How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House
“Your shower head is dribbling out 1.8 gallons per minute when the spec sheet promises 2.5—multiply that shortfall by every tap in the house and you’re pay…
Why is My Water Softener Draining Continuously?
“Three hundred and forty-two litres—gone overnight.” That’s what the digital meter on my parents’ Kinetico 2020c read when I popped round for Sunday lunch….
Why is My Water Softener Running Constantly?
Twenty-seven litres of water vanished every hour from Mrs. Caldwell’s utility closet, dripping down a PVC pipe that fed her brine tank. The softener’s disp…
What Are Water Softeners and How Do They Benefit Your Home?
Twenty-seven drips per minute. That’s what I counted from the kettle in a Sutton client’s kitchen last winter—each drop landing with a plink on the stoveto…
The Ultimate Guide to Wiring a Consumer Unit in a Garage
How can two houses on the same street, built by the same builder, have such radically different issues ten years later? The divergence point is often a sin…
Complete Guide to Smart Home Lighting Systems
Statistics show that 40% of projects go over budget. For our clients, that number is less than 5%, and here is the one thing we do differently: we don’t st…
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.
How to Wire an Extractor Fan to a Light Switch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Last month, a client called at midnight—his bathroom fan had stopped working after a bathroom remodel, and his wife was complaining about mildew creeping u…