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How to Choose a New or Replacement Furnace
How much will a new furnance cost? What is the difference between different models? A simple guide to replacing a furnace for a forced air heating system.
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Thermostatic Radiator Valves & Boiler Timers
T.R.V.s, timers, and thermostats for heating and hot water should save money on fuel bills, reduce carbon emissions and are mandatory for new heating systems.
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How to Contact a Good Gas Engineer or Installer
Finding a plumber, heat engineer or even a reputable builder who is not too busy to give a quotation for new work can be a problem. Where to look and how to assess them.
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How to Buy a New Boiler for the Home
How much will a new boiler cost? What is the difference between all those boilers? A simple guide to replacing an old boiler or install a new central heating system.
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The Cost of a High Efficiency, Condensing Boiler
How much will it cost to buy a new boiler? Installing a new boiler is highly regulated work, so the customer can be sure of what to expect from a quailfied gas engineer.
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Gas Central Heating & Condensing Boilers
High Efficiency (HE) is achieved by A and B rated condensing boilers these are now mandatory, with a few exceptions. A new central heating system will be cheaper to run.
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Bathroom Shower Design
Today's shower contains more than a shower valve and a shower head. Performance showers take bathing to an entirely new level.
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Getting In Depth With a Bathroom Renovation
Your bathroom design is coming together, now it's time to really have it take shape.
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How to Start a Bathroom Renovation
Renovations and home improvement can be a daunting task. This step-by-step guide will help begin the bathroom design process.
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Guide to Condensing (Combination) Combi Boilers
Combination boilers are very popular with many benefits and some disadvantages. It is essential to choose the right model for hot water & heating in any home.
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The Landlord's Gas Safety Certificate
Since 1996 it has been mandatory for UK landlords to have all gas appliances checked annually, including water heaters, gas boilers, gas fires, gas cookers and pipe work.
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What is a Boiler Service?
A gas boiler should be serviced annually to keep it working efficiently and safely. What is involved? How long will it take? What should it cost? Who can do it?
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Clear Clogged Drain With Tide Detergent
Before calling a plumber, try using Tide powder detergent to unclog a problem drain. It can be an inexpensive way to fix a clogged sink.
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Do It Yourself Plumbing – Drains
Why wait for a plumber? Use these easy-to-follow instructions for unclogging a sink, bathtub or toilet and save on home repairs.
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On Demand Tankless Gas Hot Water Home Heaters
Tankless gas water heaters are energy-efficient. However there are some "gotchas" that can make them unsuitable for some situations.
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How To Select, Install Reverse Osmosis System
DIYers: plumb in a household reverse osmosis (RO) water filter system in hours. How to choose, size, connect and maintain a filter adequate for your needs.
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Upgrade Your Bath with a Massage Showerhead
Retrofit an existing shower with a massage showerhead and bring the relaxing benefits of hydro massage and the spa experience home to your bathroom.
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The New Gas Safe Register in Great Britain
Registration of those carrying out gas work has been compulsory for almost two decades, due to the dangers posed by gas: explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
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Yes, You Can Fix a Leaky Faucet
Owning a home can be scary when funds are tight and faucets begin to leak. Here's how to take care of that leaky faucet on your own. Do it yourself and save big!
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Simple Pipe Repair
A recent, readily available quick connector allows almost anyone to be able to make plumbing repairs and upgrades.
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How to Install a Bathroom Sink
In either new construction, renovations or touch-ups, installing a new sink is a good way to give a bathroom a facelift.
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Copper Pipe Fitting Options
To many, the most difficult part of working with copper pipe is in making the many needed connections. There are, however, many options to make life much easier.
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Metal Pipes Used in Plumbing
To some, it may seem that the variety of different metalic pipes used in plumbing is somewhat unnecessary. They all do serve important and distinct puprposes, though.
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Plastic Pipes Used in Plumbing
Before a homeowner attempts to do any home plumbing, it is important that they know exactly which type of pipes or tubes to use, as they all serve different purposes.
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Various Thread Types of Plumbing
There are very few elements of plumbing that confuse the average DIYer more than understanding the many types of threads and fittings and how they all fit together.
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