Help & advice articles - Page 3
Below is a list of articles associated with the tag "Home Maintenance".
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What’s The Big Deal About… Cladding
From new builds to refurbished homes, cladded properties seem to be popping up on most roads and housing estates. There is no doubt that...
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Focus On: Condensation – Causes, Treatment and Cure
For most homeowners, condensation is just a normal part of winter. After all, cold outside + warm inside + cold walls = condensation. And if...
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Most Common Plumbing Problems And How To Avoid Them – Part 2
With a chill in the air, now is not the time to be without heating or hot water. Last week, we looked at the top two plumbing emergencies and...
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Most Common Plumbing Problems And How To Avoid Them – Part 1
When it comes to home emergencies, the two people you don’t want to be calling out urgently are your local electrician and your plumber. The...
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Moss Prevention – Copper and Zinc Strips
At this time of year, damp can be a problem in even the most well-ventilated homes. Aside from the most well-known causes of damp, moss can...
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How To: Remove Roof Moss – Safely
Moss on the roof isn’t just unsightly, it can damage your tiles and cause damp. Before you make the most of even more time at home by getting...
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New Year, New Look – Budget DIY Ideas For Simple Home Transformations
As we welcome in a new year with, it has to be said, a certain level of relief, many of us are looking optimistically to 2021 hoping that it...
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Get Your Chimney Swept – Here’s Why
This may be the year of making savings around the home, but cutting corners on getting your chimney swept shouldn’t be an option. If you have...
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Autumn Home Maintenance – The Ultimate To-Do List
Whether you are working from home, furloughed, or carrying on (almost) as normal, it is likely that you will be home more over the next month...
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Five Reasons To Book Your Chimney Sweep Now
The sun may have taken its hat off for a little while, but it is generally still not cool enough to start thinking about heating. If you have...
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The Calm Before The Storm - Checks To Protect Your Property
2020 has thrown plenty of challenges our way, from viruses to heatwaves and storms. There’s not much we can do to control the situation, but...
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Need A Plumber? When To Ditch The DIY And Call A Professional
Whether you consider yourself a DIY pro or a have-a-go novice, there are some occasions when you need to down tools and call in a...