The kitchen sink basket, often referred to as the sink strainer or drain assembly, plays a crucial role in your kitchen plumbing. It catches food debris while allowing water to drain away, preventing clogs and ensuring smooth operation. Over time, these baskets can wear out, corrode, or become inefficient, necessitating a replacement. Replacing a kitchen sink basket is a relatively straightforward task that can be tackled with some basic tools and a little know-how. Here, Roger shows you how.

Roger looks at how heat pumps are versatile systems for heating and cooling, offering energy-efficient alternatives to traditional HVAC systems. They operate by transferring heat, rather than generating it.

With their large expanses of glass, Conservatories are often subject to significant temperature fluctuations. Various methods exist to improve their warmth, ranging from glazing upgrades to heating solutions and insulation techniques.

Digging around utilities, such as gas lines, water pipes, electrical cables, and telecommunication lines, requires careful planning to ensure safety, avoid service disruptions, and comply with legal requirements.

Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC), is in the news right now because days before the kids go back after the summer break somebody in the corridors of power had a panic attack.

Spray foam insulation has grown in popularity due to its superior insulating properties. With rising interest in home renovations, many contemplate the feasibility of applying spray foam insulation. Is DIY spray foam insulation truly a good idea?

Motorised valves, also known as electrically actuated valves, are essential components in various industrial and home automation systems. They are designed to control the flow of fluids or gases, providing automation, efficiency, and precision.

Sam & Jen carry out a conservatory to extension conversion.

Are you ready for the future of cordless working with the latest addition to our 12V, 22V and 36V cordless tool portfolios?

Roger is going to show us how to solder copper pipes like a pro... Soldering copper pipework is a common method used in plumbing to create strong, leak-free joints. The process involves heating the copper pipe and fitting to a temperature where solder, a metal alloy with a low melting point, can flow into the joint through capillary action.

Roger takes a look at the increased prices of fuel in 2022 - What can we do about the cost of living crisis that will hit us this coming Autumn? In 2022, heating bills and fuel prices saw significant increases due to several global and economic factors. Here’s a breakdown of what happened:

Roger and Dan assemble a stud pre-wall in the latest episode of The Orangery.

New Part L Building Regulations state that from 15th June 2022, all new homes must produce 31% less CO2 emissions than what is currently acceptable. Therefore, the construction of new dwellings must comply with the increased energy performance standards as set in the new regulations. Roger has taken a deep dive into the updated Part L of the building regulations for 2022.

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