Mat

A complete novice trying to navigate in the world of DIY. I bought my first home about 2 years ago & ever since I've been trying to research & learn how best to tackle common household problems.

August, 2020

  • 16 August

    7 Best Radiator Paints UK

    Best radiator paint

    Let’s face it, radiators stick out like a bit of a sore thumb in any room. They’re not the best looking for features, but living in the UK, as you’ll know, they are extremely essential. As they protrude and often catch the eye it tends to be one of the …

  • 15 August

    Viessmann Boiler Fault Codes

    Viessmann Boiler Fault Codes

    Do you own a Viessmann boiler that has developed a few problems? If there’s an issue with your boiler, then on the screen on the front, it should be displaying an error code which typically Letter+number. Each of these codes is completely unique to the issue the boiler is having. …

  • 11 August

    How To Make The Most Of Shady Garden Corners

    How to make the most of shady garden areas

    The connotations of owning a shaded garden are often quite negative. Yet there are so many unique design opportunities available if you’re trying to make up for the lack of light entering your garden. Next time you’re outdoors, try walking around a little bit in the sun, and then step …

  • 11 August

    Greenest Alternatives to Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

    Greenest Alternatives to Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

    Autumn comes with all sorts of tasks you need to take care of if you’re living in a house with a lawn and a lot of trees surrounding it. All the leaves falling off trees keep you busy on a daily or weekly basis until the entire tree loses its …

  • 11 August

    Best Smart WiFi Radiator Valves With Programmable Heating Controls

    Best Smart WiFi Radiator Valves

    Are you tired of going to your boiler every time you want to turn your heating on? Perhaps you simply want the house to be warm when you arrive back from work. If this sounds like you, then you should consider a smart WiFi controlled thermostatic radiator valve, which sounds …

  • 6 August

    Worcester Boiler Error Codes

    Worcester Bosch Error Codes

    I know, getting a Worcester boiler error code can be a pretty daunting thing, the absolute last thing you want during winter is to have your boiler break down. I understand it can be pretty stressful, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a significant expense. A lot of error codes can …

  • 4 August

    6 Best Wall Mounted Oil Filled Radiators

    Best Wall Mounted Oil Filled Radiators

    Oil-filled radiators are a sought after alternative to the traditional radiator, no longer are they bulky stand-alone units, now you can get oil-filled radiators that look just like normal radiators and can even be wall-mounted. Oil radiators appeal to many, and not just those that live off the grid. They …

  • 2 August

    Ferroli Boiler Fault Codes

    Ferroli Boiler Fault Codes

    Is your Ferroli boiler on the blink? It’s common that ever so often your boiler might display an error code, it happens and it doesn’t always mean that you’ll need to call a repairman or need to replace the boiler, a lot of the errors can be fixed simply with …

July, 2020

  • 30 July

    How To Remove A Wasps Nest Naturally

    How To Remove A Wasps Nest Naturally

    Wasps can be very beneficial as a whole, both to humans and nature. For example, they help regulate the population of woodlice, spiders and other insects, as they are at the top of the food chain, and they don’t really mind what their menu will contain. They pollinate plants just …

  • 30 July

    Top 8 Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders UK

    Best squirrel proof bird feeders

    There’s nothing nicer in the morning than waking up in the morning, going to your kitchen, making a coffee and just hearing the birds sing in your garden. There is a wide range of birds in the UK and your bird feeder is doing its part in helping keep the …