All Useful DIY Advice
Just some helpful posts about all things DIY to help you 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.
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!
Boiler Condensate Pipes
Protect your Boiler from FreezingAs we approach the end of Autumn the air of late is definitely feeling chilly! Jack Frost had well and truly put his stamp on the grass this Saturday morning at my local park. With this change in the weather most of us will by now been...
How to re-pressurise a Boiler
How do I know my Boiler needs re-pressurising?In most cases, you will suddenly discover that you have no hot water or heating, and your boiler is not working. There are many things that cause a Boiler to stop working. Many of them will require an engineer to come out...
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...
If you fancy learning some more hands-on practical DIY skills, why not think about joining one of our hands-on DIY Courses. We have courses for all levels & abilites. Check out the DIY Courses we have on offer
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Build your DIY Confidence with 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. Have lots of fun, learning from our female tutors....
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...
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...
Home Confidence 2 : Kitchens & Bathrooms
Home Confidence 2 : Kitchens & Bathrooms
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.
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Build your DIY Confidence with 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. Have lots of fun, learning from our female tutors....
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...
Intermediate DIY Club (Early New Year)
Intermediate DIY Club (Early New Year)
Our New Year Inclusive Intermediate DIY Club runs from 13th January 2025 for 4 weeks until 3rd February. Price (£95) is for the full 4-week term. Lots of hands-on practical skills & practise for DIY improvers
DIY Club – Women Only – January 2025
DIY Club – Women Only – January 2025
Our Early New Year Women-only DIY Club is held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DIY Beginners.
Beginners DIY Club – Daytime
Beginners DIY Club – Daytime
Our New Year DAYTIME DIY Club is held on Friday mornings from 10 - 12 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 introduction to the joys of doing DIY. Designed for Beginners, t...
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...