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Essential Tips to Improve Bathroom Accessibility for elderly people

Essential Tips to Improve Bathroom Accessibility for elderly people

How to Remodel your Bathroom to increase Accessibility for elderly people Accidents and injuries which occur within the bathroom are statistically more common amongst elderly people. It is important to consider accessibility options if you are expecting frequent visits from an older person or if you are inviting an older relative to move into your home. The type of bathroom accessibility options that you will need to install will depend on the mobility level of the person that will be…

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Ten Signs That Your Central Heating Is in Danger of Failure

Ten Signs That Your Central Heating Is in Danger of Failure

What are the signs that your heating needs repair or maintenance? Water heating systems can become less effective over time due to wear and tear. If you have not had your heating system serviced within the last year or more, there is a good chance that your heating can become faulty and you will want to seek the opinion of a professional. Look out for any of the following signs that your water heater is in need of repair: No…

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Do you Need to Call an Emergency Plumber for a Kitchen Sink Blockage?

Do you Need to Call an Emergency Plumber for a Kitchen Sink Blockage?

How can an emergency plumber assist me with problems in the kitchen? Finding that your kitchen sink has become blocked up is a common problem which requires the assistance of an emergency plumber. Kitchen sinks often get clogged up with leftover food and waste products from meal preparation. A blocked sink can cause the water in a sink to fill but not escape. This is especially a problem if your kitchen is being used for a dinner party or important…

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Renewable Heating: Biomass Central Heating Systems

Renewable Heating: Biomass Central Heating Systems

Biomass Central Heating Systems Biomass heating systems use the energy stored in wood chips, pellets or logs to produce hot water for heating or to heat a single room. Wood fuelled biomass boilers can save your household money on its energy bills compared to electric heating. By replacing a traditional gas or electric boiler by a renewable heating system fuelled by biomass, you could save £70 per year compared to older gas boilers and as much as £880 annually compared…

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Which Type of Underfloor Heating is Best For My Home?

Which Type of Underfloor Heating is Best For My Home?

Which Type of Underfloor Heating is Best For My Home? Underfloor heating systems commonly offer heat from beneath tiled and stone flooring. These systems can also work beneath a carpeted floor as long as the underlay and carpet density does not prevent the heat from rising through it. Underfloor heating is more efficient than a single radiator as it requires a lower temperature to be effective since it is distributed throughout the room. Should I choose electric or water underfloor…

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What Should I Expect From A Boiler Service?

What Should I Expect From A Boiler Service?

Boiler manufacturers agree that having an annual service conducted on your boiler is the best way to keep it operating effectively. But how do you know if you are getting everything that you should from a boiler service? We describe below What Should I Expect From A Boiler Service?

Which is the best boiler to buy for my house?

Which is the best boiler to buy for my house?

We have created this guide to Which is the best boiler to buy? to help you make the right decision when it comes to replacing your existing central heating system with a new boiler.

From fuel types to the size of the boiler to economic costs, there are a lot of factors to consider. In this guide, we will try to address everything that you need to know when buying a new boiler.