Category: Tip of the Month

A couple of years ago, in a bid to have better control over my heating and to save some money, I decided to install something called evohome. I wrote a short piece about it at the time, but I wanted to give you an update on how I’ve found it, and whether it has enabled me to be financially better off. First off, a recap on what it is. Evohome is a wi-fi enabled heating Read More…

Here’s the lowdown. I’m pleased to announce that The Italian Plumber has recently been awarded MCS certification, and are fully authorised to carry out air source heat pump installations. This includes being able to advise you on whether you would be eligible for a grant. Currently, we are only able to carry out installations in houses. What is it, and who’s providing the grant? It’s a government initiative run by Ofgem that was started back Read More…

You’re all packed. The tickets and passports are safe and secure. You’ve switched all electrical appliances off… including broadband, and you’ve allowed plenty of time to get to the airport. But in all the excitement of getting away, it can be easy to overlook a few of the other important domestic essentials. So, before you jet off to enjoy your holiday, take a few minutes to make these final plumbing checks.   1. Never switch Read More…

If you’ve not already seen it, there’s a new kid on the block that claims to solve the problem of shower low pressure water flow. We’ve all been there; taking your morning shower and barely having the power to rinse the shampoo from your eyes. That, and the fact that you’re deprived of that zingy, rejuvenated shower feeling. So, the question is, does this new bathroom gizmo do what it says it does? Let’s find Read More…

Wasting energy on anything is never a good thing. Just recently, I completed a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, only to find that – right at the end – one of the pieces was missing. Now, that was a complete waste of energy. But on a more serious note, when winter comes around and we begin to rely on our central heating to keep us warm and cosy, we want to make sure that we’re not literally Read More…

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen a rise in popularity of indoor jacuzzi and whirlpool spa installations. People have had fewer opportunities to go out, they’re spending less money, and therefore are thinking about ways to improve their homes or provide more entertainment without venturing outside. If you’ve been thinking about having one installed for yourself, here are a few things to consider: Jacuzzis and whirlpools are not baths They really are there Read More…

Over the last few years, we’ve experienced a huge increase in demand to install electric boilers. They are often perceived as the next big thing in helping to improve the environment. And, to some extent, this is true. They are generally greener to use, and will go some way to helping the Government achieve the 2050 zero carbon emissions target. But, more on the green issue later. As a general rule of thumb, the cost Read More…