Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their tenants when it comes to the condition of any rental property. Whether you only own a single buy to let property or a whole portfolio, keeping on the right side of the current legislation is important. This is particu
Making sure all of your pipes and appliances are working fine should be part of any home owner in order to avoid a big plumbing problem. Here are just a few things you may like to do to keep your home’s potential for plumbing problems down to a minimum. Check Your Stopcock This
It may sound counter-intuitive to be discussing heating homes when summer is here, but it is one of the best times of the year to do so. Many of us will rely simply on ventilating our properties with air conditioning or other means, but it can be more cost effective to install new hea
One of the best ways of heating your home more efficiently, and thus saving money on energy bills, is to ensure you maintain your radiator to operate effectively in every room. In terms of smart homes, and technology advances, many owners are overthinking the issue and looking for com
The thermostat is like the control centre for your central heating – it tells the boiler when it is required to heat and to what temperature. But if the thermostat is reading the wrong temperature, the temperature you set may not be the actual temperature in your house which can lead
Would turning your boiler off, when you go on holidays, save you energy and money? If it’s turned off for a long period of time, will it still work when I’m back from holiday? These are all valid concerns, but they are also urban myths. To turn off or leave on? Boilers perform accordi