H&R Extra: July 2010

Page 36-42: Northern Exposure
Take a look at Mary’s last self-build, a contemporary white-rendered long house, also on Skye. Built out of local materials, it was oriented to catch the sun all day long

Page 103: Electrical Socket
Find out more about electrical sockets

• How to swap single socket outlets for doubles
• A Buyer's Guide to Switches and Sockets

Page 106-110: Planning Permission: Your FAQs
Find out more on the potential loopholes for gaining extra space with outbuildings, and more on PD rights

• A Guide to the New Permitted Development Rules
• Planning Rules for Extenders

Page 119-120: Innovative Windows
Find out more about choosing windows, plus with a gallery of fantastic options

• Choosing Windows
• A Buyer's Guide to Casement Windows

Page 129-130: Does Your Plot Have Access Issues?
Read our plotfinder’s checklist — so you won’t miss anything next time you go out to see a plot

Page 133-134: Build Costs - Plastering
Missed any parts? Here's the complete series so far

• Buying a Plot
• Building Foundations
• Floor Structure
• Superstructure
• Roofing
• Drainage
• Electrics
• Heating & Plumbing

Page 143: Who Should Project Manage?
Read several articles on the different routes as well as an in-depth project manager’s schedule

• In Focus: Project Management
• Build Route Options
• Your Homebuilding & Renovating Project Planner

Page 162: Looking Back
Read more on Gil and Penney’s eco home, and its performance