Everyone tells you: Building your dream home can be a nightmare, with a roller coaster of emotions. And while there’s always going to be surprise twists and turns, you can prepare yourself with what ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...

Earlier this month, a group of architects gathered in Gloucestershire to look at how self‑build could open the door to a wave ...