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Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster

Rebecca is a former Features Editor of Build It magazine. She loves architecture and design and scours the UK for the latest projects to inspire both self-builders and renovators.

Articles by Rebecca Foster

Basement Conversion Guide: 10 Essential Considerations for a Successful Cellar Conversion

by Rebecca Foster

8th August 2025

Garden Room Ideas – 26 Glorious Garden Rooms & Outbuildings to Maximise Your Outdoor Area

by Rebecca Foster & Sander Tel

Light-Filled Barn-Style Oak Frame Self Build in Essex

Structural Materials

Oak Frame House Guide: Is the Oak Frame Building System Right for You?

by Rebecca Foster & Sofia Delgado

How to Create a Smart Home: What You Need to Know About Smart Home Technology

Home Design Advice

How to Create a Smart Home – What You Need to Know About Smart Home Technology

by Rebecca Foster & Emily Batesmith

Flat Roof Extensions – Your Guide to Designing & Building a Flat Roof Addition

by Rebecca Foster

Home Ventilation Guide – 10 Ways to Create a Well Ventilated & Healthy House

by Rebecca Foster

How to Get Planning Permission for a House Extension – What You Need to Know

How to Get Planning Permission for a House Extension – What You Need to Know

by Rebecca Foster

Exterior Timber Cladding Options: Costs, Types & Key Considerations

Materials Advice

Exterior Timber Cladding Options – Costs, Types & Key Considerations

by Rebecca Foster

Self Building a Passivhaus – 10 Steps to Follow For Passivhaus Approval

Self Building a Passivhaus – 10 Steps to Follow For Passivhaus Approval

by Rebecca Foster

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