A Beginner’s Guide to Replacing a Tub Drain
The silence after a bath should be peaceful, not punctuated by the glug-glug of a half-drained tub. I once stayed at a rental where the clawfoot sat like a…
Troubleshooting
How to Replace a Tub Drain Gasket: A Step-by-Step Guide
The smell hit me first—like damp cardboard left in a garage all winter. My client had chalked it up to “old house charm” until the ceiling below the ensuit…
The Ultimate Guide to Replacing a Shower Drain Pipe
The smell hit me before I saw the damage—like a wet dog rolled in parmesan. I was helping my cousin regrout her Peckham flat when we lifted the cracked acr…
Shower Pan Drain Installation: A Guide to Local Building Codes
The smell hit me before I saw the problem. A client’s teenage son had texted me: “Mum’s shower stinks like rotten eggs.” When I arrived, the vinyl floor sq…
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.
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…
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…
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…