Does anyone else do this?

Yes, whenever I move into a new house.

Rhiannon

Just moving this to the appropriate forum.

Ah! here it is, wondered where it had been placed!

Me too.

Not, alas, of the Mary Poppins kind - that would just be too easy...

No, we don't. The Lads (long story) generally sort out any unwelcome visitors as does our disir and fylgjakona.

Yes.

I do too

I've done it. Felt like a right eejit until the nasty thing suddenly disappeared, and the house was all nice again.

yes.

though I'm very concerned to contact the resident housewight and discuss things.

A bit of an issue when I moved in, as the housewight liked breaking glasses. However, I think we've established a means of co-existence.