Advertisement

Maintenance

DIY vs. professional insulation

What sort of insulation can you install yourself - and when might you need to hire a professional do the job properly? Find out more about what's required to install different sorts of acoustic insulation.

Advertisement

Learn more about

Plumbing
Unblocking a drain

How to unblock a drain

Blocked drains in your kitchen are no fun - but thankfully they're not too difficult to deal with. Read our guide on how to unblock a drain and save yourself from a watery disaster.

Home entertainment

What is HD TV?

What's 1080p, and do I really need it? How is it different from 1080i, or 720p, or 576p? What does it mean in terms of resolution and picture quality? Find out what these terms mean, and why they're important.

Hot water
Cold water diverter

Cold water diverters

In most plumbing setups, it takes a while for hot water to reach the hot tap when it's turned on. Cold water diverters recycle the cold water which would otherwise pour down the drain in this time.

Advertisement