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Baths to Suit all Styles and Tastes

A guide to the types and styles of bath available including standard straight steel or plastic baths, free-standing and roll tops as well as corner, walk-in and whirlpools

Buying an Electric Shower

Choosing and buying an electric shower - comparing the power type cost and installation

Choosing a Water Filter

In this guide, we look at the options for filtering drinking water in the home. The systems available include under sink, fridge and whole house filtration to remove chemicals additives and contaminants

Cool Baths - Materials for Ultimate Designer Baths

The range of standard baths available is huge but what if money were no object. We look at the materials available for the ultimate in designer baths - glass, stone, brass and copper

Designer Radiators

Designer radiators for home improvement from cast iron and steel to aluminium and mirror finish

Fixing a Frozen Pipe

To fix or repair a frozen pipe find the leak, turn off the water supply, isolate the problem and cut out the damaged length of pipe before installing a new section of pipe with soldered joints

Freestanding Bath Ideas

Ideas and design tips for installing a free standing bath. This can be enhanced with a plinth and LED lights. Whether you choose a standard white roll top bath or one made of copper or glass, the effect can transform your bathroom

Go Forth and Plumb

Push fit plastic pipe replaces copper for some plumbing

Macerators - Waste Plumbing Anywhere In The Home

Installing a macerator can enable a toilet , bath, basin or shower to be fitted in locations where a regular waste system would be impossible or impractical. We look at how macerators work and how they can be installed for downstairs toilets and e ...

Preventing Frozen Pipes

How to prepare for winter and prevent central heating and pipes freezing by taking a few simple precautions

Removing Radiators without Draining

Review of radiator clamp designed to help diy removal of radiators without draining down

Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar hot water systems can reduce your energy costs as well as carbon footprint. They are not cheap but, with incentives and feed-in tariffs installation may pay for itself in the long term

Underground Water Leaks

Guide to identifying an underground water leak explaining what to do and how a contractor will repair the problem.

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