Unexpected things that can happen to your home in hot weather

'As we try to keep spaces cool with tech, designing homes for extreme heat from the start must be prioritised by the building sector'

Items in our interior decor can pose risks in the home in hot weather. Pictures: Alamy/PA

Hot weather can impact so many aspects of our lives, including our homes.

With rising temperatures on the horizon ahead of summer and the constant changes in the environment, it has become more important to know how to preserve things.