Period homes, whether Georgian, Victorian or Elizabethan, are highly desirable, but some people may be put off by the idea that these homes aren’t as eco-friendly as a more modern building. Draughty windows and uninsulated walls can lose heat quickly, making it more difficult to keep your house warm and raising the cost of bills.…
Purchasing an Edwardian property is an excellent choice. While they are beautiful, elegant period homes, they also tend to be less prone to problems like damp than slightly older Victorian or Georgian buildings. Once you’ve picked an Edwardian property, it’s time to decorate it in a classic Edwardian style. Here are a few tips on…
A Georgian home is a great investment, and as long as any underlying problems like damp and condensation or structural problems have been fixed, decorating your new property is your next step. Whether you aim to sell the house for a profit, or simply want to live in an authentic period home, decorating your house…
Damp has been ranked as the number one thing that can put potential buyers off a house. According to a recent survey by home insurance company GoCompare, 67% of people would be discouraged from buying a house that had any visible evidence of damp. Some of the other problems on the list may also be…
Decorating a Victorian home in an authentic style can really add a touch of elegance to an already beautiful home. Victorian interior design can even be used in more modern buildings, to add a touch of refined beauty without the potential issues, like poor insulation, damp and mould that can potentially come with a period…
Do you have a damp home? Many Britons do, and some of them view damp as a fact of life in the UK. But if your – or your family’s – health isn’t quite as good as you’d like it to be because of persistent allergies, coughs, colds, rashes, fatigue or headaches, you shouldn’t share…
Since the 1980s it has been deeply desirable to live in a period house, with Victorian and Edwardian properties topping the bill. There are undeniable advantages to such properties but with the silver lining also comes a cloud. The proportions of such homes are very satisfying; their high ceilings and large windows create an immediate…
You’re probably more than a little confused by the question posed in this title, right? After all, a surveyor has told you there’s evidence of rising damp in your home and now you’re keen to get it fixed. You’ve even seen the evidence: rusty nails in your skirting boards and a telltale salty ‘tidemark’ on…
Damp is a common problem in Victorian and Edwardian houses. It’s important to understand that these houses are different from modern ones in that they are more porous, or “breathable”, due to differences in construction. Because of this, the approach to managing damp in an older building may be different from that appropriate for a…
Unlike the residents of Venice, most people living in Britain do not expect their houses to be flooded. There are some flood prone areas which have been the subject of extensive news coverage, but for most people a flooded home will come as an unexpected and traumatic shock. With the changing climate, flooding is becoming…