
Damp, lead and asbestos: the checks first
What I look for and test before I scrape or lift anything, and when I stop and call someone in. Follows video 21.
16 min
October 3, 2026 · 18 min
Newsletter
A short letter every Sunday from the house: what I did this week, what comes next and what I wish I had done sooner.

What I look for and test before I scrape or lift anything, and when I stop and call someone in. Follows video 21.
16 min
Where the pipes run, which boards come up and what I ask before the walls close. The pipework is done by a registered plumber. Follows video 23.
15 min