Welcome to the November/December issue of Selfbuilder & Homemaker.

Case studies in this issue include:

• Seeing the light
  Sally and David Jensen love their Edwardian home, so they found extra space for their growing family with a clever rear extension. See page 20…
• Harmony in heritage
  Discover the remarkable journey of Chris and Sarah Dale as they breathe new life into a centuries-old barn, turning it into a light-filled haven. See page 46…
• Victorian revival
  A family in Hertfordshire combine creativity and practicality to craft a modern home with clever design solutions. See page 56…
• Crafting modern elegance
  The obvious response to improving a 1980s cottage was to extend, however upon closer inspection a full reconfiguration of the ground floor became the real game changer. See page 66…

Our product features in this issue include:

• Evolving light design
  Discover the transformative power of abundant natural light in today’s homes and how innovative glazing solutions are reshaping modern living spaces. David Clarke of IDSystems explains more. See page 41…
• Variety is the spice of self-build facades
  Combining cladding with stone, brick and other materials on a home’s exterior can create character and have practical, effective results, as Lisa Grosse from Cedral explains. See page 43…
• Time to turn the gas off
  The previous default option of a conventional gas boiler is no longer appropriate for new builds. James Chaplin of Mitsubishi Electric explains why the UK’s net zero target is just one reason to make a fundamental adjustment in your approach. See page 53…
• Affordable warmth
  Dean Asher at Polypipe Building Products uncovers the sustainability (and practical) advantages of underfloor heating for modern homes. See page 61…
• The lowdown on the right flooring mix
  Crucial Trading’s Scott Hosie walks through choosing the best natural flooring materials for each part of your home, mixing their different looks, feels and qualities to form healthy, characterful spaces. See page 63…

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