Q I am buying a house and the surveyor has stated that the damp-proof course is bridged by render. He found no signs of damp anywhere in the house. Do I need to worry? He suggests the render should be ...

WITH the colder weather and drying clothes indoors, you may notice a musty smell in your home. This is likely to be caused by dampness and is not only bad for your property but your health too.

Many Australians will be doing all they can to manage the coldest and wettest months of the year. Keeping the home dry and clean needs to be a top priority as once mould sets in, it can become a real ...

You must always deal with the original cause of any damp stain. Simply covering it over with paint, paper or a damp seal just sends the water ingress on an invisible journey. If the damp was a one-off ...

Many people love a bit of DIY – it usually ends up being cheaper than hiring a professional, and is also a chance of being a bit creative at home. However, DIY experts have warned that there are some ...

Since the start of the pandemic and the rise of staycations, caravan sales have shot up – and prices for them have, too. Due to theses soaring costs, a savvy mum from Kent decided to make the most of ...

Q I’m desperate to find a solution to a damp wall problem. My daughter’s flat is a top-floor conversion in a Victorian end-of-terrace building. The front of the house faces south and the side with the ...