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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Natasha Brinsmead

7 smells that might be a sign of something dangerous in your home – and what to do about them

A large open plan kitchen living room spavce with grey cabinetsand built in, a white farmhouse sink, kitchen island, and black t-bar cabinet handles.

While some smells around the home are very welcome – baking bread, fresh coffee, a bunch of fresh flowers – there are others that are signs that something is seriously amiss.

'When it comes to weird or persistent smells in your home they are often more than just a stink – many are warning signs of big problems,' says Gordon Chalk and Alan Houghton, managing directors of Next Level Underfloor Heating and Screed Solutions. 'From our experience in the construction industry, we have seen many cases where identifying and fixing these smells early on has saved major headaches and costs further down the line.'

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