January 2010 Home & DIY Magazine

Winter DIY Jobs

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When the cold weather starts to rear its ugly head we often drag out our winter wardrobes, change our furnishings and check our anti-freeze in the car is topped up – but do we give a thought to our homes?

Pre Christmas Gloss

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Worried about the effects of children, wine, candle wax and general accidents on the best polished furniture over the holidays? Then be prepared - with a first aid kit of Rustins’ special scratch and water mark removers.

Heating Tips

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Gas central heating can be one of the most cost effective and energy efficient forms of heating in the home.

DIY Double Glazing

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We are all familiar with the double glazing salesman who comes knocking at the door ...

Replacing Your Boiler

Although this is not really a DIY job and ought to be left to an expert, changing your boiler is something which you need to be up to speed with. Choosing which boiler you need is not something you should just leave to the experts. It is important to make an informed decision as this is an expensive purchase.

Many old style boilers are not efficient and end up costing more money in the long run.
They can be noisy, overly large and often unattractive. Savings of up to 20% on your bills can be gained by replacing an old boiler for new.

Fixing a Frozen Pipe

It isn't a situation any of us want to be in, but if you have the misfortune of discovering a leak in a pipe due to the cold weather ...

Huh! What's Lagging?

Lagging is simply a way of keeping the water in your pipes, radiators and cylinders warm even when you have turned the heating or hot water off.

Heating Your Home

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Every year home-owners think about ways to heat their homes both effectively and cheaply, but the options seem endless. How do they decide between gas and electric, or underfloor and open fires? In most cases people simply accept whatever option is already in place.

Avoiding Damp and Mould

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We all know that mould can seriously damage both the looks and integrity of your home. It will discolour walls and floors, seep into grout lines, ruin furnishings ...