4 inspiring self-build stories: - Traditional tile clad timber-framed country cottage on a garden plot - Unique cabin hideaway in the woods - Dated 1960s house transformed into quirky contemporary home - Characterful refurbishment, loft conversion and extension of a terraced home Plus, the issue features: - A guide to renewables - Expert advice about lifts and wall coverings - 12 top tips for finding a plot - Information about how to get on with your builder