Small Bathroom Ideas – 6 Tips to Increase Space & Light Are you sick of having a bathroom that feels more like a cubby hole? It’s a complaint that we hear over and over from our Luton customers. They know space is limited but want us to come up with some ideas for maximising the …
Top 5 DIY Plumbing Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them Easter’s coming up, it’s the first Spring Bank Holiday of the Spring and the start of the DIY season! Just before you roll up your sleeves, though, take a look at the DIY plumbing mistakes the Simply Plumbing team encounter fairly regularly. DIY …
How Does Hard Water Affect Your Plumbing? In Luton we know all about hard water! It’s difficult to build up a lather with soap, and kettles need constant treatment for limescale. It can also aggravate, or even be the cause of dry skin, itchiness, and blocked pores. Bedfordshire has some of the hardest water in …
How to Save Money on Energy Bills The 54% rise in energy bills will impact most households across the UK when it comes into effect on April 1st, 2022. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures to lessen the blow, but even after his £350 package is factored in, many people will still find it …
Should You Hire a Bathroom Fitter, or DIY? In the UK households tend to change their bathroom design every 7-10 years. The number one reason given for a change is usually updating a bathroom that’s looking tired. After that it’s because of problems with existing fittings, or because the owners are looking to sell their …
Wondering How to Prevent Frozen Pipes? The coldest temperatures for the UK tend to hit from the end of December through to February. During this period, it’s not unusual for the temperatures to dip below 0°C, which is the point at which water freezes. Once the freeze begins, water starts to expand, and that’s the …
Wondering What Causes Blocked Drains? Drains don’t get blocked overnight. It can take months for a build-up to turn into a blockage, and there’s plenty of warning signs along the way, before you hit the moment of crisis. In this blog the Simply Plumbing team looks at what causes blocked drains in kitchens, bathrooms and …
5 Energy Saving Tips to Save Money on Your Bills Global gas prices are through the roof at the moment, and this is also pushing up the price of electricity. Many of our customers are telling us they’re anxious about the winter ahead. Either they’ve been switched to a new supplier as their old one …
5 Plumbing Upgrades That Add Value to Your Home Plumbers are very much on our minds when there’s a leak or a blockage to be dealt with, but what about the value they can add to your property? If you’re thinking of putting your property on the market, you’ll be looking for those differentiators that …
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bills The average household water bill for the year 2021/22 is £408 over the year, or £34 a month. It’s probably not the highest of your utility bills, but I know from my clients across South Beds that any tips that save money on water bills are …
