DIY Electrical 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 to reset an RCD (Step-by-Step)
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? Finding Electrical Safe Zones
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
Tips To Keep Your Home Safe
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
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…
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.
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.
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
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!
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New Home Survival 2 – Part 2 (Friday)
New Home Survival 2 – Part 2 (Friday)
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