You don’t have to be rich to build your own home. This book contains 47 of the best examples of individual homes created on absolutely ordinary budgets, by self-builders of all different backgrounds. From young families to those recently retired, the self-builders profiled in this book show that it’s not money that is the key ingredient to achieving the home of your dreams — it’s determination and vision.

In 20 Ways to Add Space and Value to Your Home, you will find suggestions for projects that will satisfy your need for a bigger, lighter and better home. This helpful guide will explain the pros and cons of each project, how to approach them, how much they are likely to cost, and their potential impact on the value of your property.

A comprehensive guide to estimating costs for self-builders and small developers

Looking for inspiration on creating your dream home? This book shows many of the finest examples of recently built or renovated homes across the UK that were winners in The Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards over the last 15 years. However big or small your plans are, you’ll find plenty of ideas to transfer to your home.

If you have a passion for all things antique and vintage, then The Big Book of Vintage Style Homes is your complete sourcebook, providing inspiration for creating a beautiful, characterful interior. Filled with 18 unique case studies, from Georgian town houses to rustic country cottages, this book encompasses the wide spectrum of the wonderful properties in Britain and Ireland, all lovingly restored by their owners to their former glory.

Whether your intentions are grand or modest, whether your home is detached or terraced, or Whether your design tastes are traditional or slightly more outré, then you’ll find something to appeal to you. Hopefully you’ll be able to take away some ideas from the stories inside and apply them to your own future projects