DIY & Decor

Category: Home Improvement

  • Draining water systems

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    Draining water systems If you wish to move a radiator or need to do some repairs, first you need to drain the central heating system. At the lowest point in the system (often on a radiator) there should be at least one draincock that allows you to drain the water. You might find others by…

  • Water supply

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    Identifying services 2, Water Before you start doing any plumbing work you should identify the appropriate stopcocks to cut off that particular part of your water system. There are two basic domestic water systems – indirect and direct..The traditional water system is the indirect system. Cold water is supplied from the mains to the kitchen…

  • Services

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    Before you do any DIY around your house you should know where the main services are located in your home – water, gas and electricity. You must switch these off before you do any electrical or plumbing work. It is also useful to know in case of any emergency. This series of articles will help…

  • Insulating water cylinders

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    To save energy and money on your household bills insulate your hot and cold water cylinder. Both can be done easily. Cold water tank The easiest way to insulate a cold-water tank is to use a ready-made plastic insulation jacket that has fibre-glass padding. However, you can make your own jacket by using hardboard &…

  • Draughtproofing your home

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    Draughtproofing external doors and windows can reduce the amount of cold air entering your home and save you money on your heating bill.. Draughtproofing Doors If there is a big gap at the bottom of any of your external you should fit a draught excluder. There are several different types of excluders – but they…

  • Reflective radiator panels

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    About 25 per cent of the heat from radiators is lost to the wall behind. So fitting reflective panels behind radiators that are on external walls will almost certainly reduce heat loss and your bill! Reflective radiator panels are cheap to buy and easy to install. They work by trapping the heat and reflecting it…

  • Loft Insulation

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    Insulating a loft Up to 30% of heat loss occurs as a result of poorly insulated roofs. By properly insulating your loft you could save a lot of energy and a lot of money. Loft insulation is an easy DIY job – but can be time consuming. Loft insulation materials are made of mineral wool…

  • Saving Energy

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    Save Energy – Save Money One of our usual New Year resolutions is about consuming less – be that food, alcohol, cigies and other toxins. Why don’t you try to consume less energy this year? This could save you money and would also help the environment. There are several simple ways to reduce our energy…

  • VAT Refund

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    Vat Refund on Home Improvement, refurbishment & conversion Did you know that if you refurbish or convert a property, you can qualify for lower Vat on your costs? If you didn’t – you’re not alone as this is not widely promoted and many rules and regs apply.  The change-of -use VAT Break was introduced in…

  • Home Improvement Tips

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    Home Improvement tips Do you need any home improvement tips? Why don’t you check out our DIY Tips section? Do you have any tips? Why don’t you submit your tip to the following categories:.. Home Decorating Tips Bedroom Decorating Bathroom Decorating Office Decorating Kitchen Decorating Nursery Decorating Decorating Kid Rooms Outdoor Decoration Interior Painting Tips…