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Today's topic is, while frustrating, actually relatively easy to fix (depending on the issue). If you have a leaking radiator bleed valve, you'll want to keep reading. You likely went to bleed your ra...

Now we all know the man. I mean, Paul Hollywood is an English legend. Perhaps you've watched too much Bake Off , or you're stuck in the home with quarantine. Regardless of why you're here, we've got...

Should you put a tumble dryer under the stairs? Beyond the concern of safety, really the main question here is if your home can even accommodate that. Luckily, those of us at Fraffles have seen and do...

Towel radiators have become increasingly common in modern bathrooms over the past couple of decades. While they're wonderful when they work, if they suddenly stop, it can be a pain. Just like with eve...

Today we're going to talk about copper pipe in concrete, specifically the piping for your radiators and home heating system. If you recently moved into a home and have noticed an abundance of your hom...

Today's topic is nice and quick. We're going to be discussing, you guessed it, how much water is in a radiator! This is super exciting stuff that requires your utmost attention, so be sure to stay tun...

A leaking soil pipe (also known as a waste line) can be a real snag in an otherwise good day. Not only do you have a leak in your home, but it's gnarly water. It isn't that nice, clear stuff you're u...

If your radiator won't turn off, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. Trust me - we don't want to get this fixed as bad as you do, but only barely. I know from personal experience h...

New plaster is always nice to see in your home. It's a fresh canvas just waiting to be covered. But if you're noticing hairline cracks in new plaster, that's bad news. Not only did you likely pay a g...

Beef bourguignon is perhaps one of my favourite stews, right behind a Guinness and steak stew (recipe pending publication). Nigel Slater is a well-known chef with a well-known recipe for this famous F...

Whether you love to bake or have just watched too much Bake Off, Paul Hollywood is likely a household name for you. And of course, that means that you'll need to try all of his recipes ( like his cr...

We've covered standard radiators quite a bit here in recent time (it is winter, after all). But if you own a towel radiator, chances are a lot of what we've suggested for troubleshooting doesn't work ...

Painting some new woodwork or a new piece of your home is a quite rewarding experience. But before you get into the fun bits, it's always important to do your research first. If you're considering usi...

Breeze blocks are just about everywhere. They're used in construction, home decoration, and just about everything in between. If you have some breeze blocks in your garden, you're likely wondering how...

Today's topic is going to be a nice, short, and sweet little article. The question of the day is whether or not you can paint emulsion over gloss. We actually covered the inverse of this earlier in ou...