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While mildew is more than just unsightly, it is also a health risk, especially if you have allergies or asthma...

Recent research shows that paint fumes from even natural, low-VOC water-based paints can be harmful for children and increase the risk of asthma and allergies.

University study involving 400 children shows that even low VOC paint can cause allergies or asthma – we explore what this means for parents and what the alternatives are.

Moving into your first home is always a significant moment, but it can all seem a bit daunting, where to start? Here are 5 tips for decorating your first home.

It is not just an unusual colour scheme that will have an impact on your room, it’s how those colours are presented and combined. Here’s four interesting paint ideas that can give your room a lift.

Choosing the right paint colour is only one step in making your newly decorated room look amazing, how that paint is applied and finished also has a massive impact. Here’s five top tips for painting your home to make sure you end up with a finished room to be proud of.

Formaldehyde is used in a wide range of products found around the home and has been proven to cause numerous problems, but just where is formaldehyde found?

The smell of a freshly painted room is familiar to most of us, but just how dangerous can the fumes be?

There are several potential health problems caused by formaldehyde, a substance that is becoming ever more present in our homes, but just what is it and why is it potentially harmful?

While a freshly-painted room may look great, the harmful fumes that emanate from some paints can stop you from fully enjoying your newly-decorated home. Find out more about how you can get rid of and ultimately prevent the smell from being there.

While it is recommended that you don’t undertake any hard physical DIY tasks when you are pregnant, mothers-to-be often can’t resist getting involved in a touch of decorating, maybe to finish off the nursery or the spare bedroom prior to the baby’s arrival, however is this safe for mum or the unborn baby?