Have you suddenly lost power in your home?
Are your neighbours’ lights still on?
Your RCD may have tripped. This is what you need to know to get your RCD reset and everything back up and running.
Let us know how you get on.
DIY Carpentry Advice
How to avoid Shoddy Work in your Home
Have you ever been left with a half-finished job or felt ignored by a tradesperson in your own home? Sadly, you’re not alone. Complaints about shoddy workmanship are on the rise, and many women share stories of stress, unfinished work, and feeling dismissed.
In this practical guide, I share expert tips, on how to find reliable tradespeople, what to ask before hiring, how to protect yourself with contracts and payment schedules, and what to do if things go wrong.
Take charge of your next home project and make sure you get the respect and results you deserve.
Smoke Detectors in the Night
Why do Smoke Detectors start beeping at night?
Don’t you just love it when the Smoke Detector starts beeping at 3am?
Here’s why & what you can do to stop it happening.
Look after your Smoke Detectors, and they’ll look after you!.
Keep your Home Safe
Four Essential Top Tips to keep your Home Safe.
Carry out these Four checks on 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.
Where is it Safe to Drill? Electrical Safe Zones
Where is it safe to drill?
Before you pick up your drill, learn about Electrical Safe Zones in UK homes, from the DIY experts.
This guide explains where it’s safe (and not safe) to drill into a wall, how to spot cable zones, and why understanding prescribed zones for electrical cables can help you avoid hidden dangers. Discover practical tips for drilling safely, and boost your DIY confidence!
Really essential knowledge for the DIYer.
Where do I Turn my Water off?
Discover how to tun off your water supply. In the event of an emergency, you will want to know how to do this very quickly. Follow-our guide for finding your Stop tap. and turning off your water quickly, before too much damage is caused
Which Drill Should I Buy?
Which Drill should you buy?
Confused by all the drills in the DIY aisle?
This beginner-friendly guide explains the different types of drills: cordless, corded, combi, SDS, and more.
What really matters when choosing a drill?
Find out why comfort, weight, and confidence matter, especially for women.
Learn why trying before you buy makes all the difference. Get honest, jargon-free advice and discover how our courses help you make the right choice for your first drill.
We’re not B&Q
B&Q might have all the tools, but bePractical DIY gives you the confidence to know what you actually need and how to use it. Our friendly courses help you build real skills before you ever set foot in a DIY superstore—so your next B&Q trip feels a lot less overwhelming, and a lot more empowering.
Unlock Your Confidence: The Best DIY Courses for Women Near You
Are you looking for a DIY Course for women in the UK? Do you want to learn some useful practical skills to empower you in your home? Look no further. We have the top DIY Courses for Women in the UK
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.
Follow tis Checklist of essential Tasks. They won’t take long, but could save you having to deal with an unexpected emergency on the first night in your new Home.
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
How do I cut Copper & Plastic Pipe?
Cutting Copper & Plastic PipeHow do I cut copper pipe? is a question we are asked early on in our DIY Plumbing Courses As those of you who have been on our Essential Home Plumbing Course will know, cutting copper & plastic pipe is pretty straightforward, once...
Using Compression Joints
Learn how to use Compression Joints the right way in our Home Confidence 1 DIY Course for those of you who are curious about how your Plumbing works
Using Push-fit Fittings
Learning to use Push-fit fittings is more straightforward than you think. There are some important techniques to learn, but nothing too complicates. Using JG Speedfit Pushfit fittings on plumbing projects in your home, will really help in your DIY projects
Choosing the Right Drill Bit
DIY Advice: Mastering the Art of Choosing Drill Bits –
Learn how to choose the right drill bit for the right material. Useful information for the DIYer to get successful results every time
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!
Frozen Boiler Condensate Pipes
Make frozen condensate pipes a thing of the past. When your boiler suddenly stops working, as the outside temperature plummets, the likely cause is badly installed boiler condensate pipes. The pipes may well have frozen, forcing your boiler to stop working.
Frozen condensate pipes are extremely easy to prevent, so why not check if yours are vulnerable and sort them out before you have a problem.
Follow our simple advice to prevent and deal with this common problem