In January 2014:

Beginner's guide to roofing, from traditional slate to contemporary metal

A guide to the latest bathrooms and designs

Interview with architect Frances Forward who explains her German approach to house construction from 'armchair selfbuilders'

Interview with two brothers who talk us through their build and design business

Case Studies:
- Pre-Fabulous: a contemporary home, prefabricated in Germany, was built after a battle with the planners
- The Cowshed: mainly DIY conversion of former cow shed into family home
- Linked to the Landscape: a curved contemporary extension has enlarged listed 17th century thatched cottage
- Seaside Saga: renovation and extension of 1840s Cornish cottage on mainly DIY basis

Combating VOCs and the benefits of Tradical Hemcrete

Legal advice on the complex area of restrictive covenants

Plus: must-have interiors for your new home, plot choice for first-time selfbuilders, and planning worries discussed