Bitesize – Plumbing 101

Save money. Understand Plumbing

2-Hour Workshop

Price: £39

This Bitesize-DIY Course introduces you to domestic plumbing in the UK.

Most importantly, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent and deal with a Plumbing emergency in your own home.

  • Do you understand how the Plumbing works in your home?
  • Could you deal with a Plumbing Emergency?
  • Do you you know where the potential plumbing issues are in your home?
  • Would you know how to get them sorted out, even if you did?
  • Perhaps you are worried about drilling in the wrong place

This short “Bitesize DIY” Course could be just for you.

What you will learn….

  • How Plumbing works in the UK, and in your home
  • How to isolate your water supply in an emergency
  • How to look for potential plumbing issues in your home, so that you can rectify them before they become expensive
  • Understand how your Central Heating system works, and learn how to deal with common issues
  • How to talk to Tradespeople & what to expect when they carry out plumbing work for you.
  • Above all, you will have a much greater understanding of how your plumbing works, and potentially save yourself money in emergency repairs

At bePractical DIY, we are here to guide you through learning DIY skills,  demystifying it and equipping you with the essential know-how to tackle DIY tasks confidently in your own home.

What we provide……

We will provide all materials, tools etc. However, if you want to bring along your own tools, ongoing projects etc. then feel free to do so.

We also have hot drinks – tea, coffee etc. Feel free to bring your own additional refreshments, if you want to.

What should you bring……

We recommend wearing old clothing, and sturdy shoes.
If you would like to bring your own PPE (Personal Protectve Equipment), please feel free to do so. We will proide PPE, but we know that some people would prefer to use their own. (We recommend that you mark them up with your names, so that you can identify them)

We are confident that you will go home with new DIY confidence, and raring to get on with some DIY tasks at home.

Book TWO Bitesize DIY Courses at the same time & save £10

What our previous Customers say about our DIY Courses……

Find bePractical DIY Workshop

Access to the the bePractical DIY Workshop is via the front door, in the  Brislington Hill parade of shops. The shop has been been cunningly hidden behind the large  scaffolding installation currently surrounding Gilton House. Head towards St Peter’s Hospice Shop, and you will see  bePractical DIY Workshop just on the left, behind the scaffolding.
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There is free parking to the rear of our DIY workshop, accessed from Glenarm Walk.

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Getting to bePractical DIY Courses by Public Transport
by Bus

X39/39 – Bristol Bus Station  to Bath City Centre (via Temple Meads)
96  –  Hengrove Park to Brislington Sq/West Town Lidl
178 –  Bristol to Radstock
349 – Bristol Bus Station to Keynsham (via Temple Meads)
435 –  Bristol to Keynsham
514 –  Brislington
668 – Bristol to Peasedown St John
A4 –    Airdecker (Bristol Airport to Bath)

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Can be taken to Brislington Hill

Join a DIY Club?

Why not join one of our DIY clubs and practise your newly-learnt skills? Time and space to improve at your own pace, using our tools and materials. 

Inclusive DIY Club

Beginners

Early Summer 2024

Starting 21st May 2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Running until 11th June

Women-only DIY Club

Wednesday Evenings

Early Summer 2024

Starting 22nd May

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Running until 12th June