Latest articles by Seán O'Connell
Inside the 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating Awards – meet this year’s winners as we unveil the projects that took top honours
The winners of the prestigious Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 in partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times have been announced
Homebuilding & Renovating's Home of the Year 2025 revealed! Take a tour of this 1970s bungalow that's been reimagined for modern living
HBR Awards Winner Despite the challenges, Celia and Keith McCarthy turned a dated and inefficient bungalow into a characterful cedar-clad haven
Inside this bright and airy oak-frame self-build that’s fully energy ‘self-sufficient’
For experienced self-builders Marian and John Nash, their oak self-build was a long time coming but well worth the wait
‘We have future-proofed every part of our house’ – step inside this couple’s oak frame forever home that blends character with contemporary design
Knowing this was going to be their lifetime home, Dawn and Graham Hillier put heart and soul into every aspect of their new-build project
'This house has repaid all our renovation efforts' – explore how a 1930s house has been cleverly transformed into a contemporary home packed with energy-saving features
When the owners needed more light and space, the solution was a light-filled extension that's brimming with energy-efficient ideas
'We've massively reduced our energy bills' – the incredible transformation of a drab 1980s house into an ultra-modern eco family home
Solar panels, a ground source heat pump, triple-glazed windows and rainwater harvesting are just a few of the energy-saving features of this eco home
How first-time homebuilders found a winning formula and created their lifelong dream home
According to this couple, good organisation, excellent teamwork and 'treats' were the magic ingredients of their Warwickshire self-build
A home for life — how this couple created their dream home on a plot in the Cotswolds
Inspired by a visit to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Ian and Louise embarked on the journey of building their dream oak frame home
Could sliding patio doors be the smooth, sleek glazing option you need for your home extension or renovation?
Offering abundant light, slender sightlines and ease of use, it’s not surprising sliding patio doors are a firm favourite. Here's how to choose the right ones
'This contemporary, low-energy self-build is exemplary' – discover why the judges love this award-winning home that's replaced a dated 1980s property
Built from structural insulated panels, this jewel of a self-build is a striking addition to the street
How this home was built without a heating system — and why it won our Home of the Year 2023
It may look like a series of simple cubes but Duncan and Anaya Bush’s self build during the pandemic has every angle covered – from sustainable design to thoughtful landscaping
