A homeowner in a late-Victorian London terrace has damp showing up on the inside wall of the side return, right by where the main rainwater downpipe and the kitchen waste (sink, washing machine, …
A homeowner has recently had a new extension built with two large centre-pivot roof windows fitted. They've bought the opening pole, but when they push the window open it swings straight back …
A homeowner set out to paint an MDF cupboard and doors to a nice white finish. They cleaned the MDF, then rolled on a shellac-based sealing primer (BIN) with a foam roller, working outside on a very …
A homeowner in a 1960s house has spotted odd white patches on the roof rafters up in the loft. They don't stand proud of the timber like fluffy mould would – they look like dry, bleached …
A homeowner in a 2009 new build has taken off a twin socket to spur off a fused connection unit and found the metal back box screwed straight to the blockwork behind, with a big gap between the front …
