Useful DIY Advice from bePractical DIY

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4 Things you should do when you move into a New Home

Oct 27, 2024 | Blog Posts, DIY Advice, DIY Electrical Advice, DIY Plumbing Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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.

Aug 24, 2024 | DIY Advice, DIY Electrical Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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?

Aug 10, 2024 | DIY Advice, DIY Course, DIY Plumbing Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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

Aug 10, 2024 | DIY Advice, DIY Plumbing Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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

Jul 28, 2024 | DIY Advice, DIY Plumbing Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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

Apr 23, 2024 | DIY Advice, DIY Carpentry Advice, DIY Tool Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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

Feb 2, 2024 | DIY Electrical Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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?

Jan 20, 2024 | DIY Electrical Advice

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

Dec 1, 2023 | DIY Plumbing Advice, Practical DIY Advice

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

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