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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…..
Smoke Detectors in the Night
Don’t you just love it when the Smoke Detector starts beeping at 3am? Here’s why & what you can do about it.
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.
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
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
Learn how to use Compression Joints the right way in our Home Confidence 1 DIY Course for those of you who are curious about how your Plumbing works
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