Tips and advice
Short, practical reads on keeping a home clean and in good repair, and on getting the most from a handyman.
Handyman tips
How to Fill a Hole in Plasterboard, Small to Large
How to repair nail holes, dents and larger holes in a plasterboard wall or ceiling, with the tools and the steps for each size.
Handyman tips
How Much Does Plastering Cost? UK Room and Day Rates
Typical UK prices to re-skim a small, medium or large room, plasterers' day rates, what changes the price, and how to get a fixed quote.
Handyman tips
Kitchen Fitting Cost: Day Rates and What Changes It
What UK kitchen fitters charge by the hour and by the day, what the fitting bill usually includes, and how to compare two quotes.
Handyman tips
Bathroom Fitting Cost and How Long It Takes
What a like-for-like bathroom suite swap costs in the UK, how many days it takes, and what pushes the price up.
Handyman tips
Artex Ceilings: Remove, Paint Over or Plaster?
Artex may contain asbestos in homes built or refurbished before 2000. What HSE says, when it is safe to leave, and what to do before any work.
Landlord advice
Who Pays for Repairs in a Rented Home?
What a landlord must repair under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, what tenants must look after, and how to keep repairs quick and documented.
Handyman tips
How to Reseal a Bath: Step by Step
Remove the old sealant, clean and dry the joint, mask the edges and apply new silicone. The steps, the tools, and when to call a professional.
Handyman tips
How Handyman Pricing Works in Manchester
Hourly rate, day rate or fixed price? What a call-out charge is, what moves a quote up or down, and how to compare handyman quotes fairly.
Landlord advice
End of Tenancy Clearance Checklist for Manchester Landlords
What to do before, during and after a tenant leaves: the inventory, deposit timing, cleaning standards, left-behind belongings and getting the property ready to let.
Pet flaps
Can You Fit a Cat Flap in a Glass Door?
Yes, but not by cutting the glass yourself. How cat flaps go into glass and uPVC doors, what to choose for a microchipped cat, and what to check first.
Handyman tips
Flat Pack Furniture Assembly: What to Expect and How to Save
What happens when you book someone to build flat pack furniture, how to check the parts, and how to cut the cost when you have several pieces.
Handyman tips
How to Choose the Right Handyman in Manchester
What to check before you hire a handyman: the job list, proof of experience, insurance, how the price works and what a good quote includes.
Handyman tips
Common Mistakes When Booking a Handyman
Six mistakes that turn a simple job into an expensive one, from vague briefs to paying upfront, and how to avoid each of them.
Cleaning tips
Top 5 Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home
Simple habits that keep a home clean with less effort: a schedule, regular decluttering and a few smart routines.
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