Build It  |  Jan-16
The beauty of tackling a major building project is that you can tailor just about everything to suit your family’s needs – and that comes through in this month’s real-life schemes.
Our cover house belongs to the Gourlays, who’ve used sustainable, local materials to create a wonderfully modern country home for their retirement – find out how they did it on page 28.
Over on page 44, we learn how the Edmondsons renovated and extended a Georgian farmhouse to create a cosy family home. If you’re looking for ideas to transform your current property, head to page 72 for our guide to the best pound-for-pound projects.
We’ve got plenty more in-depth advice & inspiration this month, including:
• What the housing bill means for self builders (page 15)
• Why you should consider smart lighting (page 78)
• Choosing stoves & fires (page 90)
• Common design mistakes to avoid (page 96)
• Managing your project (page 101)
• How to find and buy a plot of land (page 104)
…and much more!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Build It Jan-16.