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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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
How to re-pressurise a Boiler
Learning to re-pressurise your boiler is an important DIY task. It is a lot easier than you think. Once you get the knack, and understand how your boiler works, then you’ll be able to do this simple maintenance task whenever you need to.
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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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...
DIY Club – Women Only – March 2025
DIY Club – Women Only – March 2025
Our March Women-only DIY Club is held on Monday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. The terms starts on Monday 24th March & runs until April 21st (Please note no DIY Club on Bank Holiday Monday - 14th April) Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of...
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