<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Ventilation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/air-quality/ventilation Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I reviewed the Aranet4 HOME monitor to see if the air quality in my home was cause for concern. I learnt more than I thought I would ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/air-quality/aranet4-home-monitor zZCQPqmkqP6Vtm8aMnEyLP Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's causing that green mould on your walls —and is it safe to sleep in the same room? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/air-quality/ventilation/green-mould-on-walls 7PHmPr7n7rmdePkLJddvxb Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:25:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your bathroom extractor fan making your bathroom feel cold? 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I put it to the test ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/air-quality/ventilation/can-you-get-rid-of-condensation-with-a-cooling-fan nspHjDZQKnTF2FEZ9Tfn4W Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why not having trickle vents could be more serious than you think ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-are-trickle-vents YEbzd4g63oU9uoCvCm8zpW Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:07:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you retrofit MVHR? Yes say the experts, but it will require careful planning and possible compromise ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/retrofit-mvhr SDNHnP2FAMT5ZepeSkShzF Sat, 24 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is a PIV unit causing damp in your home? When and why it can happen ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/piv-unit-causing-damp YrERaUthDvNyN57yJMkWR Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:13:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The secret to keeping a conservatory cool — 7 simple fixes most people overlook ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-keep-a-conservatory-cool Tvb5YJiYFCUKjjA2tpCPMa Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PIV unit types: What are they and which will you need to ventilate your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/piv-unit-types WrgTTXsNvoy3C7t7MSmxcd Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kitchen extension ventilation — what's involved and how to get it right ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/kitchen-extension-ventilation 6AHSuCMJCMf3r5oGui92zm Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Replacing a kitchen extractor fan: Can you use old ducts with a new unit? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/replacing-a-kitchen-extractor-fan GmBZhL4h3sgyShi8TyRfLH Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MVHR maintenance — an expert guide to keeping your system in good working order ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/mvhr-maintenance UQaFXoaZnb2HkpFyfYWPvh Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:10 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:33:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, you can have a log burner in a kitchen — here’s how to do it right ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/log-burner-in-a-kitchen zy5kKBhgpYBFfmmVuhAEdm Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Installing a kitchen extractor fan: A step-by-step guide and expert tips ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/installing-a-kitchen-extractor-fan-a-step-by-step-guide-and-expert-tips jwuxh2g8AEqN8fJ8a54uxR Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a home energy efficiency expert and here's what to expect from your MVHR installation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/mvhr-installation 9hEbZzzatayQf4UVdQEQxG Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ What are the pitfalls of Positive Input Ventilation? The experts reveal this ventilation type's downsides ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/positive-input-ventilation-pitfalls wWFt86HEXNxdhQ9UkvUNE5 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:24:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my PIV unit making my house cold? Pros reveal why and how to fix the issue ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/PIV-unit-making-house-cold LinvT2WbKgpfWuCvckdxFP Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why cleaning a dehumidifier will keep your costs down — plus how to do it ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/cleaning-a-dehumidifier LJNh9NmE8RwXvBCXcFKMfk Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to improve your kitchen ventilation to get rid of moisture, odours and mould ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/kitchen-ventilation YXZ9ucmV4ZnqtJf9kbuhwU Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is HVAC and is it suitable for your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-hvac vbBGHnPwvqwuGuhpAnXUjN Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is a vented tumble dryer and is it right for you? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-a-vented-tumble-dryer HBykQpGkdHqdRtAKS6s9iH Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:30:21 +0000 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:21:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is a weep vent, what does it do and why do you need one? 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We explain decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation and its benefits? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-dMEV 5QzeJYPGTzQYcBXdDfF3fi Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:45 +0000 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:42:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heat pumps and solar panels could be mandatory in new homes from 2025 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/heat-pumps-and-solar-panels-could-be-mandatory-in-new-homes-from-2025 8UMdtpWWa7v2vL9jGfdXCh Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:07:42 +0000 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:10:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 8 best dehumidifiers – combat condensation and mould, plus dry laundry quickly with our tried-and-tested favourites ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/buying-guides/best-dehumidifier shzYxbjkhQMsj2TayuxAZF Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:18:03 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:59:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are there any MVHR disadvantages? We look at the cons of this ventilation system ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/MVHR-disadvantages DYptA4qorCVnpnfYxhnnyE Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:48 +0000 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:03:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mould in houses: causes, prevention and solutions ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/mould-in-house 3qVVodzTv6SYsZizDdnDAF Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:30:43 +0000 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How adding these types of loft ventilation can stop condensation in your attic ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/loft-ventilation kuTz6tEx87nHRdVJiTtYY9 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:04:36 +0000 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:59:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners near new pylons set to be offered home insulation, heat pumps and other energy-efficient measures ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/homeowners-near-new-pylons-set-to-be-offered-eco-incentives 9KdxAt9oygoHTgStRYY638 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:00:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is mildew and how can you get rid of it from your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-mildew uucwmctaRMtbawAqMHt4yd Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:48 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:33:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Step inside a contemporary eco-friendly home built on the site of an old quarry, on sale for £1m ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/contemporary-eco-home-built-on-site-of-old-quarry 7CMEQdDi9f3qfDq3ypfLrK Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000 Thu, 30 May 2024 08:51:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the Home Upgrade Grant and how can it help you improve your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/home-upgrade-grant syDEMQzkZhoBci8ysHGqWZ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:00:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ How does an extractor fan work? The mechanics of this ventilation basic ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-does-an-extractor-fan-work D3Bs7i3zpwzfetUD7WAvKF Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ This square 'cooling home' is designed around ventilation with ductless MVHR and a light well at its heart ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/square-cooling-home-with-lightwell SY8PwmJRish2XTysGUiUfi Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:01:09 +0000 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:25:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ How these self builders could only get a 'D' EPC rating — despite building an eco home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/how-these-self-builders-could-only-get-a-d-epc-rating-despite-building-an-eco-home oYiGPk6ePQZe3v3JbSydPH Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:30:46 +0000 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:36:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do MVHR and underfloor heating make a home more efficient? Our expert explains ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/MVHR-and-underfloor-heating NvoRYk76nbKVSR8YRDhyNR Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 types of mould you might find in your home – plus how to get rid of each one ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/types-of-mould 72QnLfoDnzTrhPHPR3hHeG Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:04 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:18:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is an exhaust air heat pump and how can it reduce your heating bills? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/exhaust-air-heat-pump CY8AzixBLYrdPekMqXFP9a Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:11:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Makita DCW180Z 18v cooler and warmer box review ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/review/Makita-DCW180Z-18v-cooler-and-warmer-box-review Zh7NUQu8Fqh6hNdY49tUmn Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:51 +0000 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:53:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best fan for cooling both you and your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-the-best-fan-for-cooling hxwUBzdoT4rZ6TdahNwG9c Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:07:38 +0000 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:18:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why you shouldn't run air conditioning at night ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/why-you-shouldnt-run-air-conditioning-at-night 2Z3Ch67gsRqrnY54XgUQoC Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:44 +0000 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:41:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ AeroBarrier launches in the UK — what is it and should you use it in your home? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/what-is-aerobarrier yZCoyk6XVXcwVyDxnaWswW Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:04:49 +0000 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:02:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take a look inside this converted war bunker — with prefab garden Nissen huts ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/converted-second-world-war-bunker-with-Nissen-huts 8y9FckLmEEDcMH2QphWfdb Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:17 +0000 Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why prioritising bathroom ventilation will effectively eliminate moisture and high humidity once and for all ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/bathroom-ventilation mF6kSTws4ERNZHn8ySqkkE Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:34:39 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:08:08 +0000