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UK-tested 2026 picks for block paving sand, sealer, weed killer and tools — from Marshalls, Brett, B&Q and Screwfix. Top, budget and premium with £ prices.

The eight UK boiler mistakes that quietly cost £900 a year, plus how to reduce boiler pressure, fix sludge, and call a Gas Safe engineer.

UK 2026 maintenance guide to prevent blocked drains and stop smelly drains. Seasonal calendar, monthly checks and the £5 products that actually work.

Old wiring colours uk vs new explained: era-by-era, the BS 7671 Reg 514.14 sleeving rule for mixed installations, and when a partial vs full rewire is righ

F1 fault on your Ideal, Glow-worm or Baxi boiler? The 10 causes by brand, what's DIY-fixable, and when to call a Gas Safe engineer.

The 11 DIY electrical mistakes that cost UK homeowners £5,000 a year, including the old wiring colours trap and what BS 7671 says to do about it.

Real 2026 driveway installation costs by material and region. Block paving, resin, tarmac, gravel and concrete prices per m² and per job, with sources.

UK guide to hiring an NFRC or CompetentRoofer-scheme roofer, 14 questions to ask, red flags, deposit limits and how to verify £2m public liability cover.

UK 2026 gardener prices: hourly rates £20-£45 regional, £35-£75 London, day rates £150-£250 - plus hedge, tree and turf job costs.

UK diagnosis guide for sinking, lifting or stained block paving in 2026: 7 causes from sub-base failure to oil stains and efflorescence, plus £ to fix each

Step-by-step UK guide to unblock an outside drain with rods, a plunger or hot water. Tools, safety kit and when to stop and call a drainage pro.

Real 2026 boiler replacement cost: combi swap £1,790–£4,500, full system £3,500–£6,000. Regional table, £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme details.

UK-tested drain unblockers for 2026. One Shot, Mr Muscle, HG, drain rods and augers compared. Best overall, best budget, best for plastic pipes.

Rug Doctor at £28/day vs NCCA pro at £85 minimum: UK 2026 honest comparison of carpet cleaner hire, hidden costs and the £-per-hour decision.

UK 2026 conservatory roof replacement cost: polycarbonate, glass, tiled solid roof (Guardian, Ultraframe, Equinox). Real ranges, planning rules, hiring tip

Real 2026 loft conversion costs by type, with build timelines, planning rules, structural fees and the hidden line items most quotes miss.

The UK tools you can legally use on your boiler system, radiator keys, filling loops, magnetic filters. £ from Wickes, Screwfix, Toolstation.

A UK homeowner's guide to a blocked drain in 2026. Clear it yourself or call a plumber, what it costs, and who legally pays for outside drains.