Latest about Maintenance
Mortar Mix: How to Choose the Right One for Your Project
Mortar mix can have a massive effect not only on the finished look of your project but also on the speed at which it is built. Here’s what to consider
Gutter Cleaning Products: 5 of the Best DIY Tools
Looking for the best gutter cleaning products to sort your gutters DIY-style? We’ve made it easier to choose with a selection of 5 top tools in our round-up
Can Injected Damp Treatments Damage Your Home?
Not only can injected damp treatments be a waste of money, they can also do untold damage when applied to homes that don’t need them
Old Timber Frame Buildings: Repair and Maintenance
It can be an incredibly rewarding experience to take on the renovation of a timber frame home. But what is involved when it comes to repair and maintenance?
Restoring Chimneys
We often adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to our chimneys, but restoring neglected stacks is money well spent, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock
Repairing Solid Floors
Whether concrete or stone and wood laid over earth, old solid floors can be subject to a number of ailments
Interior Wall Problems
From cracks in the plaster to soundproofing (or lack of it), internal walls can throw up all sorts of problems in old homes. Step in chartered surveyor Ian Rock with the solutions
How to Repair a Roof
Ailing roofs need not spell disaster for a renovation project. From slipped slates to sagging roof slopes, chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains what to look out for and what’s involved in fixing common roofing problems
