On 11/01/11 10:32, Gill Smith wrote:
bought a 1950's ex-council house

it's just about liveable-in

so, where to start?

central heating, electrics, or the damp patches I just noticed at the base
of the sitting room walls


Check the outside of the house to see if you can find out where the damp
is coming from. It could be caused by water leaking from downpipes or
overflowing gutters - both of which are simple to fix. Deal with the
damp before you decorate internally.



--
Bernard Peek