Selecting the best suppliers is critical to the success of your project, as you’ll be entrusting these with both your dream home vision and your money. Here, Derek Dawson from Scandia-Hus shares how to choose your self build partners: ow.ly/k9YU50RFP2W

A Passivhaus is an extremely low-energy, highly-insulated and airtight home. If you're embarking on an eco project, build or renovation, take a look at these top UK Passivhaus homes and see what it takes to get the gold stamp of approval: ow.ly/38Cs50REzac

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme continues to see a growing number of applications and heat pump installations since its introduction in 2022, but how does this compare to the government’s wider eco heating objective?

Find out: ow.ly/rzTZ50RE70w

Thinking about undertaking a barn conversion project? Take a look at this collection of 22 unique, characterful, and innovative agricultural restorations now to see what’s possible: ow.ly/TpNW50RAppM

How much do sliding patio doors cost in the UK? Find out what makes a good quality sliding door system, and what you should budget to install it with our complete guide to materials, glazing specification and more: ow.ly/3r2f50RAo2K

Tiny homes have been creating a lot of buzz online and among those looking to create unique, compact and low-energy properties. So what really are tiny homes and why’s the tiny house movement gaining traction in the UK? Find out now: ow.ly/FA7j50Rykny

Vasilis Giannopoulos, specifications manager at Internorm UK, looks at what you need from your windows and doors if you’re aiming for Passivhaus standards: ow.ly/ih4g50Ryjyz

Thinking about transforming your unused side return into an open-plan, flexible living space?

Take a look at this collection of amazing side return extensions alongside some expert top tips to guarantee a successful project: ow.ly/7VM650RuJSZ

Self builders Susan and John Shearer knocked down their old holiday cottage in Cairngorms National Park and replaced it with an ultra-energy-efficient build packed with architectural wow factor.

Read the story: ow.ly/ZRQB50RuEJJ

A dormer loft conversion is an amazing route to new, multifunctional and valuable space that can often be completed without the need for formal planning permission.

From design tips to the project costs, here’s what you need to know before going ahead: ow.ly/ZNk850RuIvE

Whether it’s timber, brick slips or characterful stone, there’s plenty of cladding options for your self build, renovation or extension. We take a look at the key considerations for the different cladding materials and how to use them effectively: ow.ly/1MaT50Rskvp

How much does it cost to build a house in 2024? We take a look at the main factors that will influence your project’s costs and the different routes available to creating your dream bespoke home: ow.ly/XLha50RsiUY

More than 40 years after Martin Gurnett’s father built an atcost barn on the family farm in Essex, Martin and his wife Fiona Jenkins converted the structure into a contemporary home: ow.ly/hLCY50RqBgg

How much does new kitchen cost in the UK? If your project involves adding a new kitchen, you need to budget for this on top of the building work.

From design to installation, we take a look at how much you can expect to pay for a new culinary zone: ow.ly/WACe50Rn1R7

After 14 months of ups and downs, Geoff and Julie Bolam have transformed a neglected Victorian church into a wow-factor house, combining sensitive and contemporary features.

Read the story now: ow.ly/ITPy50Robyy

With amazing glazing ideas, everything you need to know about package homes, rooflights, bifold doors and finding the perfect renovation project, Build It’s June 2024 issue is jam-packed full of expert advice, ideas and guidance.

Find out more: self-build.co.uk/latest-issue/

Kitchen extensions can turn a small, cramped cooking zone into a bright, open-plan and multi-functional space to be enjoyed by family and friends. Take a look at our collection of 28 exciting kitchen extension ideas that maximise this practical area: ow.ly/Nn9u50RmbyY

Planning consultant Julia Riddle explores how the Right to Build legislation aims to increase the number of self and custom build plots and the impact it has had on development so far: ow.ly/ao0L50RlaA2

Stephen and Ann Smith realised their long-held wish of self building after they found a secluded plot with permission to build a barn-style home that sits perfectly in its rural Cotswold setting.

Read the story: ow.ly/yB2650Rk0XE

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