You know what they say: prevention is better than the cure. And after numerous cold and wet winters, scrubbing mould off my walls and dealing with damp patches in my old Victorian home, I’ve decided to be proactive this autumn and future-proof my home from damp now to ensure this winter will be more comfortable than the last.
Of course, living in a 125-year-old house in the UK means that I’m never going to be able to get rid of damp completely (especially as we have a slightly leaky roof that no roofer seems to be able to fix), but I know that making changes to the way that I heat my home, dry my laundry, and even configure my furniture will put my Victorian terrace in good stead to withstand whatever the next few months throws at it.
