Clear guides for looking after your home, recognising common problems and knowing when to call a specialist.
A washing machine commonly refuses to spin because it still contains water, cannot balance the load, or has been given a no-spin setting. Look…
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You cannot reliably tell bed bugs from fleas by bites alone. The useful evidence is where the insects are found and what they leave…
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Turn a continuously running Saniflo off at its fused spur or isolator if the switch is safely accessible. A macerator normally runs briefly after…
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A musty carpet after cleaning is usually still wet below the surface, has detergent left in the pile, or has reactivated an old contamination…
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A crackling socket may be arcing and can cause shock, burns or fire. Stop using it immediately. If there is smoke, sparks, heat, a…
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Builders’ dust keeps coming back because fine particles remain on high ledges, inside vents and joinery, in carpet edges and in moving air. Dry…
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In the final seven days before moving, stop making broad plans and assign dated actions: confirm access and parking, finish packing by room, separate…
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A radiator cold at the top but warm at the bottom usually contains trapped air. Bleed it only when the heating is off and…
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A tumble dryer that runs but does not heat is often suffering from restricted airflow, an unsuitable programme or a component fault. Clean the…
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