Homebuilding and Renovating RSS : H&R Feature

• What's the cheapest way to self-build?

  Expert advice from Homebuilding & Renovating Editor Jason Orme about which construction route is the cheapest and most cost-effective.

• Make bleeding radiators a thing of the past - Advertisement Feature
  Aladdin Auto Vents eliminate the need to carry out the regular chore of bleeding radiators. This advertisement feature from Heatandplumb.com explains how they work.
• Sliding Doors - Advertisement Feature
  With so many options on the market today in glazing, it is not only a difficult choice in which company to work with, but also what type of glazing to have. This advertisement feature from IDSystems shows how sliding doors can be used to great effect in a home.
• Feed-in Tariffs - How to Make Money by Installing Renewables

  Feed-in Tariffs will allow homeowners who install renewables to profit for a fixed period of 25 years. Jason Orme explains how it works.

• The Jam Factory - Advertisement Feature
  Robbens underfloor heating systems have helped turn an Edwardian factory in the heart of London into one of the capital most exciting residential developments.
• Natural Insulation

  Natural insulation is better for you, your home and the environment, but is it really worth the extra cost? Tim Pullen discusses the pros and cons of the various types of natural insulation currently available.

• How to Create a New Open Plan Space

  Open plan spaces work really well with modern lifestyles, but before you take a sledgehammer to your walls, investigate what effect their removal will have. Natasha Brinsmead looks at stud walls, partition walls, supporting walls and loadbearing walls and how to go about removing them.

• Creating the Perfect Entrance Hall

  A well-designed hallway will set the right tone for the rest of your home. Natasha Brinsmead explains how it’s done, including solutions to some of the common problems that occur when designing an entrance hall.

• Removing Walls: DIY Advice

  Open plan spaces work really well with modern lifestyles and removing a wall is a good way to achieve this, but before you take a sledgehammer to your walls, here are a few expert tips and pointers.

• Design Masterclass: Extending a Cottage

  Cottages are the quintessential English house style, but their size often means they’re prime candidates for extension. Michael Holmes reveals how to get it right while preserving and even enhancing the cottage’s unique charm.