Maintenance Latest about maintenance Wood burning stove problems and solutions — our troubleshooting guide By Pete Wise published 24 December 24 Got a burning question about your stove? We asked experts to explain some of the most widespread problems affecting wood burners – and how to fix them How to stop condensation in your home — plus all the causes explained By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 28 November 24 Wondering how to stop condensation on your windows, walls and elsewhere in the home? We explain what causes this issue and explain how to stop it once and for all The telltale signs you've got condensation in your loft — and how to solve it By Ian Rock last updated 27 November 24 Condensation in loft spaces is unwanted and unhealthy. Get expert advice on how to combat moisture, reduce humidity, and keep your loft dry The best dehumidifiers for condensation, mould, bedrooms and drying laundry By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 5 November 24 The best dehumidifiers help eliminate condensation, prevent damp and mould, dry your laundry and even cut energy bills. Here's our tried and tested favourites How much does underpinning cost? A quantity surveyor explains By Tim Phillips last updated 24 October 24 Our expert explains everything you should budget for when it comes to underpinning your home, including types of foundation and associated costs like trenching too Find out where heat loss in a house happens and what you can do to fix it By Jack Woodfield, Sarah Harley last updated 25 September 24 Heat loss in a house is something we'd all rather avoid. We asked the experts where it happens most and what we can do to resolve the problem How to balance radiators to create an efficient, cost-effective and cosy heating system By Ben Field last updated 19 September 24 If you’ve noticed some of the radiators in your home are cold while others are hot, use our easy to read step-by-step DIY guide on how to balance radiators to even out heat distribution How to clean Amtico flooring and other types of LVT By Sarah Harley published 3 August 24 Knowing how to clean Amtico flooring – luxury vinyl tile flooring – needs expert advice. As a premium purchase, it's one you'll want to care for correctly Painting over water stains: Pro tips on how to stop them and get the perfect painted finish By Steve Jenkins last updated 7 May 24 Painting over water stains is a quick and easy solution to help get rid of unwanted marks on walls and ceilings. But it's not as simple as you might think How to treat damp in older houses and keep it away for good By Douglas Kent last updated 8 April 24 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1This is the best lighting for kitchen ceilings according to design experts2Thinking of buying a house without a survey? Why it isn’t a good idea3Smart meter data sharing proposal sparks privacy concerns4How to tackle fitting a kitchen worktop in this step-by-step guide5Fitting a kitchen sink yourself? How to do it and the materials and tools you need to use
Wood burning stove problems and solutions — our troubleshooting guide By Pete Wise published 24 December 24 Got a burning question about your stove? We asked experts to explain some of the most widespread problems affecting wood burners – and how to fix them
How to stop condensation in your home — plus all the causes explained By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 28 November 24 Wondering how to stop condensation on your windows, walls and elsewhere in the home? We explain what causes this issue and explain how to stop it once and for all
The telltale signs you've got condensation in your loft — and how to solve it By Ian Rock last updated 27 November 24 Condensation in loft spaces is unwanted and unhealthy. Get expert advice on how to combat moisture, reduce humidity, and keep your loft dry
The best dehumidifiers for condensation, mould, bedrooms and drying laundry By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 5 November 24 The best dehumidifiers help eliminate condensation, prevent damp and mould, dry your laundry and even cut energy bills. Here's our tried and tested favourites
How much does underpinning cost? A quantity surveyor explains By Tim Phillips last updated 24 October 24 Our expert explains everything you should budget for when it comes to underpinning your home, including types of foundation and associated costs like trenching too
Find out where heat loss in a house happens and what you can do to fix it By Jack Woodfield, Sarah Harley last updated 25 September 24 Heat loss in a house is something we'd all rather avoid. We asked the experts where it happens most and what we can do to resolve the problem
How to balance radiators to create an efficient, cost-effective and cosy heating system By Ben Field last updated 19 September 24 If you’ve noticed some of the radiators in your home are cold while others are hot, use our easy to read step-by-step DIY guide on how to balance radiators to even out heat distribution
How to clean Amtico flooring and other types of LVT By Sarah Harley published 3 August 24 Knowing how to clean Amtico flooring – luxury vinyl tile flooring – needs expert advice. As a premium purchase, it's one you'll want to care for correctly
Painting over water stains: Pro tips on how to stop them and get the perfect painted finish By Steve Jenkins last updated 7 May 24 Painting over water stains is a quick and easy solution to help get rid of unwanted marks on walls and ceilings. But it's not as simple as you might think
How to treat damp in older houses and keep it away for good By Douglas Kent last updated 8 April 24 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
