Selfbuilder & Homemaker – July – August 2019

PRODUCT FEATURES

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Managing your build’s bottom line

David Lownds of Hanley Economic Building Society outlines the

basics of self-build financing, and gives some tips on how to

manage your build’s budget

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The brick essentials

With an increasing number of homeowners choosing to self-

build, Simon Taylor of Ibstock looks at one of the key aesthetic

considerations – the bricks you will use

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Getting clarity on glass

When creating a unique home, glass gives you a wide range of

options, especially for use in atriums and balconies, as Susan

Sinden of glass processor ESG Group explains

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ICF – sense and sustainability

Robin Miller of Beco Wallform gives his views on why insulating

concrete formwork (ICF) is the ideal practical choice for self-

builders concerned about sustainability and climate change

REGULARS

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News

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Home Styling: Open to new possibilities
With open plan living on the rise, David Saxby of
IronmongeryDirect explains the benefits of pocket doors and
how they can transform your light and space

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Ask the Expert: Wonderful wetrooms
Wetrooms can offer everything from ‘hotel chic’ to ‘accessibility
perfection’ and if you’re really clever, encompass both. Highlife
Bathrooms’ Jon Hall discusses what to consider when planning
your dream wetroom

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Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living
Self-builders are embracing the possibilities of living outside
and making the most of our warmer months. Here we round up
some of the best new products designed to facilitate beautiful
as well as practical outdoor living

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Secrets of Success: Extended family
When a London couple decided to extend their Victorian
terrace house to make family life easier, an ingenious solution
by their architect unlocked ample space and light

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London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

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Classified & Directory

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