Self Build Blog
Choosing the bathroom and en-suite sanitary items
Even when working to a budget, there is still a huge amount of choice out there
A self build house in the making
Follow the process of how we are designing and building a new house ourselves - with help from all the right experts and trades.
Update May 2026 - We're still working on it!
Although the house is nearing completion (if that's ever possible!) and we're living in it, the blog is playing catch-up. More blog entries are being added all the time.
Wall ties - going ‘eco’ starts small
Trying make your new build home more eco doesn't have to be a huge effort. The smallest improvements can make a big long term difference.
Fitting the windows and french doors
A big step forward in the last couple of days, towards getting watertight
Internal structural woodwork
Some of the internal woodwork has begun, in preparation for the flooring to be built up
Getting the roof watertight
The final layer of the roof is on which means we're watertight at last.
