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Zahna Eklund & Nicole Goodwin

Building expert shares potential cause of mould in the home and £10 trick to prevent it

During the cold winter months many properties can become prone to mould, which can quickly spread in the home.

And while people may have tried to tackle the problem by looking for any signs of wear on their windows, or tried limiting the amount of condensation that builds up in your bathroom, one building expert claims there's actually a part of the home that's often forgotten about that could be the cause of mould problems - and it can be fixed for less than £10, the Mirror reports.

Clive Holland, a former builder, said the damp conditions in your home could be caused by issues with your guttering, as a blocked gutter outside your home can cause damp - and mould - inside.

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