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If you're trying to colour-code the piping in your home to make repairs easier, you've likely come to the conclusion that painting your pipes is the best way forward. Sure, you could use tape or strin...

Today on things I never thought I'd write about, we're talking about grey foods! "But why?" you may be asking - the answer, my friends, is on you and the SEO gods! We write about what we notice peopl...

In today's edition of, "Why don't my things work?!" we're gonna be talking about boilers. Specifically, we're discussing Sabre boilers today. While these are (usually) top of the line boilers, it is ...

Today we've got a special treat - rather than talking about what's wrong with something in your home, we get to talk about how to keep it running right! I know, it's a bit of a change from the norm, b...

If your hot water tank is not heating, you're likely frustrated. Luckily, those of us here have dealt with this issue more than we'd like to admit. We're going to discuss the most common issues with h...

Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue works as a great pouring medium. The question, though, is whether or not you can (or should) paint over it with acrylic paints. If you came here wondering if you can paint...

If your condensate pipe is leaking, you're likely experiencing the world's biggest headache. While I don't envy you in the slightest, I can offer a slight reprieve - advice. We're going to talk about ...

And we're back with another round of, " Why don't my things work?! " In today's edition, we're talking about everyone's favourite household device to troubleshoot - the boiler! If your Worcester boil...

This is one of those articles that I never imagined myself writing, but here we are! This question has raised a bit of controversy, even making it into the news . Now, those of us here want to clarif...

Radiators are a lifesaver on cold, rainy days. With them, you're toasty and cuddled up with a cup of tea - but on a hot day.... it's a different story. Especially when you explicitly turned off the he...

And we're back with the next instalment of, "Why does my thing say what it does?" If you're not new to the site, you likely already know the following. However, for newcomers - have you checked out ou...

Today on, " Why won't my things work?" we're discussing thermostats and their issues. Specifically, we're going to be talking about Honeywell st9400c problems. Whether that means you've got a blank d...

If your Greenstar 28i Junior pressure is low, you've come to the right place. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a boiler, so it's good to pay attention to things like boiler pressure. W...

When making plumbing repairs or replacing a device that uses your home's water, it's important to know how to turn off the hot water supply. There are at least three separate places that you can do th...

Thermostats are, arguably, one of the most important devices in your home when it comes to comfort. Without them, we'd be back to the old days of stoking fires to stay warm. But when they fail, all go...