The whole idea when adding or moving bathroom fixtures is to take maximum advantage of your present plumbing. Replacing old fixtures with new ones in the same location is fairly simple. Installing new plumbing runs (called roughing-in) to place fixtures in new locations requires skill and planning. It also may require a plumbing license, so […]
June 2021
How to change a tap washer
If you have a leaking tap you don’t need to buy a new tap – just a new washer. This video is based on the style of taps that are a pair. For a single style tap please see our video – “changing a mono tap cartridge”.
How to seal around a basin using silicon
This is one of the most common questions we get asked. Rather than explain it using text we have made a great, simple to follow video for you. Enjoy.
How do I mitre a worktop?
Using a worktop mitre jig to cut kitchen worktops takes time and practice. Don’t think for one minute you can fit your very first bathroom or kitchen and get perfect looking joints in your worktops without a little practice. It may be a good idea to use your old worktops that you are throwing away […]
Advice for planning your new bathroom
Planning your new bathroom is crucial as once it is fitted it is too late to have second thoughts. There are no hard and fast rules as to what is right and what is wrong as everyone is different but we will try to give you some tips from our vast knowledge of planning bathrooms. […]
Help in planning your new kitchen
Kitchen planning The most obvious room for home improvement is the kitchen, the heart and soul of most homes. Any changes you make to this room can really improve your quality of life. Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most expensive room to improve in your house so make sure you have a budget […]
Do I have to treat acrylic doors any different?
These doors were inspected before they left our factory and should arrive with you in perfect condition. We strongly recommend that you keep the protective film on all surfaces until the door has been installed to reduce any chances that it might get scratched between arrival at your premises and completion of the installation. Drilling […]
Kitchen terminology explained
Magic corner pull out system A magic corner pull out system in a kitchen is a very clever configuration of wire baskets that come towards you as you open the kitchen cupboard door. It gives you easy access to the whole corner cupboard without the need for bending and stretching. Kitchen carousel system A carousel […]
Bathroom terminology explained
Semi-recessed basin A semi recessed basin is a basin that is designed to be half fitted into a worktop with bathroom furniture. The front half of the basin overhangs the front of the furniture and is the most common style of the basin for use with fitted bathroom furniture. It allows all the plumbing to […]
How do I adjust my drawer front
Drawer front All adjustment should be done with a hand screwdriver. To release the draw front, turn screw half turn (anti-clockwise one side and clockwise the other). This will make fitting the handles a lot easier. The left to right adjustment needs to be done on both sides of the draw (again, one side did […]