Latest articles by Alison Wall
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is back at the NEC on the 19-22 of March
Taking on the restoration of a run-down Grade II-listed property and transforming it into a character-filled, energy-efficient home was an opportunity Amanda and Warren East couldn’t resist
Replacing an uninspiring 1970s house with a flood-proof, energy-efficient home has paid off for these homeowners
Paul and Sonny Shepherd waved goodbye to high energy bills after converting a barn to EnerPHit Passivhaus standard
The buildings were so derelict that one had to be dismantled and rebuilt. But the final result is a characterful and light-filled home ideal for modern family living
One resourceful couple have transformed an old farmhouse that once served as a Victorian isolation hospital — with stunning results
These custom build homes in Oxfordshire are leading the way in sustainability — during construction and for years to come
Preparing your home for winter can be quick, easy and cheap, but prevent serious remedial work when temperatures drop. Here's our guide to those all-important maintenance jobs now the clocks have gone back
While 19th century terrace houses aren't known for their energy efficiency, there are improvement you can make — whether you have a budget of £200 or £20k!
When you're renting, improving your home's energy efficiency can be challenging. But there are still things you can do — our experts explain all
There are a number of advantages to owning a 60s to 80s developer home when it comes to energy efficiency but there are still improvements you can make. Our experts explain all
Our experts tackle the historic homes versus energy efficiency debate, looking at how to make improvements to your home at different budgets, from £200 to £20k
You can potentially save a fair chunk of money on your energy bills by improving your home's efficiency. Our experts explain what you can do depending on your budget size
Keen to find a rural bolthole for their young family, Joe and Sarah Radmore have converted a sturdy barn Joe build some 10 years previously
See how the Cobra PW18024V Cordless Pressure Washer fared against dirty cars, patios, brickwork and more in our review
This contemporary self build sits beautifully within its nine-acre woodland site in rural Sussex. The fabric first approach taken also means it's green too
Dawn and Kevin Truscott chose an 'off-she-shelf' self build solution to create their spacious, charming home
Ash and Jess Alken have built a timeless seaside house in Cornwall with family-friendly features at its heart
For self builders Daniel and Sarah, building an eco home brimming with natural textures and materials was the only way to design their dream home
James and Amanda Rice bought a very ordinary 1950s brick and block bungalow on the Isle of Wight before transforming it into a New England dream home
Patsy Parr took just 22 weeks to complete her first self build — a modern oak framed home built on a budget
Phil and Claire Baker have sensitively renovated and extended a dated 1960s bungalow that sat on their dream plot in the Cotswolds — turning it into a charming family home
By taking on big DIY tasks, first-time self builders Charlie and Helen Mills created exactly what they wanted for their new oak frame home
