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
How to reset a tripped RCD.
If you’ve suddenly got no power, and don’t know how to rest your RCD, follow our step by step instructions and get the power back on
Where is it safe to drill into a wall? This is one of the most frequently asked questions on our DIY Courses. This helpful guide will show you where the issues lie, and help you keep yourself safe when drilling into a wall
Home safety is a top priority. at bePractical DIY Discover Four essential checks you should carry out when the Clocks change to keep you safe
Smoke Detectors in the Night Intro paragraph Discover hands-on DIY Courses It's that time of year again Batteries struggle in colder weather Its no coincidence that Smoke & Heat Detectors start beeping at you in the wee small hours as the weather starts to get...
How to avoid shoddy work in your home Have you ever been left with a half-finished job, endless snagging, or that awkward feeling in your own home because a tradesperson just isn’t listening? According to Citizens Advice, complaints about poor workmanship are on the...
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Cutting Copper & Plastic Pipe How 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...
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
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
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
Learn how to choose an Electric Shower, and who to choose to install it. What are the dangers of a badly-installed shower
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!
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