Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces, or when there's too much humidity in your home and creates water, water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it. There are also several easy steps you can take to reduce moisture in the home and minimise the risk of condensation.

Condensation around windows is caused by excessive moisture in the house, and it often occurs in the winter when the warm air inside the house condenses on the cold windows. Knowing which type of damp problem you have, and the solutions available to tackle it, can stamp it out for good. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to banish condensation and damp from your home this winter.

Overnight condensation is a key symptom that your house has a condensation problem, and unless it’s addressed you may find yourself struggling with damp, peeling wallpaper, damaged furniture and mould.

Understanding the sources of humidity in your home lets you take steps to reduce them and stop condensation.

Many activities add to the water vapour in the air of our homes including cooking and bathing, but do you know how much condensation each person produces?

Although condensation might seem harmless, if it is not dealt with properly, it can lead to major problems in your home including damp and mould.

Find out more about who is responsible when it comes to condensation damage in a rented property, and what you can do to resolve it.

If you want to stop mould and damp in your home, reducing humidity is key. Learn more about the best ways to prevent condensation.

Condensation on your windows in the morning might seem harmless, but it could lead to bigger problems, causing damage to plaster and woodwork.

Dehumidifers can be a short term solution to condensation problems, but you need to consider alternatives to dehumidiers to solve the problems for good.

As many as one in five UK homes suffers from condensation that can lead to problems with damp and mould that can affect health.

Have you ever wondered what leads to the condensation you see on your windows when you wake up in the morning?