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Useful Advice for the DIYer
We are publishing what we hope will be some useful advice to help all DIYers. Keep checking back as we add more posts to the list…..
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.
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
Speedfit Pushfit Plumbing FittingsAs those of you who have been on our Essential Home Plumbing Course will know, these Speedfit fittings are really straightforward to use. They are great for DIY plumbing. We thought it would help to make a quick video to remind you of...
Choosing the Right Drill Bit
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
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...
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...