Working from home
HOMEOWNERS Richard John and Kristina Andrews with their dog, Baloo
LOCATION London
SIZE 42m2 (extension only)
BUILD TIME 14 months
HOUSE COST £375,000
BUILD COST £97,500
£550,000 (estimated) Much to my envy, there are people out there – perhaps you’re one of them – who can knock up a coffee table, desk or even a shed at a moment’s notice. But for even the most DIY-savvy, building an extension by yourself is a step too far – unless you’re Richard and Kristina. The couple bought their Victorian terrace, then a five-bedroom house in multiple occupancy (HMO), with a view to extend and modernise throughout. Taking on the build work by themselves was just another layer to add to the challenge. Of
