Prevent frozen pipes by letting taps drip this winter
Homeowners are urged to leave taps dripping slightly as temperatures plunge below zero. This simple trick can prevent costly frozen pipe repairs averaging £200 and days without water or heating.
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Stop Frozen Pipes: Leave Taps Dripping in UK Freeze
Homeowners are urged to leave taps dripping slightly to prevent frozen and burst pipes as temperatures drop below zero. This simple trick could save you a costly £200 repair bill.
Expert's Tip to Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
A plumbing specialist urges UK homeowners to maintain a consistent thermostat setting between 18C and 20C to prevent costly burst pipes during the cold snap. Learn the key steps to protect your property.
Boiling water worsens blocked drains, warns plumber
A drainage expert reveals why a common DIY fix for clogged sinks is damaging UK homes. Learn the safe method to clear blockages and protect your pipes.
Boiling water worsens blocked drains, warns expert
A plumbing expert reveals why pouring boiling water down a blocked sink is a damaging mistake. Learn the correct method to clear drains and protect your pipes.
Bailey's Christmas warning over costly sink mistake
Plumbers warn Brits not to pour leftover festive Bailey's down the sink to avoid expensive blockages and festive call-out fees. Learn what to do instead.
Plumber warns against costly Christmas leftover mistake
A drainage expert reveals the one festive clean-up error that leads to expensive blocked drains. Learn how to protect your pipes and avoid a post-Christmas plumbing emergency.
Never pour leftover Baileys down the sink
Experts warn pouring leftover Baileys down the drain can clog pipes. Discover a delicious three-ingredient fudge recipe to use it up instead.
Christmas Drain Danger: 5 Foods to Keep Out of Your Sink
Plumbing experts issue a UK-wide alert to protect drains this Christmas. Discover the five festive culprits, including gravy and turkey fat, that cause costly blockages and how to dispose of them safely.
Avoid Sink Blockages: Banned Christmas Drinks List
A plumbing expert warns UK households to keep Baileys, mulled wine and coffee away from drains this Christmas to prevent catastrophic blockages and costly repairs.
Tesco's Baileys Christmas offer comes with vital warning
Tesco slashes Baileys to £14 for Clubcard holders, but plumbers warn against pouring it down the sink. Discover the festive deal and how to avoid costly blockages.
Experts reveal the best way to store Baileys liqueur
Baileys lovers are storing their festive favourite all wrong. Experts reveal the correct temperature and a crucial warning about disposal to avoid plumbing disasters.
Cowboy plumbers' 5-day course teaches overcharging tactics
An investigation reveals crash courses teaching beginners to pose as qualified plumbers in five days, focusing on overcharging and targeting 'easier' British customers. Industry warns of serious risks.
Plumbers' urgent Christmas warning over turkey cooking fat
Plumbing experts warn against pouring turkey fat down the sink this Christmas to prevent blocked drains and expensive call-outs. Learn the proper disposal method to save money and hassle.
Clear Blocked Drains Fast with Plumber's Natural Hack
A plumbing expert reveals a simple, cost-effective method using a common household item to unblock sinks quickly. Ditch the vinegar and try this grease-busting solution.
Plumber: Never Pour Baileys Down the Sink
A plumbing expert warns festive favourites like Baileys, gravy and cooking oil can cause serious blockages and expensive damage. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your pipes this Christmas.
Simple trick stops pipes freezing and saves money
Plumbing experts reveal a simple, cost-free method to prevent frozen pipes and avoid costly winter damage. Protect your home now with this easy preventative measure.
Plumber's 18C Heating Rule Saves Money
A plumbing expert reveals when to turn heating on, the 18C rule for efficiency, and common mistakes costing Brits money. Learn to bleed radiators and optimise settings.
Urgent Warning: Don't Pour Hot Water Down Your Sink
UK households are urged to stop pouring boiling water down drains this November. Plumbworld experts reveal this common habit can melt PVC pipes and cause costly leaks, especially in freezing weather.
Make your radiators heat quicker with one task
Expert reveals how balancing your radiators can make your home feel warmer and your heating system more efficient. A step-by-step guide to try this winter.
Ideal home temperature to prevent frozen pipes
Plumbing expert David Doran reveals the ideal thermostat setting of 18-20°C to prevent frozen and burst pipes during the UK cold snap. Learn how to protect your home.
The Kitchen Scrap Blocking Britain's Drains
UK plumbing experts warn about common household habits causing drain blockages and share simple prevention tips that could save homeowners hundreds.
The Zip Catastrophe: Britain's Everyday Frustration
From stuck trousers to broken bags, one writer declares war on the humble zip after yet another frustrating failure. Discover why this common fastener is causing nationwide annoyance.
Winter Hose Warning: Avoid Costly Pipe Damage
Experts reveal why turning off your outside tap this winter is crucial to prevent catastrophic pipe damage and expensive repair bills.
Therapist Reveals Top 5 Relationship Problems
An experienced couples counsellor shares the surprising patterns she sees most frequently in struggling relationships and reveals practical solutions that could save your partnership.
Pensioner's £1,850 plumbing bill shock
A 74-year-old woman from Hertfordshire faces financial shock after being charged £1,850 for a simple pipe repair. The plumbing company's staggering invoice has sparked outrage and warnings for homeowners.
7 Items You Should NEVER Flush Down Your Toilet
Experts reveal the shocking household items causing blocked pipes and environmental damage across UK homes. Discover what's secretly wreaking havoc on your plumbing system.
100-tonne fatberg removed from West London sewers
Thames Water completes massive sewage clearance operation after removing a colossal fatberg weighing over 100 tonnes from Feltham's Victorian-era sewer system.
10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers
A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.
100-tonne fatberg discovered in London sewers
Thames Water uncovers colossal 100-tonne fatberg clogging London's sewers in Feltham, highlighting the ongoing battle against improper waste disposal.
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