DIY Electrical Advice
Just some helpful posts about all things DIY to help you with your DIY projects. We’ll be adding things all the time, so please feel free to check back, or let us know what you want to know.
Smoke Detectors in the Night
Don’t you just love it when the Smoke Detector starts beeping at 3am? Here’s why & what you can do about it.
4 Things you should do when you move into a New Home
Discover some essential checks to make on the day that you move into your New Home. They won’t take long, but could save you having to deal with an unexpected emergency on the first night in your new Home.
Keep your Home ticking over
Timely advice for the weekend that the Clocks change.
Discover our Four Top Tips for essential, checks to carry out to protect your home & your family.
Straightforward, simple advice that will save you money, and potentially your life.
Consumer Units. What you need to know.
Everything you need to know about Consumer Units. Get good Consumer Unit Advice from the experts. Learn how Consumer Units work, why we have them, how they protect us. What to do when they go wrong. Another extremely useful post from the DIY experts at bePractical DIY
Electrical Safe Zones
Discover where it’s safe to drill & avoid damaging electrical cables. Learn about ‘safe zones’ before using your drill. Really essential knowledge for the DIYer.
Electric Showers – what you need to know
Learn how to choose an Electric Shower, and who to choose to install it. What are the dangers of a badly-installed shower
How old are your Smoke Detectors?
Do you know how old your Smoke Detectors are? Some only last 7 years, others 10 years. If they look a bit yellow, they may be past their sell-by-date. Please check. You need them to work!
Help, I have no Power….
I can't promise that this is going to be an exciting read. I'll do my best, but, unless you're a complete electrical nerd, this is probably not going to really light your fire. Let's be honest, you're probably only reading this because you're in a panic and can't...
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DIY Club – Women Only – January 2025
DIY Club – Women Only – January 2025
Our Early New Year Women-only DIY Club is held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DIY Beginners.
Beginners DIY Club – Daytime – January 2025
Beginners DIY Club – Daytime – January 2025
Our New Year DAYTIME DIY Club starts on JANUARY 17th. It is held on Friday mornings from 10 - 12 over a 4-week term. Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of fun, lots of hands on, practical DIY skills. A great all-round introduction to the joys of doing DIY...
Home Confidence 2: Kitchens & Bathrooms
Home Confidence 2: Kitchens & Bathrooms
Kitchen & Bath Confidence: Master your taps, traps and wastes in one practical hands-on DIY Course. Learn to fix common problems, install new taps, and prevent costly blockages in this hands-on workshop.
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...
Beginners Jigsaw Course (Daytime)
Beginners Jigsaw Course (Daytime)
Learn the essentials of using a Jigsaw with our Beginners Carpentry with Confidence course. This course runs over two weeks. The price (£120) includes all teaching & materials. Lots of hands-on experience. Learn essential woodworking skills. Hands-on, fun & friendly DI...
Bitesize-DIY – Sealant 101
Bitesize-DIY – Sealant 101
Learn how to successfully seal your shower and bath. Save yourself money, learning how to do this essential DIY skill. Lots of practice and tips and tricks to get the perfect result.
Beginners Jigsaw Course (Evening)
Beginners Jigsaw Course (Evening)
Learn the basics of using a Jigsaw with our Beginners Carpentry with Confidence course. Get hands-on experience & learn essential woodworking skills. Hands-on, fun & friendly DIY Woodworking course. Take home your own beautiful Plant Stand
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...
Home Confidence 1 – Understanding Plumbing
Home Confidence 1 – Understanding Plumbing
Transform your relationship with your home's plumbing. No more panic, no more uncertainty, no more unnecessary emergency call-outs. This hands-on workshop gives you the knowledge and confidence to handle common plumbing situations and know exactly when you need professi...