Self builds
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How to knock down a house and rebuild
Sometimes demolition and a rebuild can be the better option when faced with a major renovation. Architect Melanie Clear guides you through the process
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Home tour: how a remote fire tower was turned into an idyllic home in the sky
What would you do with a fire tower on a secluded site in Oregon with amazing views? Make it your home of course. See how one couple has done just that
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Home tour: escaping the city to build a Hobbit house in Wales
Kris Harbour's existence in this Hobbit house in Shire-like Welsh woodland is a far cry from the busy London life he left behind. See what drove him to create this off-grid home, built with his own hands and recycled materials
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Home tour: be wowed by this glass eco home in the Arctic circle
These homeowners have built a stunning off grid eco home on an island in the Arctic circle, complete with a kitchen garden that sustains them. We had to take a closer look...
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Indoor outdoor living spaces: 11 clever ways to link your indoor and outdoor rooms
From choosing the best materials to thinking about the style of doors and windows, here's how to link your indoor and outdoor spaces and make your home feel bigger
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Christmas house: a contemporary self-build house
Philomena and Mike Price updated their self build property to make the most of its stunning setting
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Self build case study: contemporary mobile home in the New Forest
Jess and Ian Fletcher commissioned a contemporary wood-clad mobile home, built to Passivhaus standards, with lots of natural references to the beautiful setting
