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Renovation books

Browse our selection of renovation books, published by the team behind Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.

Click here to see books reviewed in this months issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.

 

The Homebuilding & Renovating Book of Barn ConversionsBrand new selections of Barn Conversions in one of our most popular books. This new collection is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of high quality colour photographs and the full story of each conversion as well as design, building and supplier contact details. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

How to Renovate a House in FranceWhether you are buying an old house, worrying about damp stone walls, struggling to understand lime render, shopping for partition walling, hunting for builders, doing your own plumbing, trying to get planning permission, in short, if you are involved in any way with a renovation project in France, How To Renovate a House in France will be essential reading. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

How to Create a Jardin PaysanHow to Create a Jardin Paysan is a book about creating a traditional, rural French-style garden which will have a timeless charm. It's not so much a manual of gardening, as a guide to help you to tame nature (but only slightly) to create something of abundance and beauty around a home in France - or even in the UK. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

Also available: Self-build books

 

The Homebuilding & Renovating Book of Green Homes

The H&R Book of Green Homes offers practical advice on how to approach building an eco home, an A-Z of green building and more than 29 in-depth case studies of environmentally-friendly self-build homes. Featuring more than 225 full colour pictures, floor plans, supplier details and the story of each build this is guaranteed to be a best-seller. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

The Homebuilder's Handbook 5th EditionThe fifth edition of the ultimate guide to sourcing building materials and services has thousands of essential contacts plus even more editorial features, tips and advice than ever before. The Homebuilder's Handbook provides comprehensive coverage from structural systems and finance specialists to bathroom and kitchen suppliers. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £19.95 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

The Homebuilding & Renovating Book of House PlansHouse Plans is an inspirational reference book for anybody looking for ideas on how to plan a new home or remodel an existing one. Complete with 333 full colour illustrations of the house exteriors, it is designed for easy use with houses sorted by size and number of bedrooms. Fully indexed, it is easy to find any type of house plan - from bungalow to town house. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

The Homebuilding & Renovating Book of Contemporary HomesThe Book of Contemporary Homes featuring more than 350 stunning full colour photographs alongside the inside stories of more than 39 of the most innovative houses to be built in the UK in over the past few years. Also included are details of architects, builders, suppliers and manufacturers. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £25 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

The Homebuilding & Renovating Book of Great Value HomesAnother great selection of homes in this second, all new, edition of the highly successful Great Value Homes. 25 inspirational stories, 225 great colour pics and 51 colour illustrations.Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £19.95 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

 

Book of Georgian HomesGeorgian Style offers 17 of the finest examples of new homes built in a Georgian style and offers advice on how to get it right. It’s essential companion for anyone – self-builder or developer – interested in creating an individual home in this style. Visit Subscribetoday.co.uk our dedicated subscription and book website to find out more or buy today!

Our price: £9.99 (plus £2.80 p+p)

 

 

Click here to see books reviewed in this months issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.