When weighing up the correct ventilation systems for your home, you might wish to consider the advantage of a positive input ventilation system. This can help to circulate air around your home, helping to prevent problems such as damp, mould, and condensation, while also providing fresh air and scattering the build-up of pollutants.

When it comes to our homes, we all have preferences; from the wall colour to whether to carpet or use laminate. However, there are certain aspects that no matter what the preference an estate agent can add a price tag on which will add value to your home.

Over two hundred staff from Harrogate-based EnviroVent were given a day away from work to put something back into the local community, in a project they called their ‘In it together Day’.

Worried about radon gas levels in your home? Read on to find out some of the simple ways you can reduce your radon exposure.

The most common causes of mould and mildew are high humidity, condensation and water leaks (which are often hidden). Mould can be caused by poor ventilation, leaks and excess moisture in the air, which causes condensation.

Damp is one of those horrifying words that keeps potential homeowners awake at night and rising damp can indeed be a serious problem that can cost you a huge amount to fix. If you’re a first time buyer, you would do well to educate yourself on the tell-tale signs of damp, but it’s also worth bearing in mind that there are things you can do.

What makes the perfect home? This question will have many different answers depending on who you ask, because of course it’s subjective. Just like the phrase one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – what one of us finds a perfect home accessory the other wouldn’t be seen dead with it in their home. However, before you can even think about the colours of walls and light fittings – you need to ensure your home has the most important features.

Air pollution is an incredibly important issue around the world, so why aren’t we talking about it? Air pollution is such a serious, deadly issue, we all need to become more aware of its harmful effects, and what we can do to better protect ourselves, and our families, from its deadly effects.

Black mould has long been the curse of homeowners, appearing not just in bathrooms, but in bedrooms, behind furniture, around windows and even on floors and clothes. Far from just being an aesthetic problem, studies have shown that mould is bad for your health. So can natural cleaners like baking soda actually remove black mould?