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.

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 ...

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As we battle the summer heat, the promise of cool showers keeps us going with monsoons right around the corner. But rains not only bring relief but also spells worries for homeowners. Roof leakages ...

Imagine unsightly damp patches marring the look of your otherwise beautifully done up house. Does the idea fill you with either disgust or dread? Both reactions would be quite understandable. In fact, ...

Cold months return, windows mist up, and that stale smell creeps back. Homeowners are turning to a breathable, old-world fix. Instead of sealing damp behind plastic paints and pricey gadgets, a ...

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 cold, wet and windy weather, dampness is a common feature in many Irish homes at the moment. There's nothing nastier than water running down a wall, and this damp can lead to serious problems ...

We have cavity walls in our home and I’ve heard we can get insulation to fill them for free from our energy supplier. I’m keen to do this, as it should make a difference to our energy bills, but I’ve ...

Britain, as a nation, has a damp problem. It seeps into our walls, into our lungs and can cause major structural issues for your house. In the mid 2010s, a survey was conducted which asked homeowners ...