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• Home Insurance for Builders : Advertisement Feature

  If you thought that it was only home owners who required insurance services then think again. Home builders will also need to take out the relevant cover. The construction of a house is a very serious business and there are many potential hazards to be aware of. Here are some of the more well-k...

• Plots: When Nature Gets in the Way

  While it is often the plot’s natural attributes that make it so appealing, they can create a lot of issues. David Snell tackles problematic trees then, overleaf, difficult ground conditions

• 20 Lessons for Self-Build Success - Part Two

  Claire Lloyd reveals the essential advice industry experts, the trades and fellow self-builders have to offer you.

• How to Choose a Self-build Route

  There are many ways to build a house or extension. But which one works best for you? Jason Orme explains.

• 20 Lessons for Self-Build Success

  Claire Lloyd reveals the essential advice industry experts, the trades and fellow self-builders have to offer you.

• Getting Started: Building Regulations

  The Building Regulations are a complex set of documents to grasp — so let H&R explain how they will affect your project.

• Design Ideas for Home Offices

  If you are one of the 3.9 million now working from home in the UK, you will need to consider your home office design carefully – from lighting to where in the house to position it – to make it a success, says Natasha Brinsmead.

• All About: Kitchen Units

  Your kitchen units are not only a practical essential, they also form the basis of your whole design, says Natasha Brinsmead.

• Before and After Design: A Stunning Barn Conversion

  A redundant apple-pressing barn is given new purpose — stripped back and rebuilt, it has become a stunning home.

• Finishing Trades: Cost Guide

  In the final part of our comprehensive series examining build costs, David Snell looks at the figures for decorating, flooring and landscaping with this detailed cost breakdown.