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 no gas supply and only
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, grease, and wet wipes. It’s
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 do about it? Let us
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 pipes freezing that we discussed
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 want to end up with
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 something you can do right
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 boilers start to encounter problems,
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 keep your eyes peeled for
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 also recently had it serviced
It is official, spring has arrived! That cold spell over the long Easter weekend had to be the last one of this year, surely? Whether it is or not, your boiler has worked very hard this year keeping you warm during numerous ‘beasts from the East’ and kept your hot water flowing when you needed
