Energy bills are on the up. We examine how you can reduce your costs and create a more energy efficient home.

Clever and creative garden design can bring your home's exterior to life and create a welcoming and attractive space that you'll enjoy for years to come.

Overheating in homes is increasingly a concern for self-builders, but it can be minimised with forward planning and well-considered design.

Disposing of paint properly from your self-build is important to protect the environment and could even help those in need.

High performing materials and smart technology will become the norm in homes of the future and are the perfect ways to future-proof your self-build property.

Securing finance to build your own home can involve a few hurdles but we have compiled some self-build advice on how to obtain a mortgage.

Embodied carbon is becoming a huge consideration in any future self-build and there are plenty of ways for self-builders to lower carbon in their homes.

An air source heat pump is an energy-efficient and cost-effective way of future proofing your self-build home.

Class Q is the right to convert a barn into a dwelling – a perfect opportunity for those looking to self-build on land with a barn.