Skip to main content
Skip to footer
Advertise with us
Contact
Favourites
Login
My account
Dashboard
Main navigation
Advice
Advice Pages
Company news
Our experts
Inspiration
Videos
Podcast
Advice Zone
Bathrooms
Renewables, Heating & Ventilation
Build Costs
Windows & Doors
Insulation & Airtightness
Planning
Grants
Build Types
Kitchens
Browse all Advice
Projects
All Projects
House type
New Build
Bungalow
Two Story
Extension / Renovation
Costs
Under 200k
200k - 300k
300k +
Build type
Block
ICF
Timber Frame
Featured
Selfbuild Diaries
Cost Calculators
Build Cost Calculator
Extension Cost Calculator
Kitchen Cost Calculator
Bathroom Cost Calculator
Window Cost Calculator
Architect Cost Calculator
House Plans
Events
More
Events
House Plans
Advice
Advice
Advice Zone
Advice Zone
Bathrooms
Build costs
Build Types
Grants
Insulation & Airtightness
Kitchens
Planning
Renewables, Heating & Ventilation
Windows & Doors
All Advice
Company News
Our Experts
Inspitations
Videos
Podcasts
All Advice
Projects
Projects
House Type
House Type
New Build
Bungalow
Two Story
Extension / Renovation
All Projects
Costs
Costs
Under 200k
200k - 300k
300k +
All Projects
Build Type
Build Type
Block
ICF
Timber Frame
All Projects
Selfbuild DIaries
All Projects
Cost Calculators
Cost Calculators
Build Cost Calculator
Extension Cost Calculator
Kitchen Cost Calculator
Bathroom Cost Calculator
Window Cost Calculator
Architect Cost Calculator
All Cost Calculators
House Plans
Events
Advertise with us
Contact
Favourites
Login
My account
Search
0
My Account
Search
Search...
Tag:
Design
How do I check the quality of the materials I buy?
July 19, 2017
A: When buying materials, is it enough to look for the CE mark? Not for the materials that are covered…
Top 5 tips to secure planning permission
July 6, 2017
Top tips to secure planning permission whether you're building new, extending or renovating in any of the 32 counties of…
How to budget your self-build project
May 17, 2017
Find out how to keep on top of the budget and save money with our handy step by step self-build…
Window dressing: Ask the expert
April 25, 2017
Find out how to dress your windows when they're tall and at an angle, with this guide to window dressing…
10 basic steps for improving air quality in the home
March 27, 2017
1. Open windows on alternate sides of the house to purge the air of pollutants and let fresh air in. Avoid drying…
The design brief for your dream house
January 22, 2017
Follow these 12 essential steps to make your house really feel like a home. Writing a design brief is the…
Bathroom Design Explained
January 10, 2017
It may be the smallest room in the house but the bathroom is also the most important. Take the time…
Detailed H&S obligations for extensions and new builds
December 30, 2016
Making sure the site is safe and the workers’ health isn’t affected will require constant awareness from you. There are…
Electricity supply for your self-build
August 2, 2016
You can’t do any electrical work yourself but whether you’re renovating or building new, it’s good to get to know…
Garage design
June 8, 2015
←
1
…
5
6
7
8
→