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Maintenance

How to fix a leaking tap

How to fix a leaking tap

Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer. While it's possible that your leaking tap's a 'washerless' tap (i.e. one with a ball, cartridge or ceramic disc mechanism - see the 'Types of taps' article linked below), it's a lot less likely that these taps will be leaking like this. You can usually tell if you have a ceramic disc type tap because it'll only need a quarter or half turn to fully open the tap.

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Energy efficiency

Shape, style and orientation

If you live in a climate where the temperature fluctuates significantly between the seasons, positioning of your walls right may play a crucial role in how you heat and cool your home.

Decking
How is decking made?

How is decking made?

Decking looks pretty simple, but don't let that fool you - there's quite a bit of effort that goes into designing and building a safe, durable deck. Read on to find out how decks are made.

Ventilation

Types of vents

Many different types of vents exist for many different purposes and parts of the home. Find out what types of vents exist, what purposes they serve.

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