This tragic fire has been attributed to a faulty fridge freezer and the cladding that was put onto the building. So how could a simple electrical fault cause the deaths of so many and strike fear into many more living …

Blinkered energy efficiency focus brings death and dispair Read more »

Rhyd-y-car Terrace in St Fagans Museum of Welsh Life For those, who have not been to St Fagans in Cardiff, it is worth the trip. Great place and an ideal way to start to understand how buildings have changed over …

Maintenance Matters Read more »

Limewash picture from Heritage Directory I have spent a lovely few hours yesterday painting the rear of my house using some limewash. I made the limewash using some mature lime putty mixed up with water. The mix is around 60:40 …

Limewashing the west facing wall Read more »

A house is a structure embracing complex systems, embodied history and knowledge, not to mention humans! We tend to think of houses as being simple structures that provide shelter, security and a place to call home. However, they are in …

What is the Whole House Approach? Read more »