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I had cavity Wall Insulation put in about 5 years ago . They used a substance called 'Rockwool' which the guy told me was actually made from volcanic rock (it looked like grey cotton wool) . It has been the best home improvment investment i've ever had, it's brilliant . Why don't you go to...

In the past I've used 'Damp Seal' made by Thompson's . You can get it from B&Q, in either a paint-on form or an aerosol spray . It "permanently covers damp stains" .

Can someone please tell me the uses for sugar soap ? I've heard it mentioned a lot, but I don't know it's uses . thanks

I had this problem as well . I tried a dehumidifier, but the humming kept me awake at night . So I invested in a few rolls of polystyrene (If i remember it's called 'Warmline' from B&Q)) and that isulated the walls and solved the problem . You can paint it directly or wallpaper over it, but if...

I had this problem as well . I tried a dehumidifier, but the humming kept me awake at night . So I invested in a few rolls of polystyrene (If i remember it's called 'Warmline' from B&Q)) and that isulated the walls and solved the problem . You can paint it directly or wallpaper over it, but if...

Hi, My wife is expecting a baby in a few weeks and I want to split the front bedroom of my home with a stud partition wall so we've got sort of like a nursery . Do i need building permission to put up such a wall, and do i need to change the home insurance details because I've...