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The UK needs more trees over the next ten years. The Woodland Trust wants to plant 64 million new trees; they encourage the public to help by planting trees of their own.Trees provide many benefits they produce oxygen and deal with carbon dioxide, which helps with climate control. Trees make our … [Read more...] about Planting Trees & Plumbing

Buying a home is one of the most stressful purchases you'll ever make with lots of things to take into consideration like selling your current home, getting a mortgage, stamp duty, solicitors etc.On top of that, you have to find the perfect home for you and your family, and when you do find a … [Read more...] about Plumbing Checks For Homebuyers

Water pipes that supply your taps, toilets, shower and bath can trap air creating weird and often annoying noises.In more extreme cases, airlocks trap water preventing flow.A professional plumber can remove the airlock for you, or you can attempt to remove it yourself.Here's a couple of … [Read more...] about How To Remove Airlocks

Installing a washing machine's one of the most simple Plumbing jobs there is anyone with some basic DIY Plumbing experience should be capable of installing one. Here's a quick guide on how to install a new washing machine only attempt this job if you're confident you can do it properly if you're … [Read more...] about How To Install A Washing Machine

Most drain blockages can be cleared with the traditional Plunger a standard DIY tool found in most homes, and if you haven't got one, you should get one. Sometimes the Plunger won't do the job the blockage is too stubborn. Next you can call a Plumber or try a drain cleaning coil.The drain … [Read more...] about How To Use A Drain Clearing Coil

To undertake and complete a Plumbing job to a high standard requires the correct tools. Here are 12 essential tools that myself and my team of Plumbers carry in our toolboxes. Spanners Adjustable spanners are a handy tool that can be adjusted to fit any nut, bolt and compression fittings that we … [Read more...] about Our Favourite Plumbing Tools

Everyone's busy, and quite often important household chores are neglected, one of which is Toilet cleaning.Toilet cleaning should be undertaken at least once a week and preferably twice a week here's whyToilets accumulate germs and bacteria at a rapid rate Dirty Toilets smell unpleasant … [Read more...] about How To Clean A Toilet

Many blockages can be cleared quickly with a plunger. Before calling a Plumber, try the Plunger!Every household should have two plungers a cup plunger and a flange plunger Cup Plunger Cup plungers are also known as 'regular' 'standard' and traditional plungers and are a rubber 'cup' on a … [Read more...] about How To Remove Blockages With A Plunger

What's the difference between hard and soft water?Hard water is better for drinking and cooking Soft water is better for cleaning and appliance longevityHere's whyTo understand hard and soft water, you first need to know why water's termed 'hard' or 'soft.'Water's constantly on … [Read more...] about Hard vs Soft Water

Is it time to replace your Toilet? Or maybe a repair's sufficient? While toilets are repairable, sometimes they are so far gone or so problematic it makes economic sense to replace them. Here are five symptoms of Toilets that need replacing. Double Flushing and Continuous Blocking Does your Toilet … [Read more...] about Time To Replace Your Toilet?

Gas is essential for our way of lives generating nearly 50% of our electricity and heating 70% of our homes. Gas is a powerful natural resource that every householder must respect as it can and sadly does kill. Every year people in the UK die from gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning.We have … [Read more...] about Preventing Gas Leaks

There are many Plumbing Myths that over the years have become accepted as truth. A Myth is "a widely held but false belief or idea". While Plumbing Myths sound harmless, they range from useless to damaging and even dangerous.Here are four Plumbing Myths that need dispelling once and for … [Read more...] about Four Plumbing Myths That Must Die

Does your tap water smell bad?Some Essex homes suffer from Tap water that smells salty, metallic, chlorinated or like rotten eggs. The smells are unpleasant, and some homeowners are scared to drink their water because of the smells. Is Smelly Water Safe To Drink? In most cases yes the water is … [Read more...] about Tap Water Smells Bad?

Recently the head of the Environment Agency stated that the UK could face severe water shortages in the next 25 years. Climate change and population growth are going to put a significant strain on our water reserves. The UK's experiencing hotter summers with less rainfall. By 2050 our population is … [Read more...] about Rainwater Harvesting

The Bathroom is the most overworked room in any house the fixtures, fittings floor and walls have to undergo constant exposure to heat, moisture and water. Your Bathroom is going to wear out and after a while will have that 'tired' look familiar in many Essex Bathrooms. Here are a few maintenance … [Read more...] about Bathroom Maintenance

In years gone by you had to control your heating via the central heating controls in your home.Not any more! Thanks to Smart Thermostats you can now control your heating from anywhere in the world!A Smart Thermostat connects with your central heating through the internet so you can turn your … [Read more...] about Benefits Of A Smart Thermostat

Your sink's gurgling and draining very slowly; there's foul smell as well it's obvious you have a blocked drain. You need to clear the blockage quickly and inexpensively. You think about calling a Plumber? To expensive you might think, you think again how about some chemical drain unblocker from … [Read more...] about Reasons Not To Use Chemical Drain Unblockers

Carbon Monoxide's known as 'The Invisible Killer' it's a scentless and colourless gas undetectable by sight or smell. Carbon monoxide gas prevents blood cells carrying enough oxygen which causes organs to fail. High levels can kill people quickly while exposure to low levels can cause permanent … [Read more...] about Where To Place Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Every year over 1 million gas installations, repairs and servicing are carried out by illegal gas engineers who are unqualified and are not on the Gas Safe Register, the official gas registration body for the United Kingdom. Illegal gas fitters put homeowners and their families at risk of carbon … [Read more...] about Beware Illegal Gas Engineers