Maintenance
How to deal with gas leaks
A gas leak is serious business - and is extremely dangerous anywhere in your home. Find out what steps to take if you suspect there is a gas leak inside your home.
How to unblock a drain
Blocked drains in your kitchen are no fun - but thankfully they're not too difficult to deal with. Read our guide on how to unblock a drain and save yourself from a watery disaster.
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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How to choose a dishwasher
If you're buying a dishwasher, you'll need to consider things like water consumption, how often it'll be used, how much space you have and how it'll suit your kitchen. Read our buyer's guide to find out what to look for.
What does plumbing involve?
Plumbing is much more than just fixing leaky taps. Find out what sorts of things plumbing involves, and what aspects of your home require a plumber.
Solar cooling
Solar cooling uses the sun's heat in one of several ways in order to improve airflow and help to draw heat out of the house.