Clay soil has fine particles that are closely packed together. So, it has a high water-holding capacity and can retain water for a...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

A blocked outside drain is an inconvenience and, in some cases, a danger if not taken care of quickly. It can cause overflowing of...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

If you're reading this guide, you've likely experienced heavy rainfall, causing the soil to become waterlogged. Unfortunately, thi...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Floods can be one of the most devastating natural disasters, leaving homeowners with extensive damage to their properties and belo...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Picture this: You come home after a long, hard day at work only to be greeted by the worst possible sight – a flooded house! ...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Did you know that as many as one in six properties in England and Wales are considered at risk of flooding? This is huge! An...

DIY Difficulty Level 1

Have you recently finished work on a brand-new driveway? Congratulations! A neat driveway is both a practical necessity and a v...

There are some appliances we can't live without. Those appliances, however, like sinks or washing machines, can sometimes malfunct...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

A flood risk assessment sounds simple, right? You analyse the area for flood risks and find solutions to prevent it. Well, that's ...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Weather patterns are becoming more and more unpredictable. It’s not unusual to get prolonged periods of drought followed by flas...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

If you live in an area with frequent rain, you will know how problematic this can be. In situations without proper precautions, he...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

You may be familiar with its original timber decking and composite decking counterparts but aluminium decking is a real winner for...

Approved Document H of the Building Regulations, often referred to simply as Building Regulations Part H, outlines the drainage an...

Aluminium decking has become a serious competitor against other materials in the deck industry for many good reasons, including lo...

Installing a new deck is a great way to make the most of your outdoor living space. That said: This is a pretty extensive an...

Over time, bottle gullies can get clogged with waste and sewage. If you find yours needs maintenance, you don't need to run to a p...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Several considerations must be made before building a pond. These include pond depth, pond size and pond location. Regardless, of ...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

With the twisting and turning structure and operation of a pumping station, it stands to reason that you might encounter an issue ...

You’ve spent plenty of time, money and effort creating your dream garden. Now that it’s immaculate, you want to keep it tha...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Decorative gravel is an ingenious yet simple way of adding a bit of pizzazz to your garden. So, in case you were wondering ‘s...

Underground drains are a part of our guttering system we rarely tend to think about, as they’re safely out of sight. And yet ...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Rainwater harvesting is becoming tremendously popular – and with good reason. The thing is: As weather patterns continue t...

A rainwater harvesting tank is a great way to make use of what is essentially a free resource that usually goes to waste – rainw...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Picture this: You’re building the holiday cottage of your dreams in a stunningly beautiful part of the countryside. But th...