Alison Wall

Alison Wall

Alison Wall is an experienced homes journalist, and former chief sub editor of Homebuilding & Renovating. She has interviewed countless self-builders and renovators regarding their projects, and has a special interest in eco builds. She is also renovating her 1970s home and garden, and has a particular interest in making her own home greener, having recently added solar panels, an EV chargepoint and a solar battery system.

Latest articles by Alison Wall

A Unique DIY Home Built For Just £97K

By Alison Wall published

This barn and cow shed were creatively converted into a characterful home on a tight budget — complete with magical tree staircase and smallholding!

Conversion

Incredible Transformation — From Derelict Garages to Subterranean Modern Home!

By Alison Wall published

Darren and Lucy Henderson bought their garage plot in Bournemouth for just £120K and built an amazing home for their young family

Self Build
exterior of a modern eco self build home in Wales

How This All-Electric Eco Home Reduced its Owners’ Energy Bills by 75%

By Alison Wall last updated

Christine and David Wetherell self built a modern, energy efficient home in Chesire that doesn’t require gas central heating thanks to its fabric first approach

Self Build
asbestos hazzard

How to Deal with Asbestos

By Alison Wall last updated

Our guide to recognising and dealing with asbestos. How do you recognise it, and how do you deal with it? We explain all you need to know and how to stay safe

Renovation
Cheap bricks a buyers guide for building

Cheap Bricks: A Buyer’s Guide

By Alison Wall published

Buying cheap bricks can save you hundreds of pounds on your brick costs without affecting your build quality or the overall look of your new home

Structure
testing radiator

Radiators Not Working? Try This Troubleshooting Guide

By Alison Wall published

With winter just around the corner, radiators not working can be a big problem - here's how to fix the most common problems

Radiator
installation of a roof window

How to Install a Roof Window

By Alison Wall published

Know what to expect when roof windows are installed in your project with this handy step-by-step guide

Windows & Doors
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