Practical articles on renovation, finishing and construction.
Protecting foundations from moisture: types of waterproofing, drainage and high groundwater, paving and rainwater, foundation and plinth insulation, sequence.
External or internal wall insulation: dew point, moisture, thermal bridges, causes of mould, options for older houses and common mistakes.
Loft and roof insulation: when to insulate the ceiling and when the roof slope, the layer build-up, materials, vapour control, ventilation and work sequence.
Assessing a house roof in Latvia: why roofs leak, first steps after a leak, a roof survey, local repair, re-covering or rebuilding the roof.
Commissioning a private house in Latvia: the two procedures, documents in BIS, the unified registration process since 2026, minimum readiness and stalled construction.
Choosing a house builder in Latvia: delivery models, BIS registry checks, liability insurance, comparing quotations, the contract, stage payments and the warranty.
How to choose the approval route for a private house in Latvia: notification, explanatory memorandum or building permit, BIS documents, decision times and 2026 changes.
What to check before buying a building plot in Latvia: zoning, encumbrances, protection zones, access, utility connections, ground conditions and ownership records.
A pre-estimate checklist, typical findings and their effect on cost and time, heritage-protection requirements and the order of work in a pre-war apartment.
A comparison table, a 10-sign decision matrix, a 15-minute self-check and the middle option — major work only in the bathroom or on the wiring.