DIY help and advice
Winter is here! So take a minute to bleed your radiators, get your boiler
serviced and draught-proof your home to make sure you stay cosy until
spring arrives.
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Top articles
- How to bleed a radiator
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Does your radiator feel cold at the top and warm at the bottom? If so, it's likely that the...More
- How to save energy this winter
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Saving energy at home when the cold winter months draw in can be a difficult task. But before...More
- Common boiler problems
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Boilers have a series of control mechanisms designed to distribute heat and hot water at peak...More
- Draught proofing your home
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Keep the wind and cold out and the heat in this winter by draught proofing all the areas in...More
This week's handy hints
- Radiator tricks to stay warm
- With the onslaught of colder weather comes the worry of having to turn up your heating...
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- How to draught-proof windows
- Sealing draughts in windows is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways of keeping the...
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- How to stock up for snow
- Prepare yourself for cold, snowy weather! Get some salt or sand to help clear paths. If you...
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