plumbing
A running toilet is one of those household problems that people tend to ignore because it seems minor. It is not. A toilet that runs continuously can waste anywhere from 200 to 400 litres of water per day — that is enough to fill a bath twice. Over a year, that
underfloor heating
Electric underfloor heating under tiles is one of the most satisfying bathroom upgrades — warm tiles underfoot transform the feel of a bathroom more than almost any other single change. Electric mat systems are well within DIY capability for laying and connecting, though the electrical connection to the thermostat requires either
bathroom
Electric showers are the most common shower type in the UK, fitting roughly 60% of new shower installations. They take cold water directly from the mains supply and heat it on demand — no boiler, no stored hot water, no waiting. Installing one involves both plumbing and electrical work, each with
bathroom
Bathroom condensation is the leading cause of mould growth in UK homes, and an adequately sized, properly installed extractor fan is the most effective solution. But bathroom electrical work falls under Part P of the Building Regulations, meaning installation must either be carried out by a registered electrician or notified
bathroom
Discoloured, cracked or mouldy grout is one of the most common reasons UK homeowners consider a full bathroom refit — but in the majority of cases, regrouting is all that's needed. If the tiles themselves are sound and the adhesive bond is intact, regrouting can transform the look of