Books

Buy it at Amazon	Inside the Not So Big HouseIn this new book, the bestselling architectural design author Sarah Susanka expands her familiar and popular message once again: personalised well-crafted small spaces result in a home that comforts and nourishes those who live there. This book concentrates on the tangible and sometimes intangible details that bring an otherwise ordinary home to life: suspended ceilings; built-in shelves and cabinets; pocket doors; window seats; well-placed alcoves; and see-through lines and spaces.
Buy it at Amazon	Self Build: Design and Build Your Own HomeThis book, written by an experienced self build architect provides practical, step-by-step advice and guidance on how to build your own high quality, stylish home. Aimed at those who aspire to live in a tailor-made home that expresses their own style because existing houses for sale are either too dull or expensive, but who are daunted by the prospect. It dispels the myth that self-built houses either require you to get your hands dirty or result in little more than brick boxes.
Buy it at Amazon	The Whole House Book: Ecological Building Design and Materials (Second Edition)An exceptionally well researched and presented book. This makes an entertaining read even if you aren’t planning to build a house just now. The authors rate and recommend building materials from “best practice” to “avoid if possible”. This book is also useful for anyone wanting to improve the environmental impact of an existing building. Shame about the price, though.
	Creative Re-use of buildings Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.
Buy it at Amazon	Readers Digest DIY Manual with CD RomThis manual is packed with invaluable advice for anyone fixing, extending, decorating, renovating or building their home or garden. Whether you want to know how to rewire your house, repair a faulty ball valve or wallpaper a stairwell, it’s all here. The completely up-to-date text reflects new legislation, including the latest wiring requirements (Part P of the Building Regulations). All Projects involving new wiring work show the new electrical cable core colours. Clear symbols indicate electrical installation work that has to be notified to the local authority Building Control department. Each section is clearly laid out with step-by-step instructions and clear drawings and diagrams for every project. Masses of practical tips and tricks of the trade make this book essential.
Buy it at Amazon	The Great DIY Book: Projects for the Home and Garden (Diy): Projects for the Home and Garden (Diy): Projects for the Home and Garden (Diy)Divided into three sections, ‘Workshop Basics’, ‘Indoor’ and ‘Outdoor’, “The Great DIY Book” is crammed full of essential information for every project you could possibly imagine for the house. From plastering a wall to making a birdhouse, from laying concrete to reupholstering your favourite old couch, there is a solution for every home improvement need.
Buy it at Amazon	The Homebuilder’s Handbook: The Sourcebook for Professionals, Self-builders and Home RenovatorsThe fourth edition of the ultimate guide to sourcing building materials and services has finally arrived with thousands of essential contacts plus even more editorial features, tips and advice than ever before. The fourth edition provides comprehensive coverage from structural systems and finance specialist to bathroom and kitchen suppliers.