Water wastage

The average household will use about 150 litres of water every day. This is a 30% increase since 1970, and most of this water is wasted. Where does this water go?

- 2/3 of water used daily comes from the bathroom. Flushing the toilet uses 30% of this!
- Over 1/4 of water is used in the kitchen on a daily basis...using the washing machine, washing pots by hand, using the dishwasher...
- 7% of water is used in the garden yearly, however when its summer, this percentage increases. Find out more about how to reduce the amount of water used in your garden. 

Wall Tiling Tips

When completing simple bathroom DIY make sure you follow a plan. These Tiling Tips give you a step by step guide including images to successfully tile a wall. You will need a specific adhesive and grout depending on the job you are doing. Don't be afraid of DIY, it increases loyalty and love to your home knowing you did something yourself. If you are not so confident, get in touch with our handymen in london, or plumbers in london and we will be more than happy to help.  

Prevent Manual Handling Injuries

Tips to prevent manual handling problems:

making the load smaller or lighter and easier to lift

breaking up large consignments into more manageable loads,

modifying the workstation to reduce carrying distances, twisting movements, or the lifting of things from floor level or from above shoulder height,

improving the environment – e g better lighting, flooring or air temperature can sometimes make manual handling easier and safer,

Ensuring the person doing the lifting has been trained to lift as safely as possible.

If you are struggling and need help get in touch with our handymen in london. No job is too small. 

Faulty boiler hospitalises family

A landlord in London has been prosecuted for endangering the lives of a family who were renting an apartment from him. There was a carbon monoxide leak due to a faulty gas boiler in the property. 20 people die each year from carbon dioxide poisoning. Always keep an eye on gas appliances and make sure they are maintained at least 3 times a year. Our plumbers in london are all gas safe registered and will be happy to help and advise with any concerns you may have.

Vokera launch new heating system

A new range of combi and system boilers have been launched which intend to benefit the installer and consumer. 

Useful Industry Links

www.bre.co.uk - The Building Research Establishment holds one of the worlds largest construction industry bookshops and also offers a wealth of information on a massive number of subjects

www.bsi-global.com - the British Standards Institute holds information on British Standards, ISO's, OHSAS, Kitemark and CE marking.

www.cbi.org.uk - The Confederation of British Industry

www.iod.com - The Institute of Directors

www.bathroom-association.org - The Bathroom Manufacturers Assocation

www.ukwta.org - The United Kingdom Wate Treatment Association

www.worldplumbing.org - The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all

www.wras.co.uk - The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

www.gassaferegister.co.uk - The Gas Safe Register is responsible for regulating Gas Safety in Great Britain

Prevent the risk of an electrical fire

Prevent the risk of an electrical fire in your london home by reading our new post. Electrical safety is taken for granted and fires can be easily caused through electrical faults and carelessness in the home. Last year there were 31,000 accidental dwelling fires within the UK, 187 of these were fatal. 4,277 were non-fatal fire casualties. 

Builders Merchant News

Builders' Merchant is a great site to keep up to date on news, recruitment, promotions and events. 

Plastering Tips

Five plastering tips to improve your DIY skills by Master Plastering.
For big jobs where you are less confident, get help from our london plasterers.

Carpentry Tools

Tools you may need to conduct carpentry projects are a tape measure, carpenters spirit level, combination square, sliding T bevel, plumb bob, framing square, curved claw hammer and a crosscut saw. Working with wood can be extremely dangerous so if you need a proffesional, get a quote from one of our carpenters in london.

Electrical Products, Reviewed and tested

Up to date news about electrical products on Electrcial Review.

Electrcial news to keep you plugged in

Keep up to date with electrical news with ECN.

Gas Safe Register Tips

Keep your london home and family safe from a gas leak by following these simple tips from the Gas Safe Register.