As weather is always a favourite topic for the true Englishman it is no surprise that many are talking about the fact they have hardly touched the heating yet. What is more surprising is that people seem a little disappointed the pipes aren’t frozen and car doors are opening with ease in the morning. […]
It’s that time of year again when plumbers are usually in high demand. One big nuisance for people is usually frozen pipes. Yet this year with the daffodils appearing and the sun still shining, the request for help with frozen pipes is not top of the list. This is quite a relief for many […]
What is ‘Which?’
In short, ‘Which?’ is a consumer body that champions the rights of consumers and aims to make them as powerful as the companies they purchase from.
How many members does ‘Which?’ have?
Which? Has over 680,000 members that regularly subscribe to their magazine and 335,000 subscribers through the internet.
What does ‘Which?’ actually do?
Which tests […]
Some people like a flutter on the horses but when it comes to your life it is no casual matter! Some make claims that certificates such as “Gas Safe Registered” are the government’s way of keeping plumbers, electricians, etc. in a job. Are these claims fair? Far from it!
Obviously plumbers have to […]
1. What new legislation?
This is new legislation from the Department of Energy mandating higher energy efficiency on all residential water heaters by 2016. As we continue to modify and align our energy methods to become as efficient as possible, it can be hard to keep up with the changes, but change we must. The […]
What is the ‘wet room?’ This new room is appearing in most modern homes. How is one to view it? Is it a replacement of the bathroom or is it an extra room? The same feelings of confusion must have gone through people’s minds when the bathroom evolved from outside the home to inside […]
As individuals we will not survive without water for much longer than three days. With ever increasing droughts throughout the earth, how long the human race will have access to fresh water is an important question. In developed countries such as Britain we can easily dismiss these issues and take water for granted.
Water though […]
So how do we really feel about glass bathrooms, is it fashionably sleek or simply scary?
Mums are probably thinking of all the things that could happen when you put children, bathrooms and glass all into one sentence. What then is it that makes glass bathrooms so popular?
It has been […]
What is some of the weird and wonderful advice people earnestly give you when you are left with the horrible realisation that your toilet is blocked and flowing over the brim?
Kick the toilet, use rubber gloves, throw in vinegar, use a coat hanger, and the dreaded plunger are just some of […]
Last time we talked about making sure our appliances are Gas Safety checked especially if we purchase second hand appliances.
The second hand market is always a valid option but there are things to consider and weigh in the balance. Should we buy old or new? They say ‘time tells’ and unfortunately there is some […]
