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Latest Issue : Jan/Feb 2024

Welcome to the January/February issue of Selfbuilder & Homemaker.

Case studies in this issue include:

  • Bookended brilliance
    An end-of-terrace home in Edinburgh’s new town has undergone a contemporary transformation that seamlessly blends with the locality while exuding a distinct allure. See page 22…
  • Practically perfect
    Euan and Fiona Coleman thought they had found their forever home in Essex. But after the arrival of their first child, the couple re-evaluated their property wish list from a practical point of view, which led them to embrace a renovation project in Hertfordshire. See page 32…
  • Roaring into retirement
    Embarking on the journey of self-building their retirement home along the enchanting Jurassic Coast in the South West turned into a decade-long adventure. Yet, the result has surpassed every dream they had envisioned. See page 48…
  • Refreshed regency elegance
    Francois and Andrea found a shared joy in renovating and extending this elegant townhouse. See page 58…

Our product features in this issue include:

  • Elevating your kerb appeal
    Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks explains how variations in brick colour, texture, size, and laying pattern can affect the kerb appeal – and value – of your project. See page 41…
  • The right heating solution
    Dennis Milligan of the BFCMA explores the warmth and efficiency of wood-burning stoves, their synergy with heat pumps, and installation essentials. See page 45…
  • Insulating timber frame homes
    Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation discusses how to ensure your timber frame home is well insulated to maximise energy efficiency. See page 55…
  • Accelerating permeable paving for SuDS
    Chris Hodson of Interpave delves into the impact of mandatory sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), impending regulatory changes, and the transformative role of permeable paving for sustainable urban environments. See page 61…

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