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05 August

Signs You’ve Hired A Cowboy Tradesperson

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Homeowner Guide

Cowboy tradespeople can cause a multitude of problems. Whether it’s building an extension that’s of poor quality, “fixing” your clogged draining only to find they didn’t really fix it at all or leaving work incomplete. Not only do cowboy tradespeople …

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21 January

How To Stay Safe Driving In Icy Conditions

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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Every year as we get further into the winter and temperatures are dropping each day, the chance of snow and ice increases. With this comes a more challenging and potentially dangerous time for drivers. Travelling in icy conditions means extra …

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heat loss
14 January

How To Prevent Heat Loss In Your Home

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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In the colder months, it’s essential to keep your home nice and toasty, but there are plenty of ways in which you may be losing heat throughout your house. You may not notice it, or even be aware that these …

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Christmas Safety
17 December

Christmas Safety Tips – Stay Safe At Home This Christmas

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Homeowner Guide

Christmas really can be the most wonderful time of year. Spending time with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, listening to music and sharing presents with one another are just some of the many things that make it so magical. …

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Boiler
10 December

Keep Your Boiler Working This Winter

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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Winter is a magical time of the year with everyone thinking about and getting excited for Christmas and New Year. It’s a time to celebrate, but one thing that definitely isn’t something to celebrate is your boiler breaking down. Throughout the …

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Bonfire Night
29 October

How To Stay Safe On Bonfire Night

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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Remember, remember the 5th of November. And don’t forget to stay safe on Bonfire Night. Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, each year on November 5th, the skies are lit up with fireworks while bonfires blaze and sparklers dance on …

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Electrical Overload
24 September

Signs Of Electrical Overload In The Home

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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According to statistics from Electrical Safety First, between 2015/16 there were 28,350 fires, and 15,432 were of electrical origin. Approximately half of all electrical fires were due to misuse of an appliance or articles being too close to them. Faults caused …

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17 September

Gas Safety Week – Gas Safety Tips

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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Each year in September, the Gas Safe Register dedicate a week to educating the nation on gas safety. Gas Safety Week raises awareness of the dangers and hazards of poorly maintained gas appliances. With a risk of gas leaks and …

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10 September

Save Electricity And Money With These Simple Tips

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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A recent report from MORE TH>N has looked at the average running cost of five properties of varying sizes across 72 towns throughout the UK. It was discovered that 28% of people spend more on their monthly bills than they …

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20 August

Simple Ways To Save Water In Your Home

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
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Water is something we cannot live without, but there is no doubt that we each use more than our fair share. There has been a dramatic increase in the amount of water being used in the western world. We’re showering …

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