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Is your home winter ready? Top tips for Maintenance Week

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Traditional building maintenance expert Moses Jenkins provides tips and advice for preparing your traditional building for the winter.

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Maintenance

What is condensation and how to prevent it in older buildings?

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Condensation can be a problem in Scotland’s homes over winter, but with the energy crisis causing many people to turn off or turn down their heating, condensation will likely be more of a problem this winter. Moses Jenkins explains what condensation is and shares some low cost tips on keeping yourself and your home healthy if you're turning down that thermostat.

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