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Christmas gifting is sorted with our festive Homebuilding & Renovating subscription offer – just £3 for three issues!
By Beth Murton last updated
Make sure your project runs smoothly with a subscription to our must-read self-build and renovation magazine – now only £3 for three issues

Amanda Byram posts video showing off her huge skylights and microcement bathroom in her renovation project
By Joseph Mullane published
Byram’s renovation reveals how thoughtful rooflight choices can brighten every corner of a home, giving renovators fresh ideas for maximising natural light

Why extending into this one unloved room in your house could be one of the best home upgrades you make
By Natasha Brinsmead published
Our expert guide to knocking through from a dining room will help you decide whether this is the right thing for your home

Inside the 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating Awards – meet this year’s winners as we unveil the projects that took top honours
By Teresa Conway, Seán O'Connell last updated
The winners of the prestigious Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 in partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times have been announced

I asked a listed building expert for five practical rules to follow when renovating a listed building and here's what he recommends
By Sarah Harley published
Renovating a listed building takes time, care and expert help. But, understanding where to start and how to tackle it will help make the job a little easier

Five ways the Autumn Budget will hit homeowners, housing expert warns
By Joseph Mullane published
Housing expert Michael Holmes explains how the Chancellor’s new property taxes could affect renovations, property values, and the overall market

Renovating a new build home that's lacking in character? Don't worry, it is possible to turn a blank canvas into a home and I know, because I did it
By Sarah Harley published
While new build homes have benefits, they can also be fairly generic and a little low on features. We explore how to give one a generous helping of personality

We reveal the one thing never to leave untouched during a renovation and why it's essential both now, and for the future
By Sarah Harley published
Juggling your list of home renovation tasks can be challenging, but if you know the one thing never to leave untouched, it can help you prioritise your approach
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