Help & advice articles
Below is a list of articles associated with the tag "Plumbing".
Drain Problems? When you Should Call a Plumber
Last week we looked at the various causes of slow drains, and how you can diagnose and fix them yourself. As with many home repairs or...
Outside Tap: Your Questions Answered
Whether you are anticipating dealing with muddy paws over the winter or you got tired of going inside to refill your watering can over the...
Plumbing Guide: When to Get Help
Whether you're a seasoned DIY expert or a beginner, there are times when you may have to admit that you need help. When it comes to plumbing,...
How to: Loosen a Plumbing Nut
There are many DIY jobs that are best left to the professionals, but if you have fairly good problem solving skills and an average toolkit,...
Fixing a Slow Moving Drain
Slow moving drains can be a pain and could potentially lead to more serious problems such as burst pipes or flooding. In a time when everyone...
Leaking Combination Boiler Overflow Pipe: What You Need to Know
If your overflow pipe is leaking, not only are you losing water unnecessarily, but it may be an indication that you have a problem with your...
How To: Fix A Leaking Toilet
A dripping or leaking toilet is something that most of us will need to deal with at some point. The bad news is that leaking loos are one of...
Most Common Plumbing Problems And How To Avoid Them – Part 2
With a chill in the air, now is not the time to be without heating or hot water. Last week, we looked at the top two plumbing emergencies and...
Most Common Plumbing Problems And How To Avoid Them – Part 1
When it comes to home emergencies, the two people you don’t want to be calling out urgently are your local electrician and your plumber. The...
Heating 101 – Hybrid Boilers
As we are all doing our best to reduce our carbon footprint, many people are considering what they can do in their homes to reduce carbon...
Need A Plumber? When To Ditch The DIY And Call A Professional
Whether you consider yourself a DIY pro or a have-a-go novice, there are some occasions when you need to down tools and call in a...
How To: Run Your Heating Efficiently – Part Two
As the temperatures continue to drop, many people have turned their heating on, with a hardcore few holding out until they can stand it no...