Are you struggling to find a tenant for your buy-to-let property? Our top 10 tips for properties that will not let gives you valuable help and advice and some simple measures that you can take to make your property immediately more...
WHAT IS A FRENCH DRAIN? A French drain is a drainage system whereby a small trench filled with aggregate allows surface water to drain away from the walls of a property. This drainage system is built at a gradient and...
WHY DO BASEMENTS FLOOD Firstly, it is important to understand that water will always take the path of least resistance to flow from a higher point to the lowest point. This means that it will try to exploit any...
HOW WOULD YOU EVEN KNOW? A past-time which is gaining immense popularity is upcycling furniture. This involves buying pre-owned or vintage furniture and repurposing it for your own tastes and decor. With hundreds of active blogs on the subject,...
Most traditional Scottish bungalow and villas can be expected to last for many years with some loving care and attention from their owners. Many defects experienced in these properties however, can be attributed to well meaning owners who make...
With a roof, don’t wait until it really starts to rain and gets cold before tackling any roof problems. As any roofer will tell you, it is the best job in the summer and the worst job in the winter,...
Do You Know Which One Is Worse A question that we get asked a lot is “What is the difference between wet and dry rot?” The answer to this question is actually very simple; wet rot requires higher moisture content than dry...
Wood rot, a common form of timber decay, is a serious threat to the structural integrity and value of any property. Often hidden from plain sight, it occurs when timber is exposed to prolonged moisture, creating ideal conditions for...
Drying Out A Basement While most of us might think of the basement or cellar of our homes as dark, damp places suitable for the third-act climax of a bad horror movie, helping to keep a dry basement (without investing...
Owning a property near the coast in the UK offers unparalleled views and a unique lifestyle. However, these beautiful locations come with a distinct set of challenges for property owners, particularly concerning damp problems. Coastal homes are constantly exposed...