Get your hands on a slice of history with this rare barn conversion opportunity in a holiday hotspot Tucked away near Snowdonia, this derelict barn has planning permission to become a rural retreat – and it's heading to auction Need more living space but don't want to lose storage? Why a half garage conversion might be the solution Our expert explains what converting only half your garage involves and why it can be a good idea Create a cosy, comfy garage conversion bedroom – with no need to extend your home Expert advice on how to turn your garage into a new bedroom Latest about conversion Why I use the words of William Morris for decluttering my home By Sarah Harley published 2 May 25 Knowing how to declutter your home isn't a trend. It's about following the words of William Morris – have nothing in your home that's not useful or beautiful Is a dormer loft conversion the best way of extending your home upwards? By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated 30 April 25 A dormer loft conversion is a popular choice of loft extension and suits a variety of homes. We take a look at the types on offer and what you need to consider when adding one to your home Garage conversion costs: How much do you need to turn your garage into a habitable space? By Tim Phillips, Sarah Harley last updated 25 April 25 While garage conversion costs will vary depending on the nature of your project, quantity surveyor, Tim Phillips, delves into the details to help you establish if your budget will meet your requirements Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home By Joseph Mullane published 21 April 25 Grade II listed Cold War site with residential potential in Brislington heads to auction Suspect asbestos is lurking in your garage roof? Here's how to deal with it safely By Natasha Brinsmead published 19 April 25 It is surprising just how many garage roofs are found to contain asbestos – if yours is one of them, we explain the steps you'll need to take Rotting barn becomes one of Grand Design's most incredible transformations By Joseph Mullane published 2 April 25 Grand Designs' latest episode showcases an ambitious Bedfordshire barn conversion What are the options for heating your loft conversion? We explore the choices By Robin Whitlock published 2 April 25 Adding a loft conversion is a popular way to extend a home. But what are the options for loft conversion heating? We explore the choices available and the steps you need to take to ensure it operates efficiently What kind of home could you create out of a former church? Here's your chance to find out By Joseph Mullane published 25 March 25 This historic Wakefield church offers unique conversion opportunity to create a new home Desperate for somewhere to work from home undisturbed? A loft conversion office could be just what you need By Natasha Brinsmead published 20 March 25 8 tips from the experts on designing the perfect loft conversion office that leaves you feeling productive and energised Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market By Joseph Mullane published 14 March 25 This former Methodist chapel comes with approved plans for a one-bedroom home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Do you know the main types of air conditioning? All the options to consider in the face of rising temperatures2I'm a heritage bricklayer and this is how to avoid common mistakes when repointing brickwork3Are you having thermostatic valve problems? The pros reveal how to identify and fix issues 4Eminem’s pregnant daughter launches home renovation debut — with a sledgehammer in hand5Why ground source heat pumps could be the cooling fix you didn’t know you had Our sponsors
Why I use the words of William Morris for decluttering my home By Sarah Harley published 2 May 25 Knowing how to declutter your home isn't a trend. It's about following the words of William Morris – have nothing in your home that's not useful or beautiful
Is a dormer loft conversion the best way of extending your home upwards? By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated 30 April 25 A dormer loft conversion is a popular choice of loft extension and suits a variety of homes. We take a look at the types on offer and what you need to consider when adding one to your home
Garage conversion costs: How much do you need to turn your garage into a habitable space? By Tim Phillips, Sarah Harley last updated 25 April 25 While garage conversion costs will vary depending on the nature of your project, quantity surveyor, Tim Phillips, delves into the details to help you establish if your budget will meet your requirements
Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home By Joseph Mullane published 21 April 25 Grade II listed Cold War site with residential potential in Brislington heads to auction
Suspect asbestos is lurking in your garage roof? Here's how to deal with it safely By Natasha Brinsmead published 19 April 25 It is surprising just how many garage roofs are found to contain asbestos – if yours is one of them, we explain the steps you'll need to take
Rotting barn becomes one of Grand Design's most incredible transformations By Joseph Mullane published 2 April 25 Grand Designs' latest episode showcases an ambitious Bedfordshire barn conversion
What are the options for heating your loft conversion? We explore the choices By Robin Whitlock published 2 April 25 Adding a loft conversion is a popular way to extend a home. But what are the options for loft conversion heating? We explore the choices available and the steps you need to take to ensure it operates efficiently
What kind of home could you create out of a former church? Here's your chance to find out By Joseph Mullane published 25 March 25 This historic Wakefield church offers unique conversion opportunity to create a new home
Desperate for somewhere to work from home undisturbed? A loft conversion office could be just what you need By Natasha Brinsmead published 20 March 25 8 tips from the experts on designing the perfect loft conversion office that leaves you feeling productive and energised
Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market By Joseph Mullane published 14 March 25 This former Methodist chapel comes with approved plans for a one-bedroom home
