December 2008

Inside the December 2008 issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine:

READERS' PROJECTS

A New Angle (Cover House)
A striking contemporary home provides a vision of the future
Rooms with a View
A derelict hotel with stunning coastal views is converted for modern living
On the Panel
A super-insulated energy-efficient home built with super speed using SIPs
New Labour
A Dutch-inspired DIY home built for just £128,000
The No-Heat Home
A conventional-looking self-build hides an extraordinary secret
Site Specific
Creative thinking inspires a green build on a very small spot

ALSO IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE: Interior Mouldings - Good and Bad Home Design - The 12 Steps of Self-Build: Part 2 - Smart Homes - Looking at Low Energy - Installing Loft Insulation - Choosing the Perfect Toilet - Are Your Bespoke Builders Only Developer Quality?

PLUS: Find your perfect plot or renovation opportunity with our plot listings section

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FULL CONTENTS

House Design

The Finishing Touches
Could interior mouldings give your home the perfect finish?
Good and Bad Home Design
Designer Pete Tonks’ comprehensive guide to designing a home to suit your plot and your lifestyle
Inside
Green interior design inspiration
Big Ideas for the Smallest Room
Inspiration for choosing the perfect toilet
Ideas
Luxury bathrooms and inspiring glass spaces to cut out and keep

Project Advice

The 12 Steps of Self-Build
Part two of our new series looks in-depth at the build routes available
Are Your Bespoke Builders Only Developer Quality?
We reveal the key differences which ensure a quality finish
Smart Homes
How technology can help you save energy in the home
Looking at Low Energy
We explain and rate the key green features for your new home
Installing Loft Insulation
A step-by-step guide to insulating your loft, and advice on choosing materials
Solutions
Our experts help solve your building and renovating dilemmas
A Beginner’s Guide
A build cost calculator and general guide to getting started

Plotfinder

“How We Found Our Plot!”
Plotfinding expert David Snell explains how he discovered his most recent find in Gloucestershire
Plotfinder Challenge
The best plots in Monmouthshire are put under scrutiny; learn how to assess building plots
Plots for Sale
Full contact details for 100s of plots currently for sale at plotfinder.net

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Upfront
News, features, information and advice
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Discounts on the cover price
Last Word
Mark Brinkley asks why we pay VAT on renovation work, but not on new builds

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