Installing a Kitchen Sink
This guide in concerned with fitting a new sink unit into a new kitchen worktop. We will guide you through the process from marking out to connecting the mains water. Marking out The first thing you...
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Installing a Water Butt
It seems that no matter how much rain the UK sees throughout the year, a few weeks of good weather will see the threat of hosepipe bans hitting the news all too frequently. Being able to tap into your...
View ArticleCuring Airlocks
You can tell if there is an airlock (a bubble of trapped air) in your plumbing system if the taps (usually the hot taps) have reduced water flow, hiss and spurt water or stop running altogether....
View ArticleEmergency Plumbing Repairs
In the event of a broken or leaking plumbing pipe, knowing how to do some quick emergency repairs can save a lot of damage being done. Turning the water supply off always the first thing you need to...
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Bending and Joining Copper Pipe
When you are working with copper pipe, you will often need to create a corner bend. You can buy elbow joints to connect two straight sections of pipe at a right angle, but it is often better to bend...
View ArticleRainwater Drainage System
In the UK, as in many other Northern European countries, an efficient and well maintained rainwater collection and drainage system is essential. The average yearly rainfall in the UK adds up to around...
View ArticleReplace Silicone Sealant around a Bath
The main purpose of the Silicone Sealant around your bath or shower is to provide a flexible barrier to stop water seeping into the gap between the fixture and the wall. If a non-flexible sealant was...
View ArticleTap Repair and Maintenance
A leaking or dripping tap is a very common problem, but whilst a leaking cold tap is not much more than a nuisance, a leaking hot tap can cost you money. Fixing a leaking or dripping tap is a fairly...
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Taps – Replacing Ceramic Discs
Ceramic Disc Taps work in a different way to conventional taps that use rubber washers and spindles. Ceramic Disc Taps contain a cartridge within the body of the tap which comprises of two ceramic...
View ArticleDraining a Plumbing System
If you are planning to leave your house for any length of time, it can be a good idea to completely drain your plumbing system to avoid frozen and burst pipes (especially in houses with older systems)....
View ArticleCeramic Taps
Not every plumbing job needs a licensed plumber. In fact there are many small jobs that can easily be handled by the do-it-yourself plumber. So when it comes to DIY plumbing, are ceramic taps an option...
View ArticleCistern Problems
There are several things that can cause your cistern to stop working as it should. Here are a couple of the most common cistern problems, along with ways to fix them. Corrosion in the cistern If the...
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Replacing a Radiator
This guide will explain how to fit a new radiator if for whatever reason your existing one needs replacing; perhaps it is faulty, rusty or damaged. The simplest way to replace it is with a radiator...
View ArticleHow to Replace a Radiator Valve
Replacing a radiator valve is a straightforward DIY job which anyone can attempt. The most important thing is to drain the system before you start and make sure you have all the correct tools at hand....
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Removing a Toilet
The first thing you need to do is cut off the water supply to the cistern. Flush the cistern a couple of times so that it completely empties. If you are replacing the cistern and the WC, you might be...
View ArticleCuring Airlocks
You can tell if there is an airlock (a bubble of trapped air) in your plumbing system if the taps (usually the hot taps) have reduced water flow, hiss and spurt water or stop running altogether....
View ArticleInstalling a Kitchen Sink
This guide in concerned with fitting a new sink unit into a new kitchen worktop. We will guide you through the process from marking out to connecting the mains water. Marking out The first thing you...
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Clearing Blocked Drains
Clearing blocked drains can often be a tougher job as the blockages will generally be bigger and can sometimes be a sign of a bigger problem such as a break in the pipe. However, you can tackle...
View ArticleUnblocking a Downpipe
If your gutter is overflowing but there is no obvious blockage along the length of the guttering, your downpipe might be blocked. There are several methods you can use to unblock a downpipe, depending...
View ArticleTap Repair and Maintenance
A leaking or dripping tap is a very common problem, but whilst a leaking cold tap is not much more than a nuisance, a leaking hot tap can cost you money. Fixing a leaking or dripping tap is a fairly...
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