Latest articles by Lindsey Davis
20 passive homes ideas that could help cut the running costs of your build
These show-stopping passive homes are not only beautifully designed but also perform to a high-efficiency standard to help save money on running costs
What kind of self build homes could your budget get you?
Our round up of self build homes explores what is achievable for different budgets, including real projects constructed for less than £100K right up to those that came in at well over £1m
Renovated terraced homes: 14 great examples of clever design
With a little imagination, renovated terraced homes can provide interesting layouts with good-sized rooms and tonnes of character — find your favourite ideas
How we Test Products
Our buying guides and reviews will help you choose the best products for your project. Find out how we test them and what we look for when we write our reviews
Right to Build: An Easier Way for Self Builders to Find Plots
The Right to Build registers are designed to make self build easier - learn how it works and how you can sign up
How to Build a Roof: A Step-by-step Guide
This step-by-step guide shows how to build a roof including installing underlay and battens and finishing the roof with tiles, verge units and ridge system
10 Smart Landscaping Tips for When You're Building a New Home
It can be easy to overlook the garden when building a new home, but it can be beneficial to tackle both at the same time
10 Homes You Won't Believe Are New Builds
Looking older than you are is not usually a good thing, that is unless you are a new build, period-style home of course
10 Excellent American-Style Homes
Whether you are renovating, extending or self building, be inspired by the diverse architectural styles of the US
