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Build It’s complete guide to solar panels looks at installation, choosing a system, battery storage, what to budget for solar PV & more: ow.ly/f4OP50Z7WNo
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Christine Green and Ceri Shields replaced a run-down bungalow in the Devonshire countryside with their dream forever home. The spectacular self build won Best Oak Frame Home at the 2025 Build It Awards: ow.ly/o9I850Z9gZl
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Period property expert Alan Tierney explains what it means if your home, or one you’re looking to buy, has listed building status, and how this could impact the property’s development potential: ow.ly/FfkZ50Z7Wil
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Corrugated sheets, standing seam roofs and cladding panels can elevate a home’s exterior – but how can you choose the right steel cladding or roofing option for your project? We consider the advantages, design considerations and costs: ow.ly/WF6e50Z7vkj
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Garage doors will serve a functional role, but they can still become a characterful addition to your home’s architecture. We look at the key considerations to note when choosing a garage door, alongside some wow-factor examples to inspire your design: ow.ly/GoYM50Z6FVH
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Are you looking to enhance your property but unsure whether you need planning permission? Permitted development (PD) rights could be the answer, says Julia Riddle, allowing you to undertake certain works without a full planning application: ow.ly/tRJS50Z6zrn
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Harriet and Rob Graham’s plans to renovate an old stone cottage unexpectedly became the chance to build a brand new home in the Scottish Borders: ow.ly/LAK750Z6Fco
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Calculating your project’s build costs? Self build project management expert James Bryden takes a look at the top reasons why your build cost quotes are coming in more pricey than you’d like: ow.ly/TgCU50Z6zvn
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Looking for garden decking ideas? With a clever layout and attention to detail, you can turn your outdoor space into a sociable, functional and cosy zone that can be used all year round. Check out our pick of smart decking solutions: ow.ly/qtOu50Z55rV
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Period property expert Alan Tierney takes at a look at what you need to know about structural surveys and sets out why this stage of a renovation is key to the success of your finished project: ow.ly/PmBT50Z54Z2
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Thinking about building a swimming pool? Whether you’re considering installing a pool in your garden, inside your house or in a separate garden building, we take a look at the main options & what you can get for your budget: ow.ly/2F8250Z4AyV
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There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to specifying rooflights, roof windows and lanterns. From costs to planning permission, here are the key considerations to bear in mind when making a decision: ow.ly/gCem50Z1xzy
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Internorm’s Thomas Hagen explains why window replacement is often the right time to upgrade beyond like-for-like: ow.ly/iztT50Z4Aw6
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This Build It Award-winning timber home on the banks of Loch Carron in the Scottish Highlands is designed to minimise its impact on the local environment, while catering for its owners’ love of watersports: ow.ly/kqYK50Z1z6x
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Emily Batesmith explores how insulation works in modern oak frame homes and the options available: ow.ly/iURU50YZq6y
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Looking for modern window design ideas? We shine a light on 43 amazing self builds, extensions and renovations, and speak to the experts about how you can incorporate the latest window design trends into your own house’s scheme: ow.ly/w5nV50YXuO9
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From layout improvements to extension opportunities and energy-efficient upgrades, expert Kate Sandhu takes a look at how to successfully renovate a bungalow and create your dream home: ow.ly/8u1950YYi5b
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How much does new kitchen cost in the UK? From design to installation, we take a look at how much you can expect to pay for a new culinary zone: ow.ly/kIe350YXupw
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Architect Opinder Liddar looks at the key elements you need to consider to successfully design an annexe – from planning permission to connecting to services: ow.ly/BQxa50YYhlT
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Moira and Tony Cain bought an old walled plot in a medieval market town in Wales, and built a characterful oak frame home for just £250,000 that blends modern living with historical context: ow.ly/cYN750YXwNh
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