Plumbing Advice Blog

I don’t know about you, but, in my household, the dishwasher is King. With two young children and a busy work schedule that sees me working at least a 14-hour day, any extra help we can get with day-to-day tasks is an absolute blessing. Admittedly, these marvels are not a new invention. In fact, the very first one to be granted a patent was invented in 1850. But, over the years, they’ve become so integral Read More…

As much as we’d like to eat all of the food that we so painstakingly prepare over the festive season, for most, there’s still going to be a considerable amount of waste. Many won’t touch the Brussels sprouts. No one’s going to eat a turkey carcass, and there are always a few too many potatoes still kicking around… they just don’t taste so great two days after the main event. So, what do you do? Read More…

The average cost of hiring a plumber to unblock a sink or drain is around £150. More often than not, callouts for blockages turn out to be relatively easy jobs. It’s more about the time we need to spend on it, rather than the difficulty. They are usually nice and stress-free, and the customer is always happy with the result. Other plumbers might think I’m mad for making the following suggestion, because it effectively means Read More…

For some people, the thought of installing a smart meter is a step too far, and I can understand why. Many believe that having your energy supplier know your every move around your home is just a tad intrusive, and it dissuades them from taking advantage of a genuinely useful technology. Those of you who already use devices such as Alexa or Google Nest smart speakers, will probably love what’s out there. So, without further Read More…