General 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.
Consumer Units. What you need to know.
What is a Consumer Unit?You might hear a Consumer Unit called different things: a Distribution Board, a Fuse Box—whatever. In the trade, it’s mostly called a Consumer Unit, or just CU for short, so let’s stick with that to keep it simple. I’ll try not to bore you to...
Electrical Safe Zones
Discover where it’s safe to drill & avoid damaging electrical cables. Learn about ‘safe zones’ before using your drill. Really essential knowledge for the DIYer.
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?
Which Birthday will your Smoke Detectors be celebrating this year?Are your Smoke Detectors still looking gleaming white? If they are beginning to take on that yellowing plastic look, it may be that they are approaching, or possibly have already celebrated, their 10th...
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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Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
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Essential Home Plumbing
Essential Home Plumbing
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More DIY Plumbing – Taps, Traps & Wastes
More DIY Plumbing – Taps, Traps & Wastes
be Practical half-day (Morning) DIY Plumbing course for beginners, learn about taps, traps and wastes. Save money - avoid & repair leaks
Essential Home Plumbing
Essential Home Plumbing
A half day's introduction to DIY plumbing. Save yourself money. Prevent & solve common plumbing issues. Lots of hands-on opportunity to learn about isolating water supplies Learn to work with plumbing pipes and fittings.
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
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.
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.
Bitesize – Drilling 101 – Evening Courses
Bitesize – Drilling 101 – Evening Courses
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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
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.