Sarah Handley

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Sarah is a journalist, editor and the former Web Editor of homebuilding.co.uk. She began her career more than a decade ago, working on the editorial team of Public Sector Building magazine, before joining the wider Homebuilding & Renovating team as Social Media Editor in 2012. Since purchasing her first house in 2015, Sarah has been adding to the ever-increasing list of home improvements she needs to make; including extending over the garage, resurfacing the driveway, replacing existing flooring and revamping the kitchen. Fortunately, her time with Homebuilding means she is not short on design inspiration or top tips to tackle or project manage these tasks herself.

Latest articles by Sarah Handley

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Choose one of these 9 best cordless drills to help you power through your next DIY project

By Sarah Handley, Garry Martin, Jack Woodfield last updated 7 July 25

The best cordless drills will help you tackle your next DIY project with ease. Choose from our selection of budget, mid- and top of the range cordless drills

Tools

21 essential resources to look at before starting your self build or renovation

By Ben Adam-Smith, Sarah Handley last updated 20 October 23

Don't start your self build project without reading Ben Adam-Smith's – host of the House Planning Help podcast – expert guide to all the resources you should be aware of if you want your project to be a success

Self Build

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By Sarah Handley last updated 17 August 23

Get the latest ideas and advice direct to your inbox with the Homebuilding & Renovating newsletter

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7 things you should never say to your builder

By Sarah Handley last updated 28 November 22

A good relationship with your builder is crucial to a successful project. Here are seven things you should never say if you want to keep on good terms

Professionals

Final Black Friday and Cyber Monday home deals to snap up

By Sarah Handley, Jack Woodfield, Natasha Brinsmead last updated 28 November 22

Don't miss out on these last minute Black Friday home deals — we bring you today's top offers on smart tech, DIY tools and more to make sure you don't miss out

Tools

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7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Architect

By Sarah Handley published 21 March 22

Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your architect is essential – avoid these phrases if you want to stay on good terms

Self Build

How to Build a Roof: A Step-by-step Guide

By Lindsey Davis, Sarah Handley last updated 17 February 22

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

Roof

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28 Timber Frame Houses to Inspire Your Build

By Sarah Handley, Amy Reeves published 16 December 21

Timber frame houses offer self builders and extenders an efficient and versatile build route — what can your budget achieve?

Timber Frame