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In the July issue of SelfBuild & Design: Woodland Wonderland- a dream home in the West Sussex countryside; the best range cookers; affordable self build; successful open-plan design; interview with Christine Walkden, the no-nonsense gardener; West country living- a basement extension in Holcombe, a Georgian inspired new build in Exeter, and an energy efficient country home in Cornwall; plus the latest government schemes to promote self build
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Contemplating a self built home? In this book the author follows the self build process from the ground up, offering advice and insights along the way, gained from hands-on experience. He details the lessons learned throughout the project and covers all the areas, technical and otherwise, necessary for a successful self build. A humourous and informative guide to building your own home, written by a man who did just that.
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Buying a Home in Spain is essential reading for anyone wanting a permanent or holiday home in Spain and is designed to guide you through the property maze and save you time, trouble and money. Most importantly it is packed with vital information to help you avoid the kind of disaster that can turn your dream home into a nightmare!
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Thinking of buying in France? Want to know where to start looking? Need to know if your budget is realistic? Collins need to know? Buying Property In France is the one-stop guide to all the know-how and insider tips you need to choose and buy that perfect French property.
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In the June issue of SelfBuild & Design: 22 award winning houses- 5 new builds, 5 renovations, 8 extensions and 4 restorations; home heating; stunning staircases; village living for £130,000; plus 30 pages of amazing case studies and free access to 1000s of plots with plotbrowser
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In the May issue of SelfBuild & Design: Build your dream house; amazing glazing; the best exterior doors; the true costs of a planning application; five pages of bathroom design and inspiration; Kevin McCloud on why we have some of the worst designed houses; 30 pages of case studies on the ultra-modern family home: a 70s bungalow remodel, a seaside B&B transformed, a contemporary eco-home and self build for old age
In the April issue of SelfBuild & Design: 3 energy-saving new builds; An essential guide to doors and windows; The oak & the new- old world charm with a contemporary twist; Going underground- a spectacular hidden earth-sheltered house; award-winning stylish low energy eco home in rural Suffolk; Hanging out- jettied bathroom extension; plus free access to 1000s of plots!
In the March issue of SelfBuild & Design: How to fund your dream build; Ecobuild preview; A grand design for austere times; the best ideas- kitchen sinks and clutter-free storage; legal advice on selling on an incomplete build; Plus award-winning timber extension, renovated stone cottage and totally transformed bungalow!
In the February issue of SelfBuild & Design: Stunning remodel from tiny box to striking family home; Cash in the attic- using your loft space; Building a modern thatched cottage and creating a classic country cottage; Renewables- an essential guide to green energy; focus on stone floors; plus 30 pages of case studies
In the January issue of SelfBuild & Design: Converted water tower and other amazing self build stories; Cool, green and cheap accessible eco homes; A place in the sun- undertaking a renovation in Spain; Creating a wet room; Hub of the home- the perfect kitchen island; 34 pages of case studies
In the December issue of SelfBuild & Design: Buying land without planning permission; Award winners- RIBA's best houses- new floorplans now in 3D; Heat pumps- all you need to know; Country living- oak-framed home in rural Cornwall; Period products; Earth Building, a beginner's guide; Plus 30 pages of case studies- Scandinavian timber frame, energy efficient family home and London basement conversion
In the November issue of SelfBuild & Design: Home seating special: wood-burning stoves, Radiators and fires; Just right- The perfect home for entertaining; Sips- Are they for you?; Underfloor heating- a beginner's guide; Plus 30 pages of amazing builds: converted Victoria office, North Cornwall new build and a contemporary chalet bungalow.
In the October issue of SelfBuild & Design: Eco barn Conversion- Why it's 'the most fantastic place to live'; 10 Top tips on how you can do it!; Straw bale construction- It's both green and DIY-friendly; Community self builds; 30 pages of case studies + free access to our plots database; the latest kitchens; the science behind house building; plus: the best plots, interiors and decorative moulding
In the September issue of SelfBuild & Design: Is this the ultimate eco house? The home that doesn't need any heating; Alternative building systems - insulating concrete formwork; RIBA's award winning homes; Bath Time - our pick of the best; Plus 27 pages of amazing builds - stunning seaside home, self build on a development, renovated & extended village house + FREE access to our plots database.
In the August issue of SelfBuild & Design: Grand design - Building a modern manor house; Create a splash! Build your own pool this summer; Beach hut beauty - A seaside holiday home; Garden delights - Garden sheds, summerhouses, studios and great garden lighting ideas; 30 pages of case studies + FREE access to our plots database.
In the July issue of SelfBuild & Design: Amazing builds - 30 pages of case studies including, contemporary oak frame in Kent, an American-inspired remodel/extension and a new barn-style home in Devon; Legal advice - withholding payment to your builder; Healthy homes - why ventilation is the key; The best garden furniture; Classic New England style in coastal Sussex; Top interiors tips from the experts - Kelly Hoppen, Linda Barker, Naomi Cleaver, Olivia Heath, Julie Kendall, Abigail Ahern and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
In the June issue of SelfBuild & Design: A touch of tradition with a hands on approach; Interview with Ros Byam Shaw; Planning - what does the new policy mean for selfbuilders? 20 pages of amazing case studies; Oak-framed extension - adding to a period cottage; The perfect self build - prefabricated in Germany; Log homes - all you need to know; Plus - Buying advice - Kitchen taps, heat pumps, stairs and balustrades.
In the May issue of SelfBuild & Design: Heart of oak - Family home with a real wow factor! Planning a sustainable future with CAT's Paul Allen; Buying and using woodburners; Self Build - Why it appeals to all ages; Preview - Grand Designs Live; 20 pages of amazing case studies including living on the edge - A dramatic home with uninterrupted views of the sea; Best buys - Cooker hoods, lighting and vinyl flooring plus - Make a wetroom!
In the April issue of SelfBuild & Design: Built with love -A house for life for a disabled daughter; Creating space in your roof; Big ideas for the bathroom; Preview - Ecobuild 2012; Interviews with Professor Michael Benfield and Bill Dunster; 30 pages of case studies and free access to our plots database; Plus - Interiors, home offices, tiles and tools.
In the March issue of SelfBuild & Design: Daring to be different; Upwards and outwards - a 1930s transformation; Bye bye bland bungalow, hello stylish new home; Top tips on home lighting with expert Sally Storey; Spiral stairs showcase; Legal advice - how to sack a contractor; Find your perfect plot with plotbrowser; Size matters - Why big isn't always better, plus - maximise your space.
In the February issue of SelfBuild & Design: A 20 year dream fulfilled - A hint of New England comes to the heart of Cambridgeshire; How airtight are UK homes? An in-depth analysis; Creating beautiful green homes with eco-architect Julian Marsh; Case studies - Extension - Adding a colourful contemporary cube to a traditional-style home; Conversion - Idyllic water mill in Devon; Remodel - Transforming a rundown Vicarage into a stylish London home; Beginner's guide to bricks; Plus - Bathroom taps, art deco, Kids' rooms and interiors.
In the January issue of SelfBuild & Design: Home Swede Home - Oak-framed Kent home with a Scandanavian feel; House design - creating instant appeal; Ventilation -the price of fresh air; Showcase - Clever storage and wall lights; An interview with Manser Medal winning architect, Meredith Bowles; New England inspiration - Balconies, verandas and a cedar shingle roof; Radical makeovers - Transforming an eyesore into a stylish family home.
In the December issue of SelfBuild & Design: Luxury living - The biggest self build in Kent for 50 years; Waterside living on the Thames; Eco renovation - harder than we think; Online help - just a click away; Stress-busting - tips for a smooth project; American style - Adding clapboard, verandas and shutters for a New England look; Mr Potton - Interview with Potton founder and self build pioneer Peter Hutchinson; Plus - ideas for flood protection, work surfaces, new products, retro chic and tools.
In the November issue of SelfBuild & Design: Do it yourself - £100,000 profit for tackling the work; Choosing period products; Adding value - maximising the potential of your new home; How to get started - Beginner's guide, plot finding, mortgages and planning; 24 pages of reader's case studies; Home heating special - fuel options, woodburners, boilers, fireplaces and radiators.