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If you have recently moved into a new property, particularly one that may be older and need a little bit of modernising, you may find that it still uses an old water tank system for hot water. Even some relatively newer properties still operate water tanks, particularly where there is

The fatbergs have struck again! The latest one was found at the beginning of the year in Devon, measuring over 60m and blocking the sewer mouth close to the sea. According to South West Water, it would take around eight weeks to remove and was primarily made up of fat,

If you live in the southeast of England, or indeed most places in the UK except for the Scottish Highlands, the chances are you that you will have noticed a build-up of limescale on your appliances and bathroom and kitchen fittings. But how is it caused and what can you

Sometimes, despite your best efforts Mother Nature gets the better of you. While we may not have had freezing temperatures yet this winter, they will inevitably come sooner or later as we head into the winter season. To help prevent problems as much as possible, follow the tips to avoid

We may have had the warmest summer on record, but don’t be lulled into a false sense of security just yet… Remember the Beast from the East last winter? Prepare early this year, just in case we end up with another harsh winter or sudden cold spell – you don’t

Has the time come for you to update your old and tired bathroom? It may well be if you have had it for a number of years, or if you have recently moved into a new home that requires a little bit of updating. If replacing the whole bathroom isn’t

We all know just how important it is to get our boiler serviced on an annual basis, but during the summer months, we're often too busy thinking about our upcoming holidays or outdoor improvements to be worrying about our boilers. But as the colder months begin to creep in and

With the UK basking in beautiful sunshine, it is inevitable all of the associated entertaining, outdoor fun, and gardening we will be doing at home puts increased demand on our water systems. To ensure you're prepared, and ready to spot potential problems that may occur this summer, we recommend you

It’s that time of the year again when you breathe a sigh of relief that your boiler made it through the winter without leaving you high and dry – or should that be cold and dry – by breaking down in the middle of a cold spell. You may have