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Plumbing - Removal and replacement of radiators(posted 7th July 08)
From time to time removing a radiator is a necessary task that many people would only trust to a plumber. For simple maintenance or to aid decorating, the removal of a radiator doesn't need to be a specialist job and can be easily carried out by the householder......read more.

Temporarily Repairing Pipes (posted 4th June 08)
Leaking pipes within a home often occur for a number of reasons. Some will be through fatigue or external forces such as heat or cold, while others will be through poor workmanship, mistakenly puncturing a pipe while carrying out DIY work or maybe through simply hammering home picture hooks......read more.

Specifying Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (posted 12th May 08)
All types of building and DIY jobs these days depend upon the use of various adhesives, fillers and sealants. Once where screws, nails or more sophisticated jointing was the order of the day, now all manner of substances can be used......read more.

Soldered Pipe Joints – A Quick Guide (posted 4th Mar 08)
When it comes to joining pipes there are several options for the DIYer ranging from screw together plastic, compression and soldered joints. These options have their good and bad points......read more.

Skimming Plasterboard – Tips to a better plastering finish (posted 8th Feb 08)
Skimming is the process by which a thin layer of plaster is applied to a wall or ceiling to provide a smooth surface......read more.

Top tiling tips for the beginner (posted 6th Jan 08)
Tiling wall and floor surfaces has become and increasingly popular method of adding a clean attractive finish to a home. Done well, the results can look stunning and last for many years.....read more.