Q I live in a 54-year-old detached house. Recently I got a builder to insulate two outside walls in the dining room by putting batons and insulation between them and the plaster. A row of black rings ...

Damp is a silent demon that can wreak havoc on your home, often manifesting itself in dark emanations and evil smells but also capable of carrying out dastardly deeds without you suspecting a thing.

Moisture and dampness pose significant threats to homes, particularly affecting wardrobes near walls. Understanding the ...

Find out what type of damp is affecting your home so that you can eradicate the problem without spending more than you need to. Adam SnookSenior Researcher & Writer Adam covers home improvements and ...

Older homes can meet modern health standards if we stop trying to manage them as though they are new builds, writes Jason Ratcliffe, The Wellbeing Surveyor.

One of the most confusing building defects for owners and engineers alike is leakage that appears during certain seasons and then completely disappears. A damp patch visible during the monsoon may ...

Radiator covered in laundry this winter? Property experts explain how this drying habit fuels damp, mould and deposit ...

My house was built in the 1930s and is constructed from poured concrete. We added double glazing and some internal insulation on moving in around 10 years ago but have not made any major changes since ...