Maintenance
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By Douglas Kent Last updated
Expert in ancient properties, Douglas Kent, looks at how to treat damp effectively in older properties while still protecting the integrity and history of the building

By Sam Webb Published
By understanding what mildew is and what causes it in the first place, you can put measures in place to prevent it from occurring in your home

By David M Kinsey Last updated
Damp is simply an excess of moisture that can’t escape. As expert David Kinsey explains, dealing with it requires a methodical approach to solving both the obvious and hidden causes

By Joseph Mullane Published
We reveal five plants that can cause damage to your home, plus offer tips on how to identify and eliminate them

By Sam Webb Published
Japanese knotweed that was left to grow over 20 feet in one man's garden has resulted in Transport for Wales being forced to pay damages for not dealing with the invasive plant that originated on their land

By Sam Webb Published
If you have the invasive plant species you can face civil or legal action if you do not deal with it properly. Here we show you how to avoid these penalties for Japanese knotweed

By Joseph Mullane Published
Residents were evacuated and the street was cordoned off when someone noticed the home was about to collapse — but an unusual solution was found to quickly prevent disaster

By Amy Willis Last updated
Mould can be tricky to budge once it has set in. Homebuilding & Renovating's Amy Willis gives her verdict on the best cleaning methods to use to banish the spores from your ceiling

By Claire Lloyd Last updated
Preparing your home for winter can be quick, easy and cheap, but prevent serious remedial work when temperatures drop. Here's our guide to those all-important maintenance jobs now the clocks have gone back
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