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What are the best shower brands?

What are the best shower brands?

So, you’re planning a bathroom or shower room upgrade. You want to ensure that you choose the best s...

Why is my hot water working but not my heating?

Why is my hot water working but not my heating?

We get to the bottom of why your heating isn't working but your hot water is and what to do about it...

Why is my wireless Flomasta thermostat not communicating to my boiler?

Why is my wireless Flomasta thermostat not communicating to my boiler?

We explore why your wireless Flomasta thermostat may have stopped communicating with your boiler and...

What's causing damp in my bedroom?

What's causing damp in my bedroom?

A damp patch in the corner of your bedroom is disconcerting. Find out what might be causing it and h...

Can I box in a soil pipe?

Can I box in a soil pipe?

Boxing in a soil pipe is a great way to hide unsightly pipes and minimise the noise that comes from...

Wiring a cooker via an isolating switch - which is the load and which is the feed?

Wiring a cooker via an isolating switch - which is the load and which is the feed?

Wiring a cooker is not recommended as a DIY task, especially for those unsure which is the feed (the...

My monobloc mixer tap is leaking: do I need to replace or repair?

My monobloc mixer tap is leaking: do I need to replace or repair?

Most of the time, repair rather than full replacement. Where the leak's actually coming from, and wh...

Why won't my shower pump start?

Why won't my shower pump start?

A shower pump that won't kick in is almost always one of a small handful of causes, and most are qui...

Which makes of 13A sockets are best?

Which makes of 13A sockets are best?

There's no single "best" brand, since it depends on your budget, the finish you want, and how much v...

How do you get tiles to stick to plywood?

How do you get tiles to stick to plywood?

Plywood and tiles don't naturally get along. They expand and contract at different rates with change...

How deep should wires be chased into walls?

How deep should wires be chased into walls?

There are actually two separate rules at play here, not one: how deep you can safely cut into the wa...

Adding insulation to a solid brick wall underneath a bedroom bay window

Adding insulation to a solid brick wall underneath a bedroom bay window

If you're considering adding insulation to a solid brick wall underneath a bedroom bay window, this...