Home & Repairs
Fixes, servicing and the rules that apply before you knock a wall through.
Guides
How to Bleed a Radiator: A Step-by-Step Guide
Releasing trapped air with a radiator key takes minutes, but checking the boiler's pressure gauge afterwards is the step people most often forget.
Boiler Service: What Gets Checked and How Often
An annual boiler service and a landlord's gas safety record are two different things, and knowing which is which matters for safety and for renters.
Rising Damp, Condensation or Penetrating Damp?
Knowing which of the three types of damp you actually have decides whether ventilation, a roof repair or an independent survey is the right next step.
Washing Machine Not Draining: Checks Before You Call
A blocked filter or hose causes most non-draining faults, and UK rules on spare-parts availability affect how easy the rest are to fix.
Do You Need Planning Permission for an Extension?
Permitted development lets many extensions go ahead without planning permission, but only inside limits that depend on the house type, size and location.