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Big Bothers: Tackling Winter Home Repairs

Did you know that 67% of households are set to face 'big bothers' this winter? We've teamed up with DIY expert Craig Phillips to help overcome your winter woes and hopefully save you some cash along the way.

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Our latest research shows that UK homes are about to face some major inconveniences leading up to winter, including:

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No Heating

20% of homeowners fear a chilly home and it could be due to lower boiler pressure.

How to repressurise your boiler
Craig Phillips crouches down to examine a radiator, wearing a red t-shirt.

Cold Radiators

17% of the nation can't seem to warm up their radiators, but bleeding them could help solve the issue.

How to bleed your radiators
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Frozen Pipes

14% of homes battle with frozen pipes. Check out our top tips for helping your pipes tackle the cold.

How to defrost frozen pipes
Craig Phillips unblocks a drain with a blue plunger.

Drainage Issues

11% of the nation face frustrating drainage problems but you can wash this bother down the drain with our tips.

How to unblock a drain
Craig Phillips holds open a fuse box, wearing a red t-shirt and gloves.

No Electricity

11% of UK households experience power outages. Here’s our top tips for getting the power back on.

How to get your electrics back on

Are you facing other household ‘bothers’ and need some extra help?

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