During this time of social isolation, things may break, and you may need to fix it yourself. Here are our tips and guides on some common household problems, and how to solve them.
What to do if your boiler won’t ignite
Is there anything worse than waking up to a cold home, or discovering you have no hot water when you...
How to keep your house warm in winter
Brrrrr! Do we need to mention how cold it is? The newspaper headlines gleefully warn of snow most days; will...
Energy saving tips: 10 ways to save energy at home
Before you plunge into the annual Winter-long argument about which temperature to have the thermostat set at, it’s worth doing...
How to fit a toilet seat
Fitting a toilet seat is a relatively straightforward task but it requires a little preparatory work. Follow our step-by-step guide...
Common Water Leaks In The Home And How To Fix Them
We often take home plumbing for granted. From a turn of the tap for water to a refreshing shower in...
How To Detect A Water Leak In Your Home
How to detect a water leak Detect leaks underground in your home Common places for water leaks How to find...
How to remove a radiator for decorating
Sometimes we look around a room and think, ‘this could do with a makeover’ and off we go, choosing paint...
How to clean a toilet
Who hasn’t had the experience of visiting a toilet, somewhere, and seeing really horrible brown stains in the bottom of...
10 Ways to Save On Your Heating Bill
10 Ways to Save On Your Heating Bill We’re all looking to save money on bills, and reducing our heating...
How to unblock a bath or shower
If the water in your bath or shower isn’t draining properly, or at all, chances are there's a blockage. It...
How to fix a burst pipe
A burst pipe in the home can cause some serious damage. Keep on top of things with our handy hints...
Seven steps to help avoid a boiler breakdown
Your boiler’s job is to keep you, your family and your home warm. While it always needs to be in...
Boiler works but radiators stay cold
Things to check on your boiler If your boiler works but the radiators are not heating up, the likely cause...
Diagnose central heating problems
There are a number of common central heating problems that might cause your radiators to be cold. It may sound...
How to diagnose noisy boilers
Boiler noise can be very annoying and disruptive and could point to more serious problems in the near future. Boiler...
How to change a light bulb
Changing a light bulb is one of the easiest things you can do. Let us show you how. Changing a...
How to unblock a toilet
A blocked toilet can be a real nightmare. And for some reason, it often seems to happen at the worst...
How to deter mice and rats from your home
Mice and rats are not pests you want to see around the home, here's how you can put them off...
How to fix common lock problems
Door locks, like any other mechanism, can stop working properly at inopportune times. If you're having issues with a lock...
