Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. In this article How ...

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 walls are not just an unsightly nuisance - they can lead to serious structural damage, health issues, and a persistent musty odour in your home. Whether it's caused by condensation, leaks, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

When damp rears its ugly head, it can lead to all sorts of unwanted issues in the home. It’s not always easy to spot until obvious signs start appearing on walls and ceilings. While painting over damp ...

I am hoping you can advise us on how best to act in relation to the damp wall in a property we recently bought. The wall was identified as damp by our surveyor but rather than rising damp it is ...

The combination of cold, damp weather and struggling families cutting back on energy by shunning the tumble dryer and central heating has lead to a rise in the amount of homes with mould problems this ...