January 2009

Inside the January 2009 issue...

READER'S HOMES

Cliffhanger (Cover House)
A contemporary home on the coast built on a DIY basis
Curve Appeal
An eco-friendly self-build with a striking design feature built by the owners
Light Industry
An urban Georgian warehouse becomes an impressive family home
Sensible & Sustainable
Building a sustainable, contemporary home to help keep bills down
A Terrace Transformed
The remarkable renovation of a small urban cottage into an open and light home

ALSO IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE: The latest trends and designs in self build - Expert advice on balustrades - A buyer's guide to patio doors - Choosing a construction system - The pros and cons of Biomass - A guide to choosing windows

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Full Contents:

DESIGN ADVICE

The Cutting Edge
We pick out the latest trends and design styles from this year’s best homes and reveal what you can learn
Bringing Out In
Invite the outside in with our buyer’s guide to patio doors
Inside
Interior design inspiration for introducing warmth and colour
Hold on Tight
Expert advice on balustrades to help showcase your staircase
Ideas
Inspiring roof features and ideas for your new garage to cut out and keep

PROJECT ADVICE

The 12 Steps of Self-Build
Step three of our 12-part complete guide to building a house looks at choosing a construction system and reports on the rise of timber frame
Biomass… a 21st Century Fuel?
We explain the pros, cons and practicalities of this exciting new heating system
Buying Windows: Timber or PVCu?
What you need to know before making your choice
Brush Up on Exterior Paintwork
A step-by-step guide to achieving a superior finish this winter
Solutions
Our experts help solve your building and renovating dilemmas
A Beginner’s Guide
Calculate your build costs; tax issues explained; finance advice

REGULARS

Views
Your letters, opinions and comments
Upfront
We announce the winners of this year’s Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards, and much more
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Plots for Sale
100s of plots on sale across the country from the database at plotfinder.net
Last Word
Mark Brinkley explores the fate of the self-builder and renovator in uncertain times

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