Bathroom, shower room, wet room?
A reader asks how to keep everyone happy at bath-time and we look at the options.
Read entryMy wiring has non-EU standard colour coding – which is live?
How to tell live from neutral when your mains wiring has an unfamiliar colour coding
Read entrySquirrels in the roof
How to deal with squirrels and other rodent pests in the roof void, attic or loft
Read entryLeasehold earth connection: who’s responsible?
Who is responsible for ensuring the earth connection to a leasehold flat – the freeholder, the leaseholder, or the supplier?
Read entryShould I buy a house with a ground-floor bathroom?
Is an unconventional bathroom location a reason not to consider buying a house?
Read entryOne building, three leaseholds – what to do?
The ins and outs of consolidating leaseholds in a converted house.
Read entryProperty ownership in England and Wales
An explanation of the most common forms of property ownership in England & Wales – and their respective pros and cons.
Read entryShared Freehold Ownership
An explanation of the ins and outs of shared freehold ownership – very common in flat conversions.
Read entryAllergic to house dust mites – what can I do?
How to mitigate the effects of house dust mite allergy from your mattress.
Read entryDo I need “bird’s mouths” in my shed gable roof rafters?
Stresses on shed roofs and how to make sure your roof can cope with the elements!
Read entryElectric shock?
Why it’s important to make sure that all metal plumbing fixtures and pipework have proper earth bonding.
Read entryWhy does my holly not produce berries?
The reason why some holly trees produce berries and some don’t!
Read entrySafe drinking water
Is it true that cold water is safer from the downstairs taps than from the upstairs taps? Let’s see!
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