Posts Tagged ‘Pipes’
How to insulate your loft
Approximately 25% of the heat from a home is lost through the roof, so start saving money and keeping warm by making sure you have a properly insulated loft. This is an ideal DIY job that doesn't need any special skills. Time to complete job: One day. Approximate budget: 200mm (8in) thick insulation rolls, 7m (8yds) long and 370mm (15in) [...]
How to repair a burst pipe
Learn how to cope with this plumbing emergency before it happens. Find out how to turn off the hot and cold water supply so that you can minimise the damage when a pipe bursts, and have the basic tools somewhere handy. But never try and repair a leaking boiler - call in a professional instead. Time to complete job: About 30 [...]
