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@Purple_Mist
Sounds like you found the vertical learning curve Jacqui, stick it out hun, the first 2-3 months are tough as all hell and worse still in the winter - but it's the best time because once you've hacked your first winter, you'll be sorted. Have you set it on fire yet? Emma and I set the boat we rented smoking twice in the first month lol (since no one was hurt.)
PM me (I've not got them due to newbieness) and I'll shoot you my number if things get dire. I would recommend a small chainsaw (not from Lidl/B&Q and preferably Stihl or Huskquervana but Makita will suffice) protective stuff and lessons as a christmas present. NEVER pay for wood! Coal however, is a GOOD thing) I'm just waiting for a Tom on Archemedes to deliver. Dominque on Baron comes your way - I'll shoot you his number too, he's heading toward Little Venice at the moment though I think.
I would suggest getting that rock wool out asap (but not before spring unless you have a friends to decamp to) and fitting space flex or if that's too spendy, Kingspan. Check your mushroom vents are open re the condensation and when you think about re-upholstering, there is black fabric that is anti-mildew/condensation you can get for the bottom of the cushions. Don't buy it in a chandler though - way over-priced!