [House Plans](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan-category/house-plans/)
- [4 Bed House Plans](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan-category/4-bed/)
- [3 Bed House Plans](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan-category/3-bed/)
- [1 or 2 Bed House Plans](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan-category/1-or-2-bed/)
- [5\+ Bed House Plans](https://www.self-build.co.uk/house-plan-category/5-bed/)

## Home categories
- [New Builds](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home-category/new-builds/)
- [Self\-Build Homes](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home-category/self-build-homes/)
- [Project Blogs](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home-category/project-blogs/)
- [Renovations](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home-category/renovations/)
- [Home Extensions \& Adding Space](https://www.self-build.co.uk/home-category/adding-space/)

## Universal categories
- [New Builds](https://www.self-build.co.uk/universal-category/new-builds/)
- [Renovations \& Conversions](https://www.self-build.co.uk/universal-category/renovations-conversions/)
- [Extensions \& Adding Space](https://www.self-build.co.uk/universal-category/extensions-adding-space/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.self-build.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml)