Useful DIY Advice from bePractical DIY
Some Useful DIY Advice from us to help 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.
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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.
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
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.
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
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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...
DIY “Next Steps”
DIY “Next Steps”
Build on your DIY Skills. Join a Hands-on DIY Course to learn how to drill into walls, put up shelves & choose and use fixings. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Have lots of fun, learning from our fema...
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 (£100) includes all teaching & materials. Lots of hands-on experience. Learn essential woodworking skills. Hands-on, fun & friendly DI...
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
DIY Club – Women Only – February (Wednesday Evenings)
DIY Club – Women Only – February (Wednesday Evenings)
Our February Women-only WEDNSDAY EVENING DIY Club starts on Weds feb19th. It is held on Weds evenings from 6.30pm - 8.30pm 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 introductio...
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...
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.
Home Confidence 1 – Understanding Plumbing (Weekend)
Home Confidence 1 – Understanding Plumbing (Weekend)
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...
Home Confidence 2: Kitchens & Bathrooms (Weekend)
Home Confidence 2: Kitchens & Bathrooms (Weekend)
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.
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 (£100) includes all teaching & materials. Lots of hands-on experience. Learn essential woodworking skills. Hands-on, fun & friendly DI...