Dr James Morton – GP and food writer who rose to fame on the Great British Bake Off – and... View Article
There’s no denying January can be tough. Money’s tight after Christmas; the weather’s awful and self-employed folk gotta do their... View Article
A couple of years ago I wrote a story about some rather special homes being built on the site of... View Article
Maximalism is in, so we’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful wallpapers around that will help you bring gorgeous... View Article
Looking for a Christmas gift ideas for an avid self-builder? Here’s our pick of the best – plus a few... View Article
We take a sneak peek at a fabulous project in Suffolk… Architecture dynasties Amir Sanei and Abigail Hopkins run a... View Article
The traditional toilet we are most familiar with is called a close-coupled toilet. On a close-coupled toilet, the cistern –... View Article
Cleaning out your gutters is a job that it’s easy to keep putting off. But, it’s got to be done,... View Article
The majority of us will need to raise funds in order to finance a dream new self-build house. There are... View Article
Ironically enough, if you’re looking for inspiration for your next building project, the Architecture Biennale in Venice probably isn’t the... View Article
Thinking of turning your home into an Airbnb? Short-term renting is bigger business than ever – with 5 million Airbnb... View Article
There are windmill conversions, and then there’s The Windmill in Suffolk – one of the very best. Sitting in gently... View Article
A simple, single-storey brick box on the back of the house, containing a living-dining area and featuring bifold doors, is... View Article
A pantry is a small room used to store food, usually attached to or just off the main kitchen. The... View Article
An outdoor shower can be a great practical addition to your garden. For example, if you live near the sea... View Article
What do you do when you have to leave a home you’ve lovingly designed and built yourself, or spent years... View Article
A pond can be a source of constant delight in your garden. Whether you choose a formal water feature or... View Article
Finding a property you love in the sun should be the easy part. That’s when the hard work begins to... View Article