The Ultimate Guide to Installing a Washing Machine
Three hours into what should have been a 45-minute job, I was lying on my stomach in a Belfast kitchen, arm buried behind a Zanussi ZWC1301, fishing out th…
Plumbing & Water Systems
Plumbing fixtures, water systems, and pipe maintenance
Vaillant Boiler Fault Codes: A Comprehensive Guide
Complete guide to vaillant boiler fault codes f75 with expert advice, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions.
The Ultimate Guide to Shower Valve Kits: Types, Installation, and Maintenance
Twenty-seven drips per minute adds up to 3.8 litres of wasted water every 24 hours—enough to fill a hotel ice bucket and then some. I discovered that figur…
The Ultimate Guide to Washer Dryer Drip Pans
Three millimetres of water on a parquet floor doesn’t sound dramatic until you realise it’s the exact depth that lifts the lacquer and turns ÂŁ3,200 worth o…
The Ultimate Guide to Washer Dryer Hookup Boxes
Twenty-seven millimetres. That’s the exact gap I once measured between a client’s new integrated washer-dryer and the back wall—thanks to a poorly position…
What is Rough-In Plumbing: A Beginner’s Guide
Twenty-seven millimetres—that’s the exact amount a 15 mm copper pipe will spring back after you bend it round a 152 mm former. I remember the first time I …
Double Glazed Window with Extractor Fan: The Ultimate Guide
“Most people don’t realize that the ‘bargain’ material they’re choosing will actually double their labor costs, making it more expensive in the end.”
Extractor Fan Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide
In 15 years of installations, I’ve seen that nearly 80% of emergency service calls are for issues that could have been prevented with a simple, annual main…
Extractor Fan Maintenance: How to Keep Your Fan Running Efficiently
Complete guide to extractor fan maintenance with expert advice, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions.
Extractor Fan with Timer: A Guide to Choosing the Right One
Last month, a client called me in a panic. Her bathroom had started smelling musty, and the mirror wouldn’t stop fogging—even after her morning shower ende…