DIY Plumbing 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.
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.
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
Compression Plumbing FittingsAs those of you who have been on our Essential Home Plumbing Course will know, Compression fittings can be a joy to use They are great for DIY plumbing. We thought it would help to make a quick video to remind you of a couple of important...
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
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.
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
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
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 1 – Understanding Plumbing
Home Confidence 1 – Understanding Plumbing
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...
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 (£120) includes all teaching & materials. Lots of hands-on experience. Learn essential woodworking skills. Hands-on, fun & friendly DI...
DIY Club – Women Only – February
DIY Club – Women Only – February
This Women-only DIY Club is NOW FULLY-BOOKED - More DIY Clubs running in March & April . Our Feb 2025 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, pract...