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How to install a log burner
Practical UK guidance on building regulations, hearth construction, chimney lining, flue connection, and carrying out the smoke test and first fire safely.
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Property maintenance in Sandwich, Kent
Practical maintenance visits for people who need several smaller jobs handled in one straightforward appointment.
What this covers
Maintenance visits for practical job lists
- Recurring garden maintenance and one-off property tidy-ups
- Indoor and outdoor catch-up lists for busy households
- Support for rentals, holiday lets, second homes, and managed properties
- Good for grouping gardening, small electrical jobs, fittings, and small repairs into one visit
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How to repair a chimney stack
Practical UK guidance on assessing the stack safely, raking out failed mortar joints, mixing a lime pointing mix, repointing the brickwork, and repairing the haunching cap.
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How to replace a roof tile
Practical UK guidance on identifying the tile type, setting up a roof ladder safely, lifting surrounding tiles, removing the damaged piece, and fitting the replacement.
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How to lead flash a chimney
Practical UK guidance on removing old chimney flashings, cutting and dressing code 4 lead sheet, fitting step flashings and the front apron for a watertight, long-lasting finish.
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How to repair a flat roof
Practical guidance on locating the source of a leak, cleaning and drying the repair area, cutting back damaged felt, applying a bitumen compound patch, and checking the rest of the roof while you are up there.
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How to install plastic guttering
Practical guidance on measuring the run, setting the correct fall with a string line, fixing fascia brackets at the right spacing, fitting corners and stop ends, and connecting the downpipe.
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How to mix concrete
Practical guidance on calculating quantities, understanding 1:2:3 mix ratios, loading the cement mixer in the right order, checking consistency with a squeeze test, and cleaning the drum straight after use.
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How to render a wall
Practical guidance on preparing the masonry, applying PVA, mixing and laying a scratch coat, scoring for key, allowing to cure, and floating a smooth or textured finish coat.
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How to power flush a central heating system
Practical guidance on diagnosing magnetite sludge, connecting the hired machine, flushing the system and each radiator in turn, and dosing with corrosion inhibitor to finish.
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How to install a shower enclosure
Practical guidance on levelling the shower tray, fixing wall profiles plumb, assembling the door frame, hanging the door, and sealing everything watertight before first use.
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How to fit a heated towel rail
Practical guidance on choosing valve positions, draining down the pipework, wall-fixing the rail, connecting compression fittings, and bleeding the rail after refilling.
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How to install electric underfloor heating
Practical UK guidance on planning the mat layout, laying the heating cable and floor sensor, tiling over the system, and wiring the thermostat for a warm tiled floor.
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How to repressurise a boiler
Step-by-step guidance on locating the filling loop, topping up to the correct pressure, and knowing when a recurring pressure drop needs a heating engineer.
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How to replace a radiator
Practical guidance on draining down, removing the old radiator, hanging the new one on existing brackets, reconnecting the valves, refilling the system, and bleeding.
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How to insulate a loft
Practical guidance on checking existing insulation depth, laying the two-layer approach correctly, keeping eaves clear, and insulating the hatch and loft pipes.
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How to lag pipes
Practical steps for choosing foam lagging, fitting straight runs neatly, handling bends and T-junctions, and insulating tanks to prevent burst pipes and heat loss.
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How to replace a TRV head
A practical guide to checking the valve pin, choosing a replacement thermostatic radiator valve head, and fitting it yourself without disturbing the pipe connections.
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How to apply masonry paint
Practical steps for checking the wall, filling cracks, applying primer, and painting exterior render or brickwork for lasting weather protection.
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Guide to pressure washing
Practical advice for cleaning patios, paths, decking, and driveways without damaging surfaces, joints, doors, vents, or electrics.
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How to unblock a drain
Simple checks for slow sinks, showers, baths, and outside drains, plus when it is better to stop and get help.
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How to hang a picture or mirror
Advice on measuring, checking for pipes and cables, and choosing fixings for plasterboard, masonry, dot-and-dab, studs, and tiles.
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How to change a euro lock on a uPVC door
A practical guide to replacing euro cylinders and setting up matching locks around the house where suitable.
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How to install curtain rails
Practical steps for measuring, levelling brackets, and selecting secure fixings for different wall types above windows.
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How to install wireless Eufy CCTV camera
Practical steps for camera position, secure mounting, app setup, and getting useful alerts without constant false triggers.
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How to change a light switch
A practical guide to safe isolation checks and replacing a switch plate correctly, plus when to call a qualified electrician.
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How to clean a MagnaClean filter
Safe, sensible checks before cleaning a heating filter, including cooling the system, isolating valves, cleaning sludge, and knowing when to stop.
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How to test an RCD
A safe, simple check using the Test button on the consumer unit, plus what to do if the RCD does not trip or reset.
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How to prune roses
Simple UK-focused guidance on when to prune, what to cut out first, and how to shape roses for healthier growth.
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