If you were thinking about introducing a new feature to your garden this year, why not make it a pond. Modern ponds use sophisticated filtration systems that are expensive. But healthy ponds have been in existence for millions of years without such gadgets. You can make a natural pond in your garden that will attract […]
How to Build a Garden Pond
Garden ponds are an excellent feature to have in any garden, a pond combined with a water feature, such as a small fountain enhances your garden, they help to create a relaxing atmosphere where you can just sit and chill out, listening to the sound of running or trickling water in the background. The pond can become the main feature of your garden, you just […]
Electric Shower too Hot or too Cold?
I recently received a call from a friend whose electric shower unit had suddenly stopped working correctly, even though the water flowed it was not reaching temperature, and I assumed the heating elements in the shower water tank must have failed. After testing the elements and checking connections etc, I could not find any fault, other than […]
Replacement Parts for PVC Roof Gutters and Downpipes
Roof gutters need to be cleaned out and in good condition to do the job they were designed for, namely redirecting water from your roof to a drain. If the gutter is blocked or damaged water can build up and / or overflow down walls creating a risk of damp occuring in your property. Fortunately replacing PVC […]
How to Install PVC Gutters and Downpipes
Do you need to install a PVC gutter or downpipe? Read on. This article is for you. Start by measuring the length of guttering and downpipe you need for the project. Make a list of any connectors, stop ends, set angle pieces of gutter, gutter outlets, clips/brackets (usually spaced around 30″ (760mm) apart) and fixings […]
How to Avoid Frozen Pipes
Leaks and burst pipes can cause untold damage to a property especially if they go unnoticed for any long periods of time like a holiday break. To reduce the risk of external / internal water pipes from freezing and leaving you with a expensive clean up bill have a read of the following tips: Any […]