DIY Projects, Guides and Tips
DIY Plumbing guides, projects and tips, ranging from fitting a new cold water storage tank, to draining a central heating system and fitting a new bathroom tap.
There are several different types of stoptap and isolating valves used in the plumbing around your home. If you plan to undertake any plumbing jobs, it is useful to know the different types and where in the plumbing system they are used.
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A leaking or dripping tap is a very common problem, but whilst a leaking cold tap is not much more than a nuisance, a leaking hot tap can cost you money. Fixing a leaking or dripping tap is a fairly straightforward project, as long as you know which type of tap you have and the probable cause of the leak.
Read moreThere are several things that can cause your cistern to stop working as it should. Here are a couple of the most common cistern problems, along with ways to fix them.
Read moreThis guide in concerned with fitting a new sink unit into a new kitchen worktop. We will guide you through the process from marking out to connecting the mains water.
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This guide will explain how to fit a new radiator if for whatever reason your existing one needs replacing; perhaps it is faulty, rusty or damaged.
Read moreThe main purpose of the Silicone Sealant around your bath or shower is to provide a flexible barrier to stop water seeping into the gap between the fixture and the wall. If a non-flexible sealant was to be used, it would crack after just a small amount of use.
Read moreWhen you are working with copper pipe, you will often need to create a corner bend. You can buy elbow
Read moreIn the event of a broken pipe, knowing how to do some quick emergency repairs can save a lot of damage being done.
Read moreTreating Rusted Gutters. Many older houses have cast iron or steel guttering and, as with any metal, this is prone to corrosion over time. It is a good idea to paint any metal guttering regularly, ideally once a year, with good quality metal paint.
Read moreMany basic DIY toolkits will contain several tools (pliers, spanners, etc) needed for plumbing jobs, but there are several specialist tools you might need for more advanced tasks. This is particularly true if you are planning to cut or bend pipes.
Read moreThere are several reasons why you might need to remove or replace a radiator. You might need to drain it of the sludge build-up inside, or perhaps decorate behind it.
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