The weather this winter has just been horrendous! It has made me realise that my old house needs some renovation. The pipes froze constantly and I have spent most evenings lying under several layers of clothing and blankets. I had to give in and see what could be done to make my pipes work and help my plumbing system. I called www.professionalplumbingdunstable.co.uk and asked how they could help. They said that they would come round the next day and have a look at the problem.

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My boiler broke down recently and I called a local guy in to come and repair it.

Now I don’t know about you but I don’t know the first thing about boilers. And to tell you the truth, I am not that fussed about finding out. After all, the last thing you want to do is start messing about with an appliance, which could be extremely dangerous if you get it wrong. (more…)

After a hard slog through the coldest winter for decades my boiler seems to have run out of steam…literally!

I suppose it could be worse. The weather is warming up so it does not mean I have to go to bed in a fleece and bed socks. However, being a combination boiler it has left me without hot water. So I am having to boil the kettle to fill the sink and basin. (more…)