Advice Do home security cameras record all the time? Why you should pay attention to recording time Find out whether home security cameras record continuously or only at specific times – and why it matters Types of rooflight explained — a guide to choosing the best style for your home Explore the most popular types of rooflight for residential homes and learn how to choose the best style for your space 6 things about loft conversion window regulations you need to know before extending upwards Our build expert takes you through the key regulations you need to consider when choosing which windows to add to your loft conversion Latest Advice Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe By Sarah Warwick published 1 August 25 Discover the options for burglarproofing the windows of your home in our guide, from motion sensors to special glazing 7 glazing innovations that can make homes more comfortable, lower maintenance and potentially safer By Sarah Warwick published 29 July 25 Think beyond double or triple. These are the clever glazing innovations you should consider Which brickwork pointing styles are best for historic or contemporary buildings? By Pete Wise published 28 July 25 Many different styles of pointing can be used to create the mortar joint between bricks. We asked bricklayers about the unique history, appearance and uses of six styles. No, an air purifier won’t cool a room — but it might still be worth using one this summer By Gabriella Dyson published 27 July 25 Does an air purifier cool a room? Not exactly. But it can help your home feel fresher, cleaner and more breathable during the summer months Noisy neighbours or traffic sounds ruining your downtime in the garden? These 6 soundproofing tips will restore peace and quiet to your outdoor space By Sarah Wilson published 27 July 25 Turn a noisy garden into a quiet retreat with these simple soundproofing measures Will air conditioning noise make you hot and bothered, or is a small increase in sound levels worth the cooling breeze? By Sarah Harley published 26 July 25 What level of disruption can you expect from air conditioning noise? We take a look at the different types and how they compare on the decibel scale Can you build a patio in a sloping garden? Yes say the experts, providing you follow this 5-step action plan to get it right By Sarah Wilson published 26 July 25 Build a patio on a slope and it can be a real focal point in your garden design, offering an elevated view, an intimate sunken space or even several terraces Can’t decide between acoustic and triple glazing? Here’s what you really need to know By Gabriella Dyson published 25 July 25 Discover how these types of glazing differ in terms of performance, cost and weight, and which is the smarter choice for your project What is an annexe — and when is it the best way to extend a home? By Sarah Warwick published 25 July 25 Find out why an annexe could be the ideal solution when you need to boost the square meterage of your home Do listed building grades make a difference to your home renovation plans? Yes, and here's why By Sarah Harley published 24 July 25 If you're considering buying a listed building, the grade its been assigned can play a major part in defining what you can and can't do. Here's what you need to know 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Types of rooflight explained — a guide to choosing the best style for your home2Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell’s planning permission struggles at their historic country estate 36 things about loft conversion window regulations you need to know before extending upwards4What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable and attractive wall finish indoors and outdoors5Are video doorbells easy to install? What you need to know Our sponsors
Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe By Sarah Warwick published 1 August 25 Discover the options for burglarproofing the windows of your home in our guide, from motion sensors to special glazing
7 glazing innovations that can make homes more comfortable, lower maintenance and potentially safer By Sarah Warwick published 29 July 25 Think beyond double or triple. These are the clever glazing innovations you should consider
Which brickwork pointing styles are best for historic or contemporary buildings? By Pete Wise published 28 July 25 Many different styles of pointing can be used to create the mortar joint between bricks. We asked bricklayers about the unique history, appearance and uses of six styles.
No, an air purifier won’t cool a room — but it might still be worth using one this summer By Gabriella Dyson published 27 July 25 Does an air purifier cool a room? Not exactly. But it can help your home feel fresher, cleaner and more breathable during the summer months
Noisy neighbours or traffic sounds ruining your downtime in the garden? These 6 soundproofing tips will restore peace and quiet to your outdoor space By Sarah Wilson published 27 July 25 Turn a noisy garden into a quiet retreat with these simple soundproofing measures
Will air conditioning noise make you hot and bothered, or is a small increase in sound levels worth the cooling breeze? By Sarah Harley published 26 July 25 What level of disruption can you expect from air conditioning noise? We take a look at the different types and how they compare on the decibel scale
Can you build a patio in a sloping garden? Yes say the experts, providing you follow this 5-step action plan to get it right By Sarah Wilson published 26 July 25 Build a patio on a slope and it can be a real focal point in your garden design, offering an elevated view, an intimate sunken space or even several terraces
Can’t decide between acoustic and triple glazing? Here’s what you really need to know By Gabriella Dyson published 25 July 25 Discover how these types of glazing differ in terms of performance, cost and weight, and which is the smarter choice for your project
What is an annexe — and when is it the best way to extend a home? By Sarah Warwick published 25 July 25 Find out why an annexe could be the ideal solution when you need to boost the square meterage of your home
Do listed building grades make a difference to your home renovation plans? Yes, and here's why By Sarah Harley published 24 July 25 If you're considering buying a listed building, the grade its been assigned can play a major part in defining what you can and can't do. Here's what you need to know
