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                                          Home Maintenance Ideas & Advice

                                          Home Maintenance Advice
                                          Keeping your home in its best possible condition takes a lot of work, and it’s not always easy to know where to start. So we’ve put together a series of guides and articles to help!

                                           

                                          Find subjects from plumbing to boiler maintenance. We also have advice on heating to help you with subjects such as loft and cavity wall insulation - you’ll find the information you need. We can also help with your questions on the right tools to use for a job, and even buying guides and installation help. Come back for regular updates.

                                           

                                          Buying Guides

                                          Guide to Fixings and Fasteners
                                          Guide to Fixings and Fasteners
                                          Read about the different types of fixings and fasteners used in construction.
                                          Radiator Buying Guide
                                          Radiator Buying Guide
                                          Read our guide about different types of radiators to help you decide the best type for your project.
                                          Kitchen Worktops Buying Guide
                                          Kitchen Worktops Buying Guide
                                          Looking for a new kitchen countertop and need to know more about the different types? Read here to find out more.
                                          Kitchen Tiles Buying Guide
                                          Kitchen Tiles Buying Guide
                                          Find out all you need to know about the different types of kitchen wall tiles.
                                          Exterior Paint Buying Guide
                                          Exterior Paint Buying Guide
                                          Find out what paints are suitable for use outdoors and more.
                                          Interior Paint Buying Guide
                                          Interior Paint Buying Guide
                                          What's the difference between eggshell and silk paint? Find out more.
                                          VELUX Roof Windows Buying Guide
                                          VELUX Roof Windows Buying Guide
                                          Find out about VELUX Roof Windows - what's the difference between them and what are the benefits.
                                          Loft Insulation Buying Guide
                                          Loft Insulation Buying Guide
                                          Want to know about the different types of loft insulation, and which is best for you?
                                          Essential Power Tools for Start-Up Contractors
                                          Essential Power Tools for Start-Up Contractors
                                          Find out more about what essential power tools you should have in your kit when you're starting out.
                                          Must Have Power Tools
                                          Must Have Power Tools
                                          No toolbox is complete without a few must-have power tools. Check out our top tools here.
                                          Boiler Types Advice
                                          Boiler Types Advice
                                          Find out about the different types of boilers on the market, and how each one works.

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                                          How to Dispose of Old Paint
                                          How to Dispose of Old Paint
                                          How can you get rid of old paint safely and responsibly?
                                          Installing a VELUX Roof Window
                                          Installing a VELUX Roof Window
                                          Here is an overview of how to install a VELUX Roof Window.
                                          What are Heat Pumps and How Do They Work?
                                          What are Heat Pumps and How Do They Work?
                                          Read our heat pumps guide on what each type is and how they work.
                                          Heat Pumps Vs Gas Boilers
                                          Heat Pumps Vs Gas Boilers
                                          What's the different between heat pumps and boilers? And which is cheaper to run?
                                          Top 4 Gutter Maintenance Tips
                                          Top 4 Gutter Maintenance Tips
                                          What's the best way to clean your gutters and why should you maintain them?
                                          Replacing Guttering Preparation
                                          Replacing Guttering Preparation
                                          Look out for the signs that your guttering needs replacing.
                                          How To Replace Guttering
                                          How To Replace Guttering
                                          Read our helpful tips on how to replace your guttering.
                                          Understanding Roof Windows
                                          Understanding Roof Windows
                                          Find out more about the different types of roof windows.
                                          Types of Sheet Materials
                                          Types of Sheet Materials
                                          Discover the different types of sheets materials - from OSB to MDF.
                                          Know Your Timber Types and Terminology
                                          Know Your Timber Types and Terminology
                                          Read about the different types of timber - know your softwood from your hardwood.
                                          5 Loft Insulation Questions Answered
                                          5 Loft Insulation Questions Answered
                                          When you need to know more about loft insulation, we answer your top questions here.
                                          Soundproofing a Loft
                                          Soundproofing a Loft
                                          If you 're thinking of converting your loft space, read our advice on soundproofing it.
                                          10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
                                          10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
                                          Get yourself prepared for winter with our checklist of 10 helpful tips.
                                          Types of Damp & Damp Treatments
                                          Types of Damp & Damp Treatments
                                          What are the different types of damp and how do you treat them? Find out more here.
                                          5 Common Boiler Problems
                                          5 Common Boiler Problems
                                          Take a look at the top 5 most common boiler problems with possible solutions.
                                          Painting a Ceiling Like a Pro
                                          Painting a Ceiling Like a Pro
                                          Get tips on how to paint a ceiling - from prep to the perfect finish.
                                          Skirting & Architrave Advice
                                          Skirting & Architrave Advice
                                          What's the difference between skirting and architrave? Read on to find out about the different styles and more.
                                          Updating a Driveway
                                          Updating a Driveway
                                          Explore the different possibilities of updating your driveway with a wealth of ideas and inspiration.
                                          Damp Proof Course & Membrane Advice
                                          Damp Proof Course & Membrane Advice
                                          Find out what a damp proof course is and why it's important.
                                          Bring New Life to Old Doors
                                          Bring New Life to Old Doors
                                          Get inspiration for updating your interior doors, with helpful tips and advice.
                                          Garage to Office Conversion Advice
                                          Garage to Office Conversion Advice
                                          If you're thinking about converting your garage into a home office, we have the answers to your questions.
                                          Brick and Mortar Repair Advice
                                          Brick and Mortar Repair Advice
                                          Want to know what to look out for when you think your bricks are in need of repair?
                                          Boiler Maintenance Advice
                                          Boiler Maintenance Advice
                                          We give you our top tips on how best to look after your boiler and keep it running, just when you need it.