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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.

Advice

How Thick Should Loft Insulation Be?

How Thick Should Loft Insulation Be?

Building regulations regarding the recommended thickness of loft insulation has changed numerous times over the years. Find out more here.

A Guide to Internal Wall Insulation

A Guide to Internal Wall Insulation

Become an expert in internal wall insulation with Travis Perkins’ guide. Learn about the materials that can be used, why it should be recommended and more.

Painting Plasterboard: Tips & Tricks

Painting Plasterboard: Tips & Tricks

Painting plasterboard is possible, but preparation is needed and essential steps must be followed for the best finish. Read on for more.

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.

VOC Regulations in Paint

VOC Regulations in Paint

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in paint, and are they safe?

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.

Solid wooden door being sanded

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.

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?

The Cost of Cavity Wall Insulation in the UK

The Cost of Cavity Wall Insulation in the UK

Discover the cost of cavity wall insulation in the UK and the support property owners could receive during installation with this guide.

What is a Wall Stud & What is a Stud Wall?

What is a Wall Stud & What is a Stud Wall?

A wall stud is an essential component when constructing a building, while stud walls are a great way to create a new room. Read more here.